Practice Trial 1/16/2014

It is incredibly important for you to look over my notes and watch the video.  You will only improve if you actively do something.  If you have questions please contact me.

General Comments

• Plaintiff Opening needs work.
• ALL OF OUR QUESTIONING IS TOO LONG.  Time your questioning, try to keep directs around 5-6 minutes max and crosses to 4 minutes.
• Defense - Use the pamphlet against Kelly on cross
• Plaintiff - Don't use exhibits 2 and 3 with Morgan; just use them with Kelly.  You can mention it with Morgan but no need to use the exhibits.
• Was the argument over the spelling of the hotline acronym important?  Is  there a descrepency in the the case materials?
• Avoid using only first names. 
• Plaintiff - What do you mean about "Special Classes".  If I don't know what you are talking about the jury deffinately doesn't.  Either explain it or get rid of it.
• Review impeachment procedures.
• Do we need to bring up the signatures with every witness......?

There have been improvement but we still have work to do.  Please work every day this weekend and contact me if you have any questions.

Notes

Click here for the notes. (Read this, it is very important!)

Video

Mr. McComas