Perspective
Aug. 21, 2014
Don't let opposing counsel coach witnesses during recess
You've completed your cross-examination of an adverse witness feeling good. Now, with the right motions, opposing counsel won't be able to take the witness for rehab prep. By Robert B. Hutchinson and Joanna W. Licalsi
You've completed your cross-examination of an adverse witness feeling good that you've scored some points. A recess is called and now it's time for opposing counsel to take the witness to the conference room for some rehab prep, right? Not necessarily if you make the proper motion or have already secured the appropriate order through a motion in limine.
As one trial judge put it: A witness calle...
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