Cross-Examination of an Investigating Officer

Constructive Cross-Examination
Written By Jan and Susan Design

Performed by: Joseph Low
With commentary and analysis by Roger Dodd.

Synopsis:
Roger Dodd reviews Joseph Low’s cross-examination of school liaison officer Keith Powers in the well-known “Chicken Suit” case, where co-counsel Nick Rowley famously appeared as the school mascot during closing argument. Joey’s cross placed full liability on the school, securing zero fault for the football players responsible for the brain injury.

Runtime: 3:16:01

 

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Bifurcated trials for liability and damages

  • Reading and reacting to witness demeanor

  • Chapters on body language

  • Explaining “why” without using the word “why”

  • Targeting jurors through specific chapters

  • Avoiding emotional over-selling

  • Managing tone to prevent fear or judgment

  • Using low-tech demonstratives

  • Pretrial drafts and preparation

  • Credibility cross

  • Matching the judge’s degree of care

  • Navigating gray areas

  • Asking questions the jury wants answered

  • Suppression of information

 
 
Jan and Susan Design
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