Module Assignment

Case Preparation

You are in the final days of preparation. What challenges do you face in making sure all of your witnesses are present for trial? What mechanisms do you use to ensure they are present and available for in court testimony? What steps will you take to properly prepare your witness for cross examination?

Prepare a two page brief outlining the steps necessary to successfully prepare your witness for testifying and what pitfalls they will face while on the stand and during the process of going before the jury and judge. Cite using APA and provide the relevant rules that will apply under FRE to the preparation and actual testimony of your witnesses.