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The Advocacy Tutor
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My name is Sonia Simms, I have been a barrister in England and Wales since 1993
➡️ I have over 20 years of experience in legal education training, teaching Civil and Criminal Advocacy, Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing, among other things.
➡️ I'm extremely passionate about teaching others and giving back to my community.
➡️ My channel provides free content on all aspects of Courtroom Skills, Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing as well as an inside look at the inner workings of the legal profession.
**This channel is not meant to replace formal legal education training but rather to provide supplemental information.
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My name is Sonia Simms, I have been a barrister in England and Wales since 1993
➡️ I have over 20 years of experience in legal education training, teaching Civil and Criminal Advocacy, Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing, among other things.
➡️ I'm extremely passionate about teaching others and giving back to my community.
➡️ My channel provides free content on all aspects of Courtroom Skills, Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing as well as an inside look at the inner workings of the legal profession.
**This channel is not meant to replace formal legal education training but rather to provide supplemental information.
Don't forget to subscribe to never miss a video! 🔔
Cross Examination Secrets Drive a Wedge Between Key Witnesses in Court
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Keep in mind that this channel is not meant to replace formal legal education training but rather to provide supplemental information. The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Laws, regulations, and procedures may have changed since the upload date of this video, and viewers are encouraged to independently verify that any legal information or procedures discussed are up to date and applicable to their specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified legal professional for advice tailored to your situation. I do not accept any responsibility for actions taken based on the information provided in this video.
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📧 Contact me anytime: soniasimms@advocacytutor.com
📍Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
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⏰ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
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📚 Important Information: Please note, any resemblance to any person in this video is entirely coincidental. The characters are not based on any individual person.
This video is published by AdvocacyTutor.com. The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the publisher believes it was correct at the time it was uploaded (), rules regarding this subject may have changed since then. You should always satisfy yourself that the rules are correct.
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So leading quests are a trick to make witnesses to make a statement, even if you don't ask a question?
Not a trick, a technique!
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Thank you for sharing Very useful and practical tips
Most welcome 😊
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Great video, just recently found this channel, it is awesome! 🙌
Welcome, and thank you for the feedback.
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While not fair at all. It should have been continued. Thank you for your videos and I am a 2L evening student. I found you because I made the schools mock trial team and learning about direct and cross .
Thank you for your comment and congratulations on making the mock trial team. Good luck.
Always on point 👍
I appreciate your comment counsel. ❤️❤️
Girl, at least you did not have on a lace wig and that wig fall off🤣. If the blonde rug fell off then put it back on with fashion then win. We should not be wearing the blonde rug these days anyway. Your mistakes are just learning experiences
😂 Haha, you’re so right! If I’d had on a lace wig, it might’ve turned into a whole new level of courtroom drama! You’re right though-these ‘blonde rugs’ are a bit old-school, and maybe it’s time we rethink them. Every mishap is definitely a learning experience. Thanks for the laugh and the perspective!
😂😂😂😂 these videos are so insightful. Please do more. I could have called some people liars (and they are) but it's important to attack the findings and not the witness
I love this: 'Attack the findings, not the witness'. Thanks for your comment.
what about the opposite scenario where the person who delayed reporting is lying? What would you do then?
Yes, we need a video of this 100%.
Love that you can look back with a chuckle at the embarassing moments 😂 although am sure at the time it was upsetting ❤
Thanks for the comment, my friend. Yes, at the time I felt terrible but now I can see the humour. ❤️
What can be said instead?
It depends on the information you want to elicit next. If you want the witness to describe the next thing that happened, you could ask the witness to focus on a particular topic/ issue/ feature: "Mr Smith, I'd like you to focus on the first man who came towards you, describe his demeanour as he approached you".
Thank you for sharing. We are definitely all human and prone to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them.
