An oldie but a goodie: Gerry Spence cross-examines an expert on telling the truth!
Hat Tip: Art of Litigation.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Jury Duty
Last night, the recording gave me the news: I was to report for jury duty at 8:00 a.m. I decided to write about my experience--within the limits of the law, of course.
It had been quite a few years since I had last been summoned. There is never a convenient time for jury duty, but it is my firm conviction that it is our highest civic duty to serve. Also, as a trial lawyer, I have always wanted to experience a trial from the "inside," i.e., as a juror.
Right now, we're in the waiting area, watching the instructional video explaining the process. The accommodations are comfortable, and I was happy to hear that there is a quiet work area available. We'll see what happens next.
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m. A movie (RV, with Robin Williams) was interrupted by a circuit court judge, who gave some welcoming remarks. She asked, in a clearly sarcastic tone, how many of us were excited when we received our jury duty summons. A gentleman next to me was one of the few who raised his hand. She then advised that mental health counseling would be made available for him and those others who genuinely wanted to serve. She also called the movie "cruel and unusual punishment," which likely was not received well by the many who had been laughing out loud at the film before she arrived.
UPDATE 10:15 a.m. First panel called to court. Not me. Getting cold in here.
UPDATE 10:50 a.m. Second panel called. Still here.
It had been quite a few years since I had last been summoned. There is never a convenient time for jury duty, but it is my firm conviction that it is our highest civic duty to serve. Also, as a trial lawyer, I have always wanted to experience a trial from the "inside," i.e., as a juror.
Right now, we're in the waiting area, watching the instructional video explaining the process. The accommodations are comfortable, and I was happy to hear that there is a quiet work area available. We'll see what happens next.
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m. A movie (RV, with Robin Williams) was interrupted by a circuit court judge, who gave some welcoming remarks. She asked, in a clearly sarcastic tone, how many of us were excited when we received our jury duty summons. A gentleman next to me was one of the few who raised his hand. She then advised that mental health counseling would be made available for him and those others who genuinely wanted to serve. She also called the movie "cruel and unusual punishment," which likely was not received well by the many who had been laughing out loud at the film before she arrived.
UPDATE 10:15 a.m. First panel called to court. Not me. Getting cold in here.
UPDATE 10:50 a.m. Second panel called. Still here.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Write Like the Best!
Here's an interesting article on how to emulate one of the best advocates and brief-writers to appear before the Supreme Court--Chief Justice Roberts. The article includes a link to one of his briefs.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
McDonald v. Chicago, III
Here's an interesting article analyzing the different approaches taken by the Plaintiffs and their amici. And here's Randy Barnett's prediction.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
McDonald v. Chicago
The Peitioner's Brief on the Merits has been filed in McDonald v. Chicago, a fascinating case pitting the Second Amendment against states' rights. Read a good summary here.
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