You automatically started with a jury trial rather than saying that there are several different types of opening statements such as a bench trial.😞 where there was no jury skip that whole card.
I’m Australian. Very junior lawyer. I have knocked over many much more experienced counsel than I because I am super friendly and get the jury onside. I try to make every jury member smile or nod at me at least once when talking.
In the US it just looks creepy to the jury though... fine line we walk to appear "friendly" as apposed to the angry rebutter from Heck... eye contact is viewed as creepy and an attempt to WIN the jury with one look...doesn't work here. Looking like normal Joe is good but is a "dance on a landmine" in the US
Thanks! I actually did my version of this Opening for one of the lessons on Trial Ad Academy (and there's a follow up lesson where I pick myself apart haha). But I like your idea of posting another video on TH-cam for contrast!
How detailed are you allowed to be about evidence as a pro Se' self representing defendant when making opening statements to a jury? Is there a time limit on how long you are allowed to make an opening statement in Texas? And are the rules and guidelines for opening statements the same for the defense as the state?
In opening or closing statements are you allowed to speak of the corruption that is so embedded within our legal / judicial system these days and how all of our civil rights are being trampled on and strangled from our lives? I am not being fictitious I am being serious? As a Pro Se' defendant are we allowed to be a bit dramatic in order to make an extremely poignant point about being falsely accused and charged with a crime?
You want to use your time instilling distrust in the jury of the very system they are participating in. That sounds like a terrible idea. You're making it political
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@@lukajankovic99 I don't recommend that approach. If the jury spends the entire trial being overly critical by applying the wrong standard, then it'll be hard to change their perception of the entire case with a closing argument. It's better for a jury to experience a case correctly than to ask the jury to remember the case correctly.
I would never say "may it please the court." It is unnecessary and pushes the jurors to the backs of their chairs, it's legal speak. The first words in this case should have been about the body, the date comes later. When you say may it please the court you are boring. Don't be boring in openings, most jurors make up their minds in the first 5-10 minutes of the opening.
What are your thoughts on this Opening Statement? What did you like and what didn't you like?
Too complicated.
You automatically started with a jury trial rather than saying that there are several different types of opening statements such as a bench trial.😞 where there was no jury skip that whole card.
Love this opening catchy and to the ominous point of the story
I’m Australian. Very junior lawyer. I have knocked over many much more experienced counsel than I because I am super friendly and get the jury onside. I try to make every jury member smile or nod at me at least once when talking.
This is great perspective 👏
In the US it just looks creepy to the jury though... fine line we walk to appear "friendly" as apposed to the angry rebutter from Heck... eye contact is viewed as creepy and an attempt to WIN the jury with one look...doesn't work here. Looking like normal Joe is good but is a "dance on a landmine" in the US
Jarrett thank you for this content. Can you do some videos that do not involve a jury? For example, a Family Law Enforcement case.
Good Tutorial! I would like to see one of your opening statements, for contrast. Thanks.
Thanks! I actually did my version of this Opening for one of the lessons on Trial Ad Academy (and there's a follow up lesson where I pick myself apart haha). But I like your idea of posting another video on TH-cam for contrast!
I love you the pointing thing is so funny
Dang it! There's a typo at 5:38... I have dishonored my family 😔😔
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How detailed are you allowed to be about evidence as a pro Se' self representing defendant when making opening statements to a jury? Is there a time limit on how long you are allowed to make an opening statement in Texas? And are the rules and guidelines for opening statements the same for the defense as the state?
Can you do videos on civil court
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Glad to hear it! 🙌
In opening or closing statements are you allowed to speak of the corruption that is so embedded within our legal / judicial system these days and how all of our civil rights are being trampled on and strangled from our lives? I am not being fictitious I am being serious? As a Pro Se' defendant are we allowed to be a bit dramatic in order to make an extremely poignant point about being falsely accused and charged with a crime?
You want to use your time instilling distrust in the jury of the very system they are participating in. That sounds like a terrible idea. You're making it political
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Hmmm it looks like it was emailed to you, however, I don't see that you opened the email. Maybe check your promotions folder? Or am I not understanding what you mean by expired? I'll shoot you an email as well just to be safe.
I'm too late for it
She definitely should have used technology. A PowerPoint with a timeline and a list of characters along with their roles.
Totally agree
No, no, no! The prosecutor never mentions the burden of proof!
Haha maybe she hit it hard during jury selection? 😅 Either way, she needs to tie in the facts to the burden of proof.
@@LawVenture for an opening statement? she can do it in the closing
@@lukajankovic99 I don't recommend that approach. If the jury spends the entire trial being overly critical by applying the wrong standard, then it'll be hard to change their perception of the entire case with a closing argument. It's better for a jury to experience a case correctly than to ask the jury to remember the case correctly.
I would never say "may it please the court." It is unnecessary and pushes the jurors to the backs of their chairs, it's legal speak. The first words in this case should have been about the body, the date comes later. When you say may it please the court you are boring. Don't be boring in openings, most jurors make up their minds in the first 5-10 minutes of the opening.
Lol ultimate arm chair quarterback with a nonsense critique. He should learn what to do from this lady.