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In the United States, anytime you are questioned by police and you are not free to leave, then police are legally required to stop the questioning or interrogation after you tell police “I want my lawyer”. Legally the silence cannot be commented on. If you have an alibi, you should tell it to your lawyer and not to the police. My advice is you should never talk to police at all if you are detained, arrested, or accused of a crime and under investigation. You should never tell police your alibi and only tell your lawyer. Police are legally allowed to lie and they can take your words out of context and use them against you in court. Plus, you could inadvertently confess or even imply something that can be incriminating. This is why it is extremely important to tell the police “I want my lawyer” and keep your mouth shut if you are being questioned by police. Police are not your friends. I am not a lawyer, but I know how police interrogations work and tactics used, such as the REID method, good cop, bad cop, etc. These interviews or interrogations are for their benefit and not for your benefit. The section of the Public Order Act of 1994 (UK) which allows for silence to be commented on or adverse inferences to be made based on silence should be struck down as constitutional.
Miss Lightfingers should never have talked to the police.
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Dear Sonia, All your videos and content is truly amazing. It takes real courage to share your experience in an honest way you did. I am truly sorry to hear this happened to you. Please don't let it to be the reason to discontinue doing the videos if you enjoy making them. It is a true gold mine of knowledge and practical tips. As for the lawyers who stole your work, obviously if they out of jurisdiction there is not to much to do in UK, but have you considered contacting their equivalent regulator? You already contacted them by commenting on their channel, people who are as low as to steal your work and try to get the credit for it are not likely to even apologies, but they should definitely explain this to a professional body who regulates them as this is not just an ethical dilema is just plain old theft. Thank you again for all your work to help newly qualified individuals it is highly appreciated. My sincere best wishes! Kat
Dear Kat, Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I really appreciate it. Thankfully, that situation is behind me now, and I’m focusing on creating more content that I enjoy. Your encouragement means a lot, and I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Thanks again for reaching out! Best wishes. ❤❤❤
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Bravo! Even womin with bracces and sufi muslimms can accomplis things in lief. Nevar let your handicaps stop you!
Please main aapse baat karna chahta hun
LIike the relevant analogy.
Glad you found it helpful.
Very informative video.
Glad you liked it
Great video and illustration. Thank you
You're welcome Joseph.
This is super helpful, thank you for your valuable videos
You're very welcome!
Thank you. Your advice is always so practical :)
You are so welcome!
Great advice
I'm glad you found it helpful.
What WOKE boring garbage. The cool guys all non white etc. Can see your mind manipulation etc. Shame on your racialism.
This is hilarious! Well done young lady! It's a bit beyond this with some of us, but still... I mean, when some wigged b'stard has ditched all Rule of Law and yor self-repping, falsely accused, wholly set- up self is dragged up that flight of stairs by fatty from Monkey Magic, and you're made to appear from the torture chambers of Scrubs, in the courtrrom of Isleworth where you once WORKED, and the judge was the one who StOPPED your evidence getting into court, all this goes out the window. And most students are too green to be able to deal with that.
Glad you liked the video.
@@advocacytutor6354 You're welcome 😊
Love the judge clapping at the end. Never happened in my court though!
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Thanks, want more of this😊
More to come!
But you can request (as opposed to demand) the witness to answer yes or no. Also, you can 'ride' the answer with yes or no
Remembering and recognizing are two separate functions of the human brain
I just witnessed such a situation a few days ago
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It happens very often in my jurisdiction. Defence counsel "take a chance" vs they may have them cry and profess their innocence, and give their version of what happened, when it's very clear they're guilty of the offense It's maddening!
I’m sorry this has happened. Your channel is amazing and you are amazing. You and your channel helped me immensely.
Thank you so much Joseph.
I love your voice 😊and great video
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You curried your husband's head haha. Your extreme lady haha but I get it. I rest.
No point asking that final question in that way. Better to fully insinuate with: “by meeting with him since the accident et you have lost your independence”
That could work also. 👍
You're trying to put words in my mouth. I'm not going to play that game😂 What would you do if somebody planted a invasive indestructible and dangerous weed in your garden?😏😂
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