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Most Difficult People to Cross Examine #shorts

Name: Most Difficult People to Cross Examine #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-03-31T19:00:05+00:00
Duration: 46 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short instructional video, Texas trial attorney Jefferson Fisher shares three practical tactics for witnesses to resist difficult…

31 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, Texas trial attorney Jefferson Fisher shares three practical tactics for witnesses to resist difficult cross‑examination. First, he advises saying less by answering only the asked question with a simple yes/no or brief response, avoiding unsolicited details. Second, he recommends breaking the examiner’s rhythm by inserting a pause of at least five seconds after each question, preventing rapid questioning and giving the witness time to think. Third, he emphasizes that it is acceptable to say, “I don’t know,” “I don’t remember,” or “I can’t recall” when the witness lacks a specific memory, reinforcing that a question does not obligate an answer. The video’s purpose is to equip witnesses with simple, legally sound strategies to avoid being led or rushed on the stand.

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As an attorney, these people are impossible to cross-examine. My name is Jefferson Fisher. I'm a trial attorney down in Texas. I cross-examine people for a living. If you want to beat me, this is how to do it. Number 1, say less. Answer my question and only my question. Meaning, if I were to ask you even, do you know what time it is? The answer is yes or no. You don't tell me the time. Number 2, don't let me get you into a rhythm. The natural tendency is to mirror what you see, and I'll start asking questions faster, which means you're answering questions faster and thinking about them less. Instead, add pauses after my question, at least 5 seconds, to show that you're really listening and you can control the pace. Number 3, unless you have a specific memory of it, say, "I don't know. I don't remember. I can't recall." Those are all perfectly acceptable answers. Just because I ask you a question does not mean you always have to have an answer for it. It's okay. So try that and follow me.