These 5 Things Every Criminal Lawyer Should Know

These 5 Things Every Criminal Lawyer Should Know

Law is a complex field of practice and requires Lawyers to act with prompt diligence and attention to detail. Here are a few points that would help a lawyer in course of a trial.

1. Make a Strong Opening Statement: It is always better to make a descriptive and clarifying. If you explain to the judge what the case is about, what the evidences will be like in a gist and in the form of a story- the judge will not only pay attention but will also be assured of the sincerity of the lawyer. Especially in certain complex cases, this practice will prove a boon to you.

2. Cross Examination: When cross-examining, don't argue with the witness. To do your job efficiently, just make your point and move on. If the witness argues, it is him/her who might come across as if they have a motive or is biased.

3. Carry the right stationery: While this may seem like a trivial matter, but a lawyer armed with the right stationary will always have an edge over others. A pocket sized Rules of Evidence & The Constitution will come in handy when you face hurdles in the trial. Other than that, having a well-organized trial notebook will help you look for the notes prepared before-hand quicker which you may have forgotten in the heat of the moment. Moreover, you can jot down pointers that you notice during the course of trial, which will help preparing a stronger case in the long run.

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4. Object wisely: Objecting to every little detail during the course of a trial will depict insecurity on your part and make the judge sceptical. If an argument does not irreparably scar your trial, refrain from raising an objection. This is a good way to raise your credibility with the judge & it is better to keep a judge from reaching for his gravel too often during a trial.

5. Act with acumen: If you're running a law firm, run it like a business. Service is a very important aspect of the legal game. Anyone who is connected to the firm can be a prospective client and will form an opinion of your firm in the course of interaction. Every person who deals with outsiders should be trained to service the client in the best possible manner which will ensure a professional public image of the firm and it's lawyers.

6. The Big Finish: The last stage of the trial i.e. the closing argument is like the climax of your case. It is very important to make sure that the last imprint of the case you leave on the judge is always strong and helps the decision swing in your direction. Things like voice inflections and eye contact while are useful tips throughout the trial, during the closing argument maintaining eye contact and using inflections will leave a positive influence on the trial's outcome.