PRELIMINARY STEPS: ORGANIZING AND FILING THE CASE. Preparation in a Nutshell. Organization of the File. Filing the Case. Obtaining and Using Investigation Reports. Preliminary Hearing Versus Grand Jury. Conducting Additional Investigations. WITNESSES. Witness Preparation. Nonexpert Witnesses Requiring Special Preparation. Expert Witnesses. Tactical and Strategic Considerations Regarding Witnesses. EVIDENCE. Demonstrative Evidence. Scientific Evidence. MOTION PRACTICE AND DISCOVERY. Motions, Jury Instructions and Trial Brief. Discovery. EVALUATION OF DEFENSE STRATEGY. Crimes and Defenses. Planning Cross-Examination of Defense Witnesses. FINAL STEPS PRIOR TO TRIAL. Planning Courtroom Strategy and Tactics. Voir Dire. Opening Statement and Final Argument. Tables. Index.
