Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-480) and index.
The theory of the case : dead reckoning, gestalt, and the closing argument -- Direct examination : friendly folks -- Direct examination : neutral fact witnesses -- Direct examination : difficult attributes -- Direct examination : your client -- Demonstrative evidence and illustrative materials : say it with pictures -- Adverse examination : inviting the enemy in to dine -- Cross-examination : venial violations of the ten commandments -- Cross-examination : difficult witnesses, witnesses with difficulties -- Cross-examination : preparing your witnesses for its rigors -- Expert witness : soft subjects--choosing and presenting your expertexpert witness : soft subjects--cross-examination -- Expert witness : hard subjects--choosing and presenting your expert -- Expert witness : hard subjects--cross-examination -- Closing thoughts : dignity--yours and the witness's