TRIAL EVIDENCE SKILLS, PART III

Form of Question: Direct Examination Form of the question objections are mostly based on California Evidence Code section 765 and Federal Rule of Evidence 611(a).  These provisions give the trial judge overall control over the trial so as to maximize speedy ascertainment of the truth and minimize witness harassment.  Specific form objections that may arise […]

Trial Evidence: Part Two

If you want to be an effective trial advocate, you must understand the issue of relevance. Such understanding will boost your chances of persuading a judge to admit or deny questionable evidence and will help you plead and structure your entire case. To be relevant at trial, evidence must be probative of: (1) a witness’s credibility, […]

George Washington

The first President of the United States, George Washington was a strong believer in the value of the Constitution and the rule of law. In honor of George Washington’s birthday, we offer the following quote from our Founding Father: There never was a law yet made, I conceive, that hit the taste exactly of every man, or […]

ACBA Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Karen A. Neri 1. When did you know you wanted to be a lawyer? Junior year in high school, we had a career day and in comes a young female attorney. She left a lasting impression on me and I thought it was so awesome she was an attorney at 26. From then […]