RULES OF ADVOCACY

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RULES OF ADVOCACY

GENERAL RULES

  1. The Application Of The Rules Of Advocacy

  2. Amateurs Focus On Strategy, While Professionals Focus On The Execution

  3. Means Of Persuasion

  4. Have A Basic Understanding Of Logic & Reasoning

  5. Use Procedural Issues To Gain Credibility

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

  7. The Genius Is In The Simplicity

  8. Netanyahu On Speaking

  9. Pick Your Battles

  10. Make Your Case Early

  11. Chunk Your Arguments

  12. Emphasize Your Written Arguments

  13. Don't Hold Back Before Trial

  14. Procedural Justice And Substantive Justice

  15. Weighing Legal Arguments

  16. The Threat Is Stronger Than The Execution

  17. There's A Presumption The Defendant Testifies

  18. Effective Teams Outperform Effective Individuals

  19. Diplomacy Is A Form Of Advocacy

  20. Don't Demean Opposing Counsel

  21. Put Your Case Into Context

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

  23. Focus On Advocacy Skills

  24. Read Regularly

  25. CASE DEVELOPMENT


  26. Initial Case Assessment

  27. Learn The Issues Before The Facts

  28. Develop An Overall Theme

  29. Theory, Themes, And Methods Of Proof

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

  31. PRESENTATION


  32. Courtroom Presentation Skills

  33. Body Posture

  34. Speak With A Purpose

  35. Using The Active Voice

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

  37. JURY SELECTION


  38. Focus On Striking Bad Jurors In Jury Selection

  39. Educate The Jurors On The Issues

  40. OPENING STATEMENT


  41. Give A Strong Opening Statement

  42. The Defense 4-Step Opening Statement

  43. DIRECT EXAMINATION


  44. Develop The Witness's Background

  45. Develop A Full Story On Direct Examination

  46. CROSS EXAMINATION


  47. Maintain Witness Control

  48. Ask Leading Questions

  49. CLOSING ARGUMENTS


  50. Motivate The Jury In Your Closing Arguments

  51. 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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