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Judges in Missouri Can Levy Death if Juries Deadlock. Some Say the Law Is Unconstitutional.

The Marshall Project

JUNE 26, 2025

We Are Witnesses Intimate portraits of people who have been touched by the criminal justice system A recent execution Amber McLaughlin was sentenced to death by St. Opening Statement Sign up for our daily newsletter covering the best in criminal justice news. A judge denied the motion on June 16. Coyle said he will appeal.

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USING A “REPTILE” STYLE OPENING STATEMENT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here is an example of the use of “rules” in a recommended “Reptile” approach for opening statement: PLAINTIFF OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE “Good morning” (Thats all you say and move on) IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY RULES (No more then three rules) A driver is required to watch the road and see what is to be seen.

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.

Cross-Examination

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What is Litigation Consulting, and How Can It Help Your Case?

Jonathan Leach LLC

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At Jonathan Leach LLC in El Paso, we offer a variety of services, including litigation consulting, witness preparation, and mock trials. We can help you find expert witnesses and provide you with insight on how the judge might be. Here, we will discuss how litigation consulting can help you with your court case.

Litigation

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

AUGUST 7, 2024

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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WARNING: YOUR OPENING STATEMENT OR CLOSING ARGUMENT MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

They may dispense with proof of facts for which witnesses would otherwise be called.” It is rare, but the principle has been applied to treat an opening statement as a binding admission. The post WARNING: YOUR OPENING STATEMENT OR CLOSING ARGUMENT MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU appeared first on Advocacy and Evidence Resources.

Closing Argument

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Demonstrating the bias of the witness to undermine the testimony offered 2. In addition, the primary overall goal is also to control the impression the witness makes on the judge and jury. What is you want to accomplish with this specific witness?

Cross-Examination

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. Opening Statement. There are many ways to approach the story you are going to tell in the opening statement. I want to avoid any appearance of anger or bickering with defense counsel.

Cross-Examination

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FASTER HORSES, YOUNGER WOMEN, OLDER WHISKEY & MORE MONEY

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

MAY 21, 2024

Their trial presentation whether in opening statement or witness examination consists of a story – the story of their client’s case. That’s done by compelling recitation of facts leading to only one logical conclusion and not by telling someone what they have to think. Great trial lawyers are great story tellers.

Evidence

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Getting Back to Basics in Trial Planning

Sound Jury Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

by this witness). The opening should give the jurors a vision of the completed building, but also the “work flowchart” for how they will get there. Then, with each witness, remind jurors what “work” is being done through constant sign-posting, which is essentially juror handholding, which is critical.

Witnesses

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Preparing the Transition of Your Mock Jury Trial to an Online Platform

Mock Jury Trials Online

MAY 18, 2021

A lot of the key components, such as witness analysis, exhibit analysis, opening statements, mock rulings, and so on, are still upheld in an online mock jury trial room. Online mock jury trials are not as different from in-person mock jury trials as you might think.

Opening Statement

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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

JANUARY 13, 2022

Imagine giving your opening statement and let your theme and initial grabber bubble up. Visualize witness examinations. Try Your Case in Your Mind First Let your subconscious go to work for you. See yourself describing the important evidence in the context of your theory and theme. Observe your opponent doing the same thing.

Cross-Examination

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5 Core Metrics + Psychographics to Measure Juror Bias in Civil Cases

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Heres a breakdown of question types and their purpose: Question Type Purpose Example Action-Based Highlights bias through actions "How would you evaluate evidence from expert witnesses?" " Self-Assessment Prompts jurors to analyze themselves "What factors might influence your view of corporate defendants?"

Voir Dire

Voir Dire Jury Selection Education Witnesses

5 Core Metrics + Psychographics to Measure Juror Bias in Civil Cases

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Heres a breakdown of question types and their purpose: Question Type Purpose Example Action-Based Highlights bias through actions "How would you evaluate evidence from expert witnesses?" " Self-Assessment Prompts jurors to analyze themselves "What factors might influence your view of corporate defendants?"

Voir Dire

Voir Dire Jury Selection Education Witnesses

DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The term “direct evidence” refers to evidence that is given by a witness who has directly perceived something at issue in this case. Remind the jury in jury selection, opening statement, witness testimony and in final argument the law only requires proof that something is more likely than not.

Burden Of Proof

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How Sean Combs Got a Partial Acquittal

Practice of Law

JULY 9, 2025

Calling no witnesses of their own, his defense attorneys used cross-examination of prosecution witnesses to portray Combs as a flawed man, but not the head of a criminal enterprise. Prosecutors claimed Combs used violence and intimidation to keep his girlfriend and others engaged in nonconsensual sexual acts.

Cross-Examination

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Judges in Missouri Can Levy Death if Juries Deadlock. Some Say the Law Is Unconstitutional.

USING A “REPTILE” STYLE OPENING STATEMENT

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