Best Practices The 4 Corners of Cross-Examination and Some Tips for Handling Hostile Witnesses Judge Amy Hanley says maintaining control of the witness is central to a successful cross-examination.

One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective ...

It can be said that direct and cross-examination are the central features of the trial, and essential to examinations are the exhibits sought to be introduced in evidence. Each proffered exhibit must ...

Q: I am being called as a witness in a criminal case. This is because I was at a restaurant when two guys got into it. I saw first hand what happened. One of them initiated it and wound up knocked out ...