[blindLaw] Preparing for and taking notes on cross examinations

[Singh, Nandini]

While I have never conducted a cross in real life, I completed trial advocacy training at my firm. If I recall, I took notes using a Braille note-taker. You could probably do the same with your Braille display; turn off speech, so you are not distracted, unless you can process two streams of audio well. I cannot.

The other component to consider is building out your cross outline. You should be able to anticipate a large part of what opposing counsel will ask during its direct examination. The notes you take should reflect what the witness actually said, along with any questions that you did not already consider for the cross outline.

You also want to be ready with exhibits, quotes, and page numbers. For training, do not worry about the last one so much. You can read aloud the relevant passage to the witness and continue with the questioning.

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From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren Bishop via BlindLaw
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Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Preparing for and taking notes on cross examinations

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I forgot to mention that I have a braille display, and I have it always connected to my computer through Bluetooth so I can move around the quart room and still have my braille display.

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> On Feb 9, 2022, at 10:48 PM, Lauren Bishop via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I am currently taking a trial advocacy course, and I have to do cross examinations next week. The professor mentioned using some sort of trial paper for students to take notes while the other side is examining the witness. As blind people, what are some methods that you have used to do this? I am a screen reader user, and I can’t read large print.
> Thanks,
> Lauren
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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