Trial Techniques

by Mauet, Thomas A.

• ISBN13: 9780735532403
• ISBN10: 0735532400
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Summary

This Sixth Edition of the book is regarded as "the Bible" for both students and lawyers: Thomas A. Mauet'sTrial Techniques. The long-time leading book in the field shows how to prepare for a jury trial and reviews the thought processes of a lawyer before and during each aspect of a trial. Structured to follow the stages of a trial, this powerful paperback delivers practical advice and abundant examples of the courtroom skills needed to present evidence and arguments persuasively.A winning formula for learning:a best selling-author renowned for both his litigation and his writing clear, highly engaging text that breaks the trial process into the components for easy student understanding excellent examples illustrate strategies for jury selection, opening statements, direct- and corss-examination, closing arguments, exhibits, objections, and more includes the Federal Rules of Evidence for easy reference an invaluable tool for prospective and practicing trial lawyers alikeThe Sixth Edition includes:new chapter on bench trials focuses on how best to present a case to the judge updated textual material on amdendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence Revision to reflect the Supreme Court's decisions sinceDaubertPlease visit the new companion website to learn more about this book. Website: http://www.aspenlawschool.com/mauet_trialtechniques6

Table of Contents

Preface	xxi
The Trial Process	1	(12)
The Psychology of Persuasion	13	(18)
Jury Selection	31	(30)
Opening Statements	61	(34)
Direct Examination	95	(72)
Exhibits	167	(80)
Cross-Examination	247	(62)
Experts	309	(92)
Closing Arguments	401	(62)
Objections	463	(36)
Trial Preparation and Strategy	499	(42)
Bench Trials	541	(20)
Federal Rules of Evidence (as amended through December 1, 2000)	561	(32)
Index	593