How to Survive Cross-Examination: Cross-examination Tips for Witnesses

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Discover key strategies to navigate cross-examination confidently with our expert guide. Whether you're a first-time witness or seeking to refine your courtroom skills, this video is your go-to resource. We cover everything from understanding legal jargon to handling tricky questions smoothly. Boost your credibility and stay composed under pressure with these professional insights. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find these tips helpful! #CrossExamination #WitnessTips #CourtroomConfidence #trialadvocacy #mocktrial #lawyerlife

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Survive Cross-Examination: Cross-examination Tips for Witnesses the 21 Rules

00:00 Intro Cross-exam tips for witnesses
00:15 Attorney Michael Waddington biography
00:36 The 21 Rules for Surviving Cross-Examination
01:13 Preparing for cross-examination
01:35 Cross-exam Rule 1: Listen to the question don’t interrupt
02:20 Cross-exam Rule 2: Identify the fact(s) in the question
03:25 Cross-exam Rule 3: Pause and think before answering
04:24 Cross-exam Rule 4: Only answer the question being asked
05:29 Cross-exam Rule 5: Tell the truth
06:02 Cross-exam Rule 6: If possible, respond “yes” or “no”
06:40 Cross-exam Rule 7: Give the most direct answer possible
07:23 Cross-exam Rule 8: If you don’t know, say, “I don’t know”
07:48 Cross-exam Rule 9: Lose the bad attitude
08:48 Cross-exam Rule 10: Don’t speculate
09:19 Cross-exam Rule 11: Don’t try to explain - Explain on redirect
10:20 Cross-exam Rule 12: Answer the question - Stop talking
11:01 Cross-exam Rule 13: If you do not understand the question, don't answer
12:15 Cross-exam Rule 14: Don’t volunteer information
13:10 Cross-exam Rule 15: Don’t vouch for your own credibility
14:05 Cross-exam Rule 16: Don’t try to be funny, sarcastic, or witty
14:23 Cross-exam Rule 17: Don’t quibble
14:43 Cross-exam Rule 18: Don’t stare at the jury, the judge, or your lawyer
15:47 Cross-exam Rule 19: Be polite
16:04 Cross-exam Rule 20: Don’t argue with the lawyers or the judge
16:35 Cross-exam Rule 21: Dress appropriately for a courtroom
17:52 Cross-examination tips - How to be a good witness in court
18:04 Handling cross-examination - Courtroom tips for witnesses

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Michael and Alexandra are criminal defense lawyers and best-selling authors who defend cases in Florida State Court, Federal Court, and military courts worldwide. We defend serious criminal cases, including sex crimes, false accusations, computer crimes, military sexual assault, and white-collar crimes.

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