Direct examination is the heart of the trial. It is also your greatest challenge. You must avoid leading questions used in cross-examination, and ask open-ended questions, meaning that unlike other ...

New research from Australia suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination. New research suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination.

When testifying, there are some situations where a “less is more” rule applies. In a deposition, for example, you don’t want to aid the other side, and will often prefer conciseness. However, when ...