Direct examination is the heart of the trial. It is also your greatest challenge. You must avoid leading questions used in cross-examination, and ask open-ended questions, meaning that unlike other ...

Direct examination is an overlooked art within trial practice. Preparation should be just as thorough as any other part of the trial. Attorneys must first determine the areas needed to make a prima ...

New research from Australia suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination. New research suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination.

When testifying, there are some situations where a “less is more” rule applies. In a deposition, for example, you don’t want to aid the other side, and will often prefer conciseness. However, when ...