Cross-Examination: The Three C’s of Impeachment

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down the "three C's of impeachment," drawing from his experience in a notable grain elevator explosion case. He highlights strategies including maintaining a poker face and waiting patiently for cross-examination to present a compelling argument. Mr. Small also emphasizes the importance of committing witnesses to their statements, crediting those statements for credibility and confronting inconsistencies, offering lawyers critical See more +
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down the "three C's of impeachment," drawing from his experience in a notable grain elevator explosion case. He highlights strategies including maintaining a poker face and waiting patiently for cross-examination to present a compelling argument. Mr. Small also emphasizes the importance of committing witnesses to their statements, crediting those statements for credibility and confronting inconsistencies, offering lawyers critical insights to sway the jury with clarity and drama. See less -
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