The Sixth Amendment and How It Came to Be

Embedded in the fibers of our justice system is the fundamental idea that all human lives are valuable and that freedom is an inalienable right. This is why our society does not take stripping someone’s freedom lightly. The system may not be perfect and it has its flaws, but when it comes down to it, […]

The Importance of Witness Preparation

Witnesses in a jury trial are the face of your case. The weight of their testimony will affect your case just as much as any other aspect of the trial, and is often the most important factor of your case. Witness preparation can make or break your case, but it often doesn’t get the attention […]

What Is A Shadow Jury and How Can It Benefit You?

Hearing the term “shadow jury” may make you think of an action flick or an airport novel. Although this term may elicit images of some dark, shady corporation or group of people that pull the strings behind the scenes, as our main character has to traverse through the city’s underbelly in order to solve a […]

Preparing for Your Upcoming Court Date

Court cases can be incredibly stressful events. Not many people have to endure the existential dread of sitting in a room full of strangers who are there to judge your actions. Thankfully, there’s a way to prepare yourself for your court date. Jonathan Leach, LLC is a trial consulting firm devoted to providing guidance and […]

The Importance of Mock Trials in the Real World

Wouldn’t life be much easier if you could go through test runs more often? This way, you could know exactly what to expect and how to prepare accordingly when the actual event takes place. This could come in handy before a big job interview or prior to proposing to your significant order. You may think […]

What Can a Trial Consultant Help You With?

When going to trial, there are often many things you can do to prepare that unfortunately very often fall through the cracks of the process. This is where a trial consultant comes in. A trial consultant can help you with a wide variety of things that your lawyer might not be able to. We work […]

Why is Witness Preparation Important?

Have you ever had to give a speech in front of a large crowd or an important presentation at work in front of your colleagues? Whether it’s just a few coworkers in the room or a dozen strangers, public speaking can be terrifying. In fact, it’s frequently rated as the number one fear most people […]

The Benefits of Visual and Auditory Presentations

When you were in school, sitting through a lecture, your teacher most likely relied on both visual and auditory tools to better give their presentation. Think about it. As your teacher spoke, they probably used a PowerPoint presentation or the chalkboard to illustrate their thoughts more clearly. But even with this visual aid, they probably […]

What’s Involved in Witness Preparation?

In a given trial, witnesses can help you make or break your case. While the purpose of bringing on witnesses to have them share vital information that can help your case, their presentation and the questions they receive during the trial may actually sway your chances in the opposite direction. To avoid this, witness preparation […]

The Benefits of Using a Shadow Jury in a High-Profile Case

In many high-profile court cases, the final verdict often falls into the hands of the jury. The jury, which is often comprised of random people from throughout a community—random people who all have their own belief systems, opinions, and ideas—is used to determine the facts of the case, determining based on these facts whether a […]

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