Observations in The Elements of Trial by Friedman and CummingsIn their new book TheElements of Trial (Trial Guides 2013), Rick Friedman and Bill Cummings make a point that we make in Cross-Examination Handbook that a well- planned cross-examination presents little risk to the cross-examiner. We point out that cross-examination is the examiner’s opportunity to elicit [...]
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A Critique of the Prosecution of JesusIt’s an understatement to say that our co-author Bob Dekle is a prolific writer. Within the last couple years, he has co-authored Cross-Examination Handbook, authored his Bundy book, and now his book on the prosecution of Jesus has just been published and is available on Amazon.com. The following is [...]
Give Punch to Impeachment with VisualsOur co-author Bill Bailey and his brother Robert have just had their book SHOW THE STORY: The Power of Visual Advocacy published by Trial Guides. This is the quintessential trial advocacy guidebook on how to bring the trial story alive in the courtroom through visuals.This includes cross-examination. One example of [...]
Cross-Examination Handbook’s Author’s Ted Bundy BookOur co-author Bob Dekle has just had his book, The Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution and Execution of Ted Bundy, published by Praeger. Bob knows first-hand about what took place because he investigated the murder, he along with State’s Attorney Jerry Blair prosecuted Bundy for it and he attended Bundy’s [...]
To: Trial Advocacy and Clinical Law Professors From: William S. Bailey, Adjunct Professor of Law, Seattle University Prior to writing Cross-Examination Handbook, my co-authors Ron Clark, Bob Dekle and I thought through the implications of what we were about to begin. The fundamental question which loomed in our minds was, “Does this book really make [...]
