A New, Powerful Application For Rule Of Evidence 404(b)
I was reading The Art of Cross Examination, a book I highly recommend, that you can order from Amazon for around $11.00. The book recounts several examples of effective cross examination of a witness by going completely outside the case, and the facts of the case, to discredit the witness in the eyes of the [...]
March 29th, 2009 by admin
What Have Modern Courts Said About Jury Nullification?
This Colorado Appellate Court reviews multiple jurisdictions on jury nullification and ends up avoiding the issue: [47] Defendant next asserts that a misstatement of the law made by the prosecutor during his summation and the court’s failure to correct that misstatement constitute reversible error. We disagree that reversal is required. [48] During his summation, defense [...]
March 6th, 2009 by admin
