Expose, Control, and Persuade with Effective Cross-Examination

Credits pending. Check your Bar website or our list: https://www.clecast.net/materials Sharpen your trial skills with this CLE designed to help attorneys command the courtroom, shape the narrative, and execute a goal-oriented cross-examination. Learn how to ensure that your cross-examination supports your overall trial strategy, which will increase your success at trial. This course breaks down the three types of cross-examination—use, diffuse, and abuse—so you know when to build a case with a cooperative witness, neutralize harmful testimony, or aggressively dismantle credibility. Master techniques to expose inconsistencies, control witness testimony, and persuade judges and juries with precision questioning. Key lessons include why an average witness can beat a great attorney, how to stop before asking too many questions, and when you have permission to go after a witness. You'll also learn the importance of staying humble, being brief, and only asking questions when you are prepared for the answer. Whether dealing with hostile witnesses, evasive answers, or those who can reinforce your case theory, this CLE gives you the tools to make cross-examination your most powerful advocacy weapon. You will watch a video, be provided materials, and then fill out a certificate of completion should your state require that. Access to this CLE is available for 180 days following your purchase.