Lawyer Lingo
Permission to get closer to witness
What is approach the witness
Open-ended; allows multiple answer
What is a narrative question
Fall asleep or be distracted
What is a don't
Dark suit with dress shirt and tie; polished dress shoes
What is for men
Tracks examination time, signal when time is running out. Pays attention to detail, and communication
What is the time keeper
Beginning testimony or argument
What is may it please the court
lawyers must ask open-ended, narrative questions
What is during direct examination
Block jury's view of witnesses
What is a don't
Business suit with dress pants or skirt, blouse with blazer, professional shoes
What is for women
Calls three witnesses with direct examination and cross-examination. Present evidence and establish case narrative.
What is the prosecution/ Plaintiff Case
Show evidence to jury
What is publish to the jury
You were at home on June 15th, weren’t you?
What is an example of a leading question
Respect privacy of witnesses
What is a do
Always maintain _______ with the judge and jury. Poor ________ suggests dishonesty or nervousness.
What is eye contact
The defense presents first; the prosecution presents last. This is to synthesize evidence and persuade jury with final arguments.
What is the closing argument
Request to remove testimony
What is strike from the record
Leading question is appropriate for
What is Cross Examination ONLY
Show exhibits to opposing counsel first
What is a do
Judges and juries begin evaluating participants from
What is the moment they enter the courtroom.
Jury deliberates and decides case, Trial concludes with judicial.
What is the verdict
Clarify what is being noted May
What is may the record reflect
Asks for interpretation
What is an opinion-based question
Speak directly to opposing counsel
What is a don't
Professionalism encompasses ....
What is appearance, posture, and language
How many witnesses and lawyers are there in the trial/case in total
What is 6