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How Chain of Custody Issues Can Undermine a Prosecution’s Case

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

Another problem may arise if there is any evidence of inconsistent information regarding the date the evidence was found, stored, moved, examined, or tested. Unreliable storage methods : Depending on the evidence, the way in which it is stored could affect its reliability and ultimately its admissibility in court.

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Defendant’s Prejudice From Plaintiff’s Failure to Disclose Photographs Taken by Defendant Was Insufficient to Support an Exclusionary Discovery Sanction

E-Discovery LLC

It asserted prejudice because it could not call the person who took the photos as a trial witness. The City objected to the admission of the photographs, asserting that those photographs were “not disclosed in discovery.” Plaintiff did not produce the photos in discovery; however, plaintiff sought to rely on them at trial.

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring.

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Is a “Composite” Video Admissible and Can a Police Officer “Narrate” It at Trial? – Part 1 of 2

E-Discovery LLC

This first blog addresses the admissibility of a “composite” video prepared by the prosecution. He examined 25 to 35 hours of video and found footage depicting the shooting at about 12:17 a.m. Second , while the source materials “need not be introduced into evidence,” they must be “otherwise admissible.”

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

Jonathan Leach, LLC is a trial consulting firm that helps attorneys, parties, clients, and witnesses present the best case possible. From jury consulting to witness training, we can tailor our services to fit your case’s unique needs to help your legal team feel confident. 10 Essential Trial Preparation Steps 1.

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No Sanction for Discovery Failure in Criminal Case

E-Discovery LLC

In response, “the prosecutor proffered that Sandhu was named in the supplemental discovery documents, which had been disclosed several weeks before the start of trial, but candidly acknowledged that the State had not indicated its intention to call Sandhu as a witness at that time. Williams v. State , 416 Md. 670, 698 (2010).

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How to Prepare for Your First Mock Trial

Jonathan Leach LLC

This includes case briefs, witness statements, exhibits, and relevant statutes or legal precedents. Summarize the facts, jot down key points from witness statements, and organize notes for easy reference later. Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.