Not everyone who breaks the law—be it civil or criminal—has to go to court. Most people choose to plead guilty or settle before having to go to trial. But, on the other hand, people also have the right to go to trial and make their arguments heard. If you plan on going to trial in […]
You may have heard that only you get one shot at making a good first impression. In a trial, this is true. The mock trial is the perfect opportunity to prepare for your case, but you need to practice as if it is your only opportunity to get your case right. We look at common […]
The menacing virus that reared its ugly little head during the Spring of 2020 made its way into every aspect of our lives and our society. From sanitation workers to grocery clerks to lawmakers, restaurant owners, and defense attorneys, the pandemic’s ripple effects have been felt across the board. And while coronavirus is far from […]
Being a trial lawyer and telling stories are inextricably linked. As a trial lawyer, you stand in front of a courtroom and tell a story— the client’s story. That story will be the guiding narrative the jury holds onto as they experience the trial and listen to the lineup of evidence. Stories are powerful, but […]
Trials are complicated. As all trial attorneys know, they involve many overlapping factors and variables, and as adrenaline and emotions are high, it makes it difficult to look at the big picture of what happened immediately after the verdict. As the dust settles on a trial, attorneys begin to wonder how they could have approached […]
The trial is at the center of our great justice system. In a society where due process is a staple of our criminal justice, the trial—in many cases—is the battlefield where attorneys use evidence, witness testimony, timelines, expert testimony, and other tactics to defend their clients and present their case to the jury. A lot […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
