In our years of preparing witnesses, if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Each witness presents his or her own unique challenges. So although there are certain things we can and should do, it’s important to admit up front that witness preparation is both a science and an art. In other words, regardless of how […]
The Constitution protects our right to an impartial jury. But actually producing an impartial jury from among our peers can be challenging, especially given how attorneys and judges are trained. We often think that the purpose of voir dire is simply to identify biases. But this isn’t altogether true. We all operate from the perspective […]
America’s legal system is not perfect. But if we’re being honest, what system is? Moreover, even if there existed a perfect system, imperfect men and women would be responsible for its discharge. This would all but guarantee its inevitable demise in the absence of the most stringently enforced checks and balances. In The Federalist No. […]
