TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rose,Robert R.
TI  - Trial practice manual for criminal defense lawyers: a field guide to courtroom combat 
SN  - 9781641057028
AV  - KF9656 .R67 2020
U1  - 345.73/05044 23
PY  - 2020///]
CY  - Chicago
PB  - American Bar Association
KW  - Defense (Criminal procedure)
KW  - United States
KW  - Trial practice
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction and overview -- Getting started -- Arraignment in the lower court (misdemeanors only) -- Trial in the lower court (misdemeanors only) -- Preliminary hearing -- Representation before the grand jury -- Arraignment in district court -- Discovery -- Motion for mental evaluation -- Preparing your case for trial -- Setting the stage -- Voir dire -- Opening statement -- Cross-examination -- Impeachment -- Putting on the defense case -- The Home stretch -- Preparing for sentencing -- Post-conviction motions -- Appeal -- Parting thoughts
N2  - "So you want to be a trial lawyer. By reading this manual you have chosen not to fail. By choosing not to fail, you are seeing yourself as a trial lawyer. You have resolved to stand up for those whose light shines dim and whose voice is heard small. It is now time to get your head in the game. The ultimate goal in any trial is to win. You win by telling your client's story in such a way that it compels the jury to see and understand it and believe in it the same way you do. You accomplish that by establishing your credibility with the jury -- by loving your client, telling the truth and being real"--
ER  -