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Dec. 8, 2008
Trial by Fire
Centered on a 2005 Los Angeles criminal trial of a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's initial Senate campaign, Paul Mark Sandler's book "Anatomy of a Trial" offers pointers on the key stages of jury trials. - Forum Column
FORUM COLUMN
By Paul Mark Sandler No one understands the power of first impressions like a trial lawyer. When you stand up to deliver an opening statement to the members of the jury, you are being scrutinized by 12 unknown citizens with the power to determine your client's fate. Within the first five minutes of the opening, each of those citizens will have formed an impression of your case and of you. In those introductory minutes, every ...
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