Published: Jan. 28, 2012
Words: 57,541 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465767370

Short description

Is there a courtroom scene in your upcoming book? A trial in your future? You want to get your narrative right; to know what’s going on in court. Learn what trial lawyers know about the courts and trials that YOU should too? Written by a lawyer with more than 100 trials, both civil and criminal. Let me help you understand how lawyers pick a jury, structure witness testimony and more.

Extended description

Every day, trials impact the lives of untold numbers of citizens. But the public has only popular images and urban myths to give it an idea of what goes on in a trial. There has been no handy, easy-to-read reference book that explains trial strategy, tactics and the process to non-lawyers — until now. See You In Court fills this void.

If there is a courtroom in your future or you are writing about one and would like to know what lawyers know about the process, "See You In Court will give you the straight scoop and a lot of the insider knowledge that will help you.

From explaining the roles played by judges, lawyers, investigators, experts, jurors, and clerks to the basics of evidence, opening statements, witnesses, cross examination, jury instructions, closing arguments and verdicts, "See You In Court" illuminates it all in an engaging and entertaining style that painlessly demystifies the system and helps dispel various myths and misunderstandings.

The purpose of this book is t.. (Read more) Every day, trials impact the lives of untold numbers of citizens. But the public has only popular images and urban myths to give it an idea of what goes on in a trial. There has been no handy, easy-to-read reference book that explains trial strategy, tactics and the process to non-lawyers — until now. See You In Court fills this void.

If there is a courtroom in your future or you are writing about one and would like to know what lawyers know about the process, "See You In Court will give you the straight scoop and a lot of the insider knowledge that will help you.

From explaining the roles played by judges, lawyers, investigators, experts, jurors, and clerks to the basics of evidence, opening statements, witnesses, cross examination, jury instructions, closing arguments and verdicts, "See You In Court" illuminates it all in an engaging and entertaining style that painlessly demystifies the system and helps dispel various myths and misunderstandings.

The purpose of this book is to help the layman navigate the courtroom experience ⎯to understand what is going on. It is neither designed nor intended to be a substitute for professional representation by a licensed attorney. This is not a “self-help” book in the traditional sense. Every case is unique and only a skilled, experienced attorney can put the pieces of the puzzle together in a way that can spell success. Please do not use this book as an alternative to engaging competent legal counsel to represent you.
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Tags

courtroom drama, juror, trials, witness, evidence, spectator, objections, verdict, law courts, courtroom testimony, courtroom action, plaintiff, defendant, writing about trials, jury selection

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Review by: Dr Bob Rich on June 02, 2012 :
Well written, entertaining even when discussing the inherently dry topic of the Law, this book is an excellent guide. My current work in progress has several courtroom scenes, which is why I wanted to read it, and was not disappointed.
Only caveat is, the book is specific to the USA, while my book is set in Australia, so there are differences I need to take into account.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Wendy Laharnar on May 09, 2012 :
See You In Court, will be a value resource when I write my courtroom scenes in my Urban Murder Mystery. And, my g'daughter is in 1st Law at Uni so I'll be able to converse with her on an intelligent level. :)
From the table of contents, you'll see this is a very thorough document. The lawyer/author has covered everything, and more, a layman needs to know. I like the clear writing style and entertaining approach to a serious subject. It's nice to have a book that takes you behind the scenes; allows you to be an insider in a closed society. This is a book I will often refer to. Thank you Barry S. Willdorf.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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