Questioning Tips: Difference between revisions
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* review statements for: | * review statements for: | ||
# essential pieces of evidence | # essential pieces of evidence | ||
# corroboration with other witnesses | # corroboration with other witnesses | ||
* DON'T focus review on details of statement and background. It will come out naturally. | * DON'T focus review on details of statement and background. It will come out naturally. | ||
===Questioning Style=== | |||
* allow witness to give an organic recitation of the events. There may be reason to interrupt, but exercise caution because it may prevent them from elaboration. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:18, 15 July 2024
Direct
Prep
- review statements for:
- essential pieces of evidence
- corroboration with other witnesses
- DON'T focus review on details of statement and background. It will come out naturally.
Questioning Style
- allow witness to give an organic recitation of the events. There may be reason to interrupt, but exercise caution because it may prevent them from elaboration.