RULES OF ADVOCACY

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RULES OF ADVOCACY

GENERAL RULES

  1. The Application Of The Rules Of Advocacy

  2. Means Of Persuasion

  3. Have A Basic Understanding Of Logic & Reasoning

  4. Use Procedural Issues To Gain Credibility

  5. If You Put Your Argument In The Judge's Hands They'll Catch It

  6. The Genius Is In The Simplicity

  7. Netanyahu On Speaking

  8. Pick Your Battles

  9. Make Your Case Early

  10. Chunk Your Arguments

  11. Emphasize Your Written Arguments

  12. Don't Hold Back Before Trial

  13. Procedural Justice And Substantive Justice

  14. Weighing Legal Arguments

  15. The Threat Is Stronger Than The Execution

  16. There's A Presumption The Defendant Testifies

  17. Effective Teams Outperform Effective Individuals

  18. Diplomacy Is A Form Of Advocacy

  19. Don't Demean Opposing Counsel

  20. Put Your Case Into Context

  21. The C.R.E.A.M. Power Line

  22. Focus On Advocacy Skills

  23. Read Regularly

  24. CASE DEVELOPMENT


  25. Initial Case Assessment

  26. Learn The Issues Before The Facts

  27. Develop An Overall Theme

  28. Theory, Themes, And Methods Of Proof

  29. Develop A Case Analysis, And Update It As The Case Develops

  30. PRESENTATION


  31. Courtroom Presentation Skills

  32. Body Posture

  33. Speak With A Purpose

  34. Using The Active Voice

  35. Simplify Your Case When The Judge Restricts Your Ability To Present Evidence

  36. JURY SELECTION


  37. Focus On Striking Bad Jurors In Jury Selection

  38. Educate The Jurors On The Issues

  39. OPENING STATEMENT


  40. Give A Strong Opening Statement

  41. The Defense 4-Step Opening Statement

  42. DIRECT EXAMINATION


  43. Develop The Witness's Background

  44. Develop A Full Story On Direct Examination

  45. CROSS EXAMINATION


  46. Maintain Witness Control

  47. Ask Leading Questions

  48. CLOSING ARGUMENTS


  49. Motivate The Jury In Your Closing Arguments

  50. Argue Your Case In Closing Arguments

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Criminal Defense Attorney
Public Defender's Office
18th Judicial Circuit
Sanford, Florida

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