Cross-examination is like a chain saw. In the hands of the careless advocate, it can dismember your own client’s case with a single mistake. For the prepared trial lawyer, cross-examination offers the ...

Judge Amy Hanley says the goal of cross-examination is to maintain control of the witness and as the examining attorney much of the power to do that is in your hands. "You have a witness who has been ...

Talk with students about the testing process. Don’t assume that everyone understands your vision and procedures for the test. Be clear about what is and isn’t allowed in the exam room. Prepare them ...