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Preparing Witnesses For Cross-Examination At Trial
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Preparing witnesses for direct examination at trial is a
laborious process in which much time is consumed drafting and
redrafting direct questions, preparing exhibits and demonstratives,
and rehearsing with the witnesses. However, truths are generally
revealed at trial through cross-examination, not direct, and thus
it is essential during witness preparation to leave sufficient time
to prepare the witness for cross-examination as well.
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Originally published in the May 11, 2015 issue of the New
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