Questioning Techniques and Tactics examines proven techniques of questioning and their direct application to witnesses during trial or at deposition. Along with a discussion of tactics developed by law enforcement personnel, journalists, attorneys, and psychologists, the volume presents court-proven methods for maintaining witness control during oral testimony. Separate sections cover:
- Fundamentals of questioning strategy
- Principles of cross-examination
- Handling witnesses who assert their Fifth Amendment privilege
- Deposing a corporation, and defending an expert deposition
- Psychological aspects of questioning strategy
- Winning through interrogation
- Questioning techniques and tactics
- Handling particular types of witnesses
- Handling opposing counsel
- Verbal and non-verbal psychological ploys
- Court-proven advice on maintaining control over oral testimony
- Alienation of hostile witnesses and opposing counsel
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