This interesting post (from civil attorneys at Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips) is worth a perusal. Entitled, "Five Steps of Preparation for Cross Examination", it's worth a read for investigators as well given that it is often the investigator that is helping the attorney get the information needed to do a good cross examination.
The Five Steps?
* Determine the goals.
* Divide goals into individual topics.
* Document the cross examination.
* Use Role Reversal.
* Divide the cross examination into chapters.
There is also a worthy post on cross examination principles that includes tips such as don't get lost in the details (because the jury surely will), approach from a big picture point of view, be brief, and make your point then quit.
Attorneys need help getting their cross examinations put together and that help includes both investigating the facts necessary to have a good cross as well as helping your attorney not get lost in the details and miss the big picture.
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