DEPOSITIONS - Indiana University Maurer School of Law

involved in the pending acti on.! Potential witnesses -- the existence, identity, names, addresses and other information about potential ... incl uding criminal record, prior statements, biases and prejudices, and ... The deponent's trial preparation material (sometimes cal led work-product, sometimes privil eged), consisting

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2.04 PREPARING A CASE THEORY

2.04 PREPARING A CASE THEORY Developing a theory of the case will be the single most important thing you do. This theory must be developed early, and will serve as your blueprint from which you will construct your case. As you prepare for trial, you will face a myriad of decisions, from which witnesses to call to which jury instructions to request.

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Chapter 2 PREPARING FOR TRIAL - Indiana University …

structuring your trial as a whole and getting ready for trial: c Interviewing witnesses and fact gathering. c Preparing a case theory. c Developing and analyzing your evidence, and planning how you will fill in the gaps. c Forming a general trial strategy concerning such issues as the order of proof, the main points to emphasize, and selecting ...

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10. CROSS-EXAMINATION AND IMPEACHMENT

A criminal defendant who testifies is treated no differently -- his bad character may not be proved by specific acts of dishonesty. 4. Prior Criminal Convictions Rule 609 provides that, with certain restrictions, a witness may be impeached witrh evidence of two kids of criminal convictions: (1) felonies, regardless of their nature; and (2)

  Evidence, Criminal

Chapter 9 CLOSING ARGUMENT

closing argument can solidify and organize your supporters, arm them with the strongest arguments in your arsenal, help them find your opponent’s weaknesses, and energize them to do battle in the jury room. This is the modern view of the role of closing argument: A lawsuit, like a chain, is only as strong as its weakest link. Contrary

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Chapter 4 OPENING STATEMENT

present it as a cohesive whole. While you cannot expect jurors to reach a decision in your favor based solely on your opening remarks, you can make effective use of the principle of primacy to begin this persuasion process. Too often, lawyers squander this opportunity to present their theory and highlight the pivotal evidence.

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6. CHARACTER EVIDENCE

C. Character Evidence in Criminal Cases 1. General rule. Character evidence is more frequently introduced in criminal cases than in civil. Although the same general presumption against the use of character evidence applies, defendants

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Chapter 7 CROSS-EXAMINATION 1 - Maurer School of Law ...

Q: You’re sure it was my client, Mr. Roberts? A: Oh, yes. Q: So, did you watch him for several seconds, then? A: Yes. He got out of his car and walked quickly over to where Mr. Hartzog’s body was. Q: Would you say it took four or five seconds for him to get there? One — two — three — four — five? A: Uh, yes, that’s about right.

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Chapter 6 DIRECT EXAMINATION

DIRECT EXAMINATION § 6.01 INTRODUCTION The direct examination of witnesses is the most important part of the trial. Cross-examination may be more exciting and closing argument more eloquent, but it is the direct examination of your own witnesses that will determine whether the jurors hear, understand, and remember the facts upon which your

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DEFENDANTS' REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO …

Plaintiffs filed a response to Defendants' motion on October 2, 2000, and a response to Defendants' supplemental brief on October 9, 2000. In support of their response of October 2, 2000, Plaintiffs included numerous affidavits, thus essentiall y responding to Defendants' motion as though it had been filed pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 56 ...

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False statements; failure to disclose. ... questionnaire, good moral character affirmations, employment affirmations, and law school certificates. When you file ... or revocations of licenses the procurement of which required proof of good character (other than Bar applications).

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Bar to good moral character for aliens who have committed acts of tor-ture, extrajudicial killings, or severe violations of religious freedom. ... Obstruction of justice and false statements in terrorism cases. Sec. 6704. Clarification of definition. Subtitle I—Weapons of Mass Destruction Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004

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VA21a, APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION AS A CLAIMS …

Attorney applicants must be in good standing with a State bar and are not required to take an ... Truthfulness and candor are essential elements of good moral character and reputation relevant to practice before the Department ... (A willfully false statement or certification is a criminal offense and is punishable by law [18 U.S.C. 1001]).

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HOW TO FILE AN ANSWER TO A CIVIL COMPLAINT FOR …

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Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and ...

applicant for admission to the New York State Bar. I affirm under the penalties of perjury under the laws of New York, with the knowledge that false statements made herein are punishable under section 210.45 of the Penal Law, which may include a fine or imprisonment, that the

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HOW TO FILE AN ANSWER TO AN EVICTION LAWSUIT …

Stating Your Defenses: Many tenants believe they have a moral defense, but the law only recognizes certain kinds of legal defenses known as Affirmative Defenses. The most common affirmative defenses are listed on the Answer form as Item No. 3(a) through (i) and are described as follows: a. Breach of the warranty to provide habitable premises.

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Exit Music (For A Firm) : Some Ethical Implications of ...

Joseph M. Makalusky, Assistant Bar Counsel July 2020 Just like the breakup of other types of relationships, separating from a law firm can be unsettling and excruciating, thrilling and invigorating or some messy combination thereof for all parties involved. In the midst of such powerful emotions lurks the danger that thoughts of

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