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Criminal

Jul. 31, 2009

Out of Order

Two recent cases prove the need for counsel to remain attuned to non-testimonial events in the courtroom and making appropriate objections, write Paul D. Fogel and Kerry K. Galusha.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Paul D. Fogel and Kerry K. Galusha

During the hustle and bustle of trial, a lawyer must focus on a variety of things - jury selection, motions in limine, instructions, trial briefs and other pleadings, exhibits, and of course, examination of witnesses. Practitioners would be well-served, however, not to lose sight of non-testimonial events that can have a powerful influence on the outcome, sometimes with result-changing consequenc...

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