Seeing the facts, tapping the power of seeing as well as hearing
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The use of demonstrative evidence in trial practice is extremely important. According to research, most of credibility comes from the visual component, and comprehension and memory are enhanced by seeing something as well. Attorneys can present their demonstrative evidence in numerous ways, including video, 35 mm slides, exhibit books, medical illustrations, video depositions and computerized re-enactments. They must choose the right tool for the type of demonstrative evidence they are dealing with.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1992
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Terms of enlightenment: articulate expert witnesses help jurors visualize facts
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Trial attorneys should try to find expert witnesses who can teach the jury without talking down to it. Experts are useful in telling the case story from other viewpoints, but they must be able to communicate intelligently with the jury and avoid jargon or complicated explanations. Attorneys should use demonstrative language in order to bring out the best in their expert witnesses.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1997
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Understanding character evidence; four ideas that tie it all together
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Attorneys confused by the rules on character evidence would do well to remember four principles. Character can be admitted to support or detract from a witness' credibility. Character cannot be admitted to prove conduct, but can be used in the form of opinion evidence in criminal defense. Almost any kind of character evidence can be admitted if character is an issue in a case.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1993
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