{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624df0f05213400014630c64/624df0f36a8b540013b77549?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 16 - Re-examination/ Redirect, Practised Patterns for Leave, Closing Argument","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624df0f05213400014630c64/show-cover.JPG?height=200","description":"<p>Your witness needs to let you know during the cross-examination that you can safely raise a matter with them during your re-examination.  Even so, whether or not you re-examine requires you to assess the state of your case.<br/><br/>Some aspects of questioning, such as having a  witness declared hostile/adverse/unfavourable, or raising bad character, or attacking credibility require the prior leave of the judicial officer. Be prepared by having your script in your trial note book.<br/><br/>Closing argument admires the decision maker who has already decided in your favour and hopes to persuade the undecided decision maker to prefer your case to your opponent&apos;s. If you made promises at the beginning of the hearing then show how they were kept.  If they weren&apos;t kept then have a decent explanation.  Keep within the attention span of your audience, and deliver in such a manner that they can absorb and consider your points. With a judge alone be sure to inquire on the record as to whether you have addressed everything they expected.<br/><br/><br/></p>","author_name":"Hugh"}