Questions tagged [courtroom-strategy]

I know that normally an attorney wil ask the questions they plan to ask at trial at the deposition to reduce the chance for surprises, such as an answer they don't expect. However, suppose there is a question that is a potential zinger and the…

From my research, the most likely reason is that the judge was only following procedure, when it became apparent the client did not have legal counsel. In this case, the client is charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, but the court has him…

This is about the Carlsen–Niemann controversy asked about previously: Why don't courts punish time-wasting tactics? How can Magnus Carlsen, a Norwegian, be sued for defamation by Hans Niemann in Missouri? Update: Are (evidence of) rumours of a…

Defendant accuses Plaintiff of cheating in a competition. Plaintiff sues Defendant for defamation. Plaintiff has heard rumours that Defendant is racist. Assuming these could be substantiated in some way: Would it have been unhelpful for Plaintiff…