They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Well, how about a 2-3 minute video? Certainly much more than that.
However, in this category, I share with you actual word-for-word transcripts of videos I have created to help educate and teach my ideal clients and consumers who are searching for information to make them better informed consumers of legal services here in New York.
I invite you to read, watch and learn as much as possible about how your type of case works before you ever pick up the phone to speak to an attorney.
Enjoy your reading!
Best regards,
Gerry
516-487-8207
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Are you lying now, or were you lying then?This is a phrase that young, novice defense attorneys make when catching a witness in a contradiction. The question should not be asked. There are better ways.
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At trial, does Judge tell the jury how much injured victims should receive?Some people think that at the end of the trial the judge tells the jury how much compensation the injured victim should receive if they've proven their case
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Can sworn pleadings be used against you at trial?Can sworn pleadings be used against you at trial? Some litigants think when they sign those lawsuit papers swearing their claim is true don't realize that can
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Did you know your pretrial testimony can be used against you at trial?Many litigants are surprised to learn that their pretrial testimony can actually be used against them at trial. Especially if you contradict yourself.
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Do the best attorneys read from a script at trial?Some people think trial attorneys read from a script, just like politicians do when giving a speech. Absolutely untrue. Trial attorneys use outlines to refresh
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Does judge decide how long opening arguments will be?Some litigants believe their attorneys are the ones who decide how long their opening arguments will be. The reality is that the judge decides with parameters.
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If a juror goes on vacation in the middle of the trial, does the trial stop until the juror returns from vacationIt's inevitable. Jurors go on vacation. What happens if a juror is scheduled to go on vacation in the middle of your trial? Does the trial stop or continue?
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Every judge in New York has their own set of rules an attorney must follow in their courtroomYou would think that with a unified Court system, every judge would have the same type of rules. Not true. Every trial judge has their own peculiar rules.
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Judge says I opened the door when I was told this topic was off-limitsThe defense attorney asked a question. I object. The judge tells me I inadvertently opened the door to this off-limits topic. What will the trial judge do?
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Judge yells at me for asking a question about a topic I was told not to talk aboutDuring trial, a judge might tell me not to discuss a certain topic. It's off-limits. What happens if I ask a question about this off-limits topic?