Sentences with phrase «cross examination»

When they lived, the stories in the NT could be verified by cross examination of those involved, and they were.

In general, you can't ask your own witness a leading question, but you may do so toward a hostile witness on cross examination.

His diverse experience in litigation has made him an expert in cross examinations, oral arguments and witness preparation.

The concept of cross examination by written questions seems to be evolving at this point in time (in my sector at least).

A good criminal defense lawyer will rarely seek the judge's help in controlling a runaway opposing witness during cross examination.

Our services include but are not limited to advising on quantum and financial analysis, engaging with specialists and preparing for trial and giving oral evidence under cross examination.

I hope you find these points useful in preparing your expert witnesses if you're an attorney or useful in preparing yourself for cross examination if you're an expert.

Quite key to these provisions is that the discussions are without prejudice and can not be the subject of cross examination at trial unless all parties agree.

Many of the points we wished to establish were done through cross examination of the other side's witnesses and my client's testimony took less than 20 minutes.

It's like reading cross examination questions in prose form.

An interesting development, because if they do, why shouldn't that apply equally to any other plea after cross examination of any complainant in crime?

However, in the appropriate circumstances, an effective cross examination can be the decisive factor in succeeding on a judicial review application.

After the close of the case the trial judge noted the limitation of such cross examination absent proof the statement was made.

Even worse, you must face cross examination at the hands of the very person who has sought to control you for the past years.

A good cross examination can bring out the «other side» of the story to show why a certain government witness should not be believed.

«[He is] really good at tough cross examinations,» a legacy of his background in criminal law.

For the inquiry to retain — or, more accurately, obtain — public confidence, raising issues will not suffice; the most rigorous cross examination of contentious points must be pursued.

His careful cross examination left no doubt in the eyes of the judge I was innocent.

And he had the ability, which I certainly don't, to conduct all his advocacy, including long and detailed cross examination, without a single note!

The third and final meeting involves a mock cross examination by another lawyer in the office.

Neither can it include mock cross examination using a case study based on similar facts to the hearing.

He argued that owing to the nature of his application, he could not commence cross examination of the witness until the legal issues raised were determined.

Domestic situations are even more complicated and often involve issues of credibility and cross examination becomes an important component of the case.

With the right preparation and the right cross examination, the prosecution can fall short of establishing the essential elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

A meeting between the officer and the defense attorney may well reveal potential defenses and potential cross examination of the officer or other witnesses at trial.

At hearings that could come with the panel review, there would be steps like cross examination for «really testing evidence,» he said.

They confirmed on cross examination that they experienced no physical injuries; I knew they would confirm no physical injuries, because I confirmed that with them in advance of trial.

The officer added unbelievable details to his evidence which were shown to be unreliable during cross examination.

Changing colors with my stylus, I make notes about questions to ask in cross examination.

You will be expected to bring witnesses to trial and they should be prepared for cross examination.

An effective cross examination can call into question the credibility of the complainant, raising reasonable doubt.

The sooner we have a new law prohibiting such cross examination the better.

Significant expenses occur in areas like discovery, preparation of witness statements and cross examination at hearing.

«In an effort to avoid speculation by the jury as to why Mr. Howe is now incarcerated, we respectfully request that before cross examination resumes, the court instruct the jury that Mr. Howe was remanded as a result of his bail being revoked,» Berman wrote in a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni.

[18] On Nov. 27th, B in cross examination indicated with respect to the lack of records regarding in this case the IF store:

That is where cross examination comes in.

The President of the Family Division said in his circular introducing PD12J «we can not await» any proposed legislation restricting cross examination of alleged victims by alleged perpetrators.

Assuming that there is minimal evidence supporting the guardian's conclusion and substantial evidence undermining it, an effective cross examination script might be as follows:

He has advocated for claimants with complex psychiatric and / or physical disabilities, providing comprehensive preparation for hearings with claimants, analysis & interpretation of medical & psychiatric records, as well as cross examination of medical & vocational witnesses.

Mr. Navarrete was able to show via cross examination of three police officers that the police officers lacked sufficient observations during their surveillance to justify the stop of the client, the search of his vehicle and ultimately the issuing of a search warrant for client's home.

Under the same rule of evidence, the court retains the authority to limit cross examination if the repetitive question becomes time wasting or harassing:

[30] It must be obvious to the mother, even as an unrepresented litigant, that the time deadlines imposed at the case management meetings for the filing of affidavits and briefs and concluding cross examinations are significant and can not be casually disregarded on a whim.

«In an effort to avoid speculation by the jury as to why Mr. Howe is now incarcerated, we respectfully request that before cross examination resumes, the Court instruct the jury that Mr. Howe was remanded as a result of his bail being revoked,» he wrote.