This book covers virtually every type of witness and witness situation that a lawyer is likely to encounter.

Chapter 1. The Roles of Defence and Crown Counsel -- Chapter 2. Crown Disclosure Obligations -- Chapter 3. The Age of Information and Defence Implications -- Chapter 4. Client and Other Witness Interviews -- Chapter 5. Presenting Evidence-In-Chief -- Chapter 6. The Defence of Alibi -- Chapter 7. The Objectives of Cross-Examination -- Chapter 8. Preparation for Cross-Examination -- Chapter 9. Courtroom Manner: Connecting With the Jury -- Chapter 10. Observation and Recollection -- Chapter 11. Techniques of Cross-Examination -- Chapter 12. Prior Inconsistent Statements -- Chapter 13. Further Limitations and Obligations in Examining Witnesses -- Chapter 14. The Expert Witness -- Chapter 15. Cross-Examination of the Jailhouse Informant, Accomplice and Other Unsavory Witnesses -- Chapter 16. Cross-Examination of Police Officers -- Chapter 17. The Identification Witness -- Chapter 18. Cross-Examination of Child Witnesses -- Chapter 19. Re-Examination -- Chapter 20. Reply, Surreply and Collateral Questions -- Chapter 21. Reopening The Case -- Chapter 22. The Preliminary Inquiry -- Chapter 23. Demonstrative Evidence and Jury Deliberation Aids -- Chapter 24. Criminal Records -- Chapter 25. Character Witnesses -- Chapter 26. Privileges -- Chapter 27. Competency and Compellability of Witnesses -- Chapter 28. Hearsay Evidence and Its Exceptions -- Chapter 29. Opinion Evidence By Non-Experts -- Chapter 30. The Right to Silence and Self-Incrimination -- Chapter 31. Similar Fact Evidence -- Chapter 32. The Contested Bail Hearing -- Chapter 33. Judicial Interference -- Index.

This book introduces students to the essential skills and bodies of knowledge required for competent representation of clients, including highly practical issues such as courtroom etiquette, the psychology of jury trials, ethical considerations, and trial tactics within a legal and procedural framework. Sample transcripts appear throughout the book to directly illustrate how to conduct various stages of a trial, such as voir dire, opening and closing statements, and direct and cross-examination. The accompanying documentary supplement for this book, Trial Practice Problems and Case Files, may also be used with any trial advocacy textbook that emphasizes skills and tactics. Part One of Trial Practice Problems and Case Files contains a basic series of problems derived from the case files contained in Part Two. Part Two has complete, self-contained case files for four criminal cases and three civil cases. When used for full trials, each case is designed to be evenly balanced so that both sides have realistic chances for favorable verdicts. The case files also provide an excellent basis for developing individual problems and exercises. A Teacher's Manual is available to professors.

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting, and insulting. Filled with illustrative cross examinations from actual cases, this book is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run through out the book--looking good, telling a story, and using short statements--you can take control of your cross examinations and achieve the results you desire.

A practical, self-teaching guide to effective cross-examination in international arbitration. Offers an introductory or quick-reference guide to essential cross-examination techniques and how they can best be best adapted to the arbitral format.