At the request of a friend, who wanted me to write an interesting story about one of my jury trials I sent him a description of a jury trial I had over 50 years ago in Skagit County Superior Court. You will not learn anything from the case but I feel motivated to share with you. I still smile when I think about that trial The case I filed on behalf of a Catholic priest was defended by my late…
PREPARING FOR TRIAL The steps needed for trial preparation obviously depends in part upon the complexity and size of the case as well as the way in which the case is likely to be presented. This outline is intended to focus the attention on the basic steps in analyzing the case as well as what is required to present the case at trial. CASE ANALYISIS The first and most important step is the analysis of the case. All cases, no…
During the time of presidential debates, NPR had a program “Secrets of Winning the Presidential Debates.” It consisted of ideas and recommendations from political advisors and those skilled in public speaking. Some of the advice include the following ideas: develop a list of three items you MUST say in the debate. Have it in front of you. Use it as a checklist before each answer you give. Try to fit it into more than one answer. In giving responses keep…