An attorney can also advise you on whether you are under a legal obligation to appear, whether you need to bring documents to your testimony, and whether there are areas about which you need not answer questions because the law recognizes a privilege.
(The lawyer or investigator asking you questions will have spent extensive time reviewing documents, so it may be a good idea for you to do the same.) You may also want to review emails, calendars, text messages, and other forms of social media before you testify. Sometimes document or social media review is unnecessary.
Lawyers and investigators are trained to ask witnesses what they have done to prepare to testify, and whether the witness has seen or read anything to refresh the witness’s memory. Under California law, if you review a document subject to the attorney-client privilege to refresh your memory, it may no longer be privileged.
Evidence wins cases, not arguments from witnesses. Ironically, one way to harm a case is to try to win it with your testimony. Nothing will sink a witness’s credibility faster than testimony that makes it clear that they are trying to win the case instead of simply telling the truth. 8. Keep your cool
Engarde is notable for being one of only two clients of Wright's who was guilty of a crime for which he was arrested. His case gave Wright the only guilty verdict in his entire law career, while Wright earned the other client an acquittal.
With the exception of Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, should the player lose, the player is given the opportunity to start again at the point where they failed, or go back to the title screen.
Caption Options. The Ace Attorney series, which saw its first U.S. release on the Nintendo DS in 2005, often puts its protagonists in the middle of murder cases. But every previous game in the series has received a Teen rating from the ESRB, marking them as suitable for 13-year-olds on up.
The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 7 years and over only. It contains: Non realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters. The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 12 years and over only. It contains: Mild bad language.
Maya FeyFirst gamePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2001)Created byShu TakumiDesigned byTatsurō IwamotoPortrayed byMirei Kiritani (film) Reno Nakamura (stage plays)9 more rows
He began wearing a special visor over his eyes that enabled him to see, although it was limited in that he could not see red on a white background. Considering his old self to have "died," he took on the new name "Godot".
Some touchy subjects - suicide, blackmail, and of course murder. Some cartoon blood and very little gore.
Geiru ToneidoGeiru Toneido (Ace Attorney)
he is 24 years old at the start of the first game. By the time of Dual Destinies, Phoenix is in his mid-thirties.
Phoenix Wright Dual DestiniesCapcom has confirmed to Joystiq that Phoenix Wright Dual Destinies has been rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB, making it the first game in the series to be given such a designation. Previous entries in the Phoenix Wright mythos have all been rated "T" for Teen.
Phoenix is featured as the protagonist in the first three games of the series, appears as a supporting character in the fourth and returns as one of the protagonists for the fifth and sixth games....Phoenix WrightChildrenTrucy Wright (adopted daughter)RelativesRyunosuke Naruhodo (ancestor)12 more rows
Mr. Phoenix Wright! The daughter of legendary prosecutor Manfred von Karma. Born and raised in Germany, she became a prosecutor at the age of 13, and hasn't lost a case since.
Fourteen thrilling cases across three titles!
four casesThere are only four cases in this installment of the game.
five casesIn this game, there are five cases, and each one is incredibly engaging and thrilling! Without trying to reveal to much though, I'll warn that a decent amount of the game references cases from the first two Ace Attorney games, so be prepared for that if you haven't played them yet.
Testimony can be provided in several ways: (1) By written statement, usually called a declaration or affidavit; (2) by deposition or on-the-record interview that may be recorded by a court reporter or a video or audio recording device; or (3) by providing live testimony in a trial or evidentiary hearing, arbitration, or other quasi-judicial hearing. Regardless of the form testimony takes, the law and the oath are the same, so the witness’s duty to tell the truth remains the same.
Pause before answering each question to allow the lawyers time to object. Here are some common objections:
The simple answer is tell the truth. Your sole responsibility on the witness stand is to answer truthfully the questions you are asked. This sounds easier than it is because of the competing pressures that often distract witnesses from the simple responsibility to be truthful.
In California, lawyers typically use declarations because affidavits are not required. Although these written statements are sometimes admissible evidence, they are viewed with some skepticism because they are not subject to cross examination, and they are often prepared by lawyers.
The key element to prove a charge of perjury is that the false statement must be “knowingly” made. It is not enough for the prosecutor to prove that the witness testified falsely. The prosecutor must also prove that the witness knew the testimony was false when they said it.
The Oath. Before a witnesses testifies, a court reporter (sometimes called a CSR which stands for Certified Shorthand Reporter) or a courtroom clerk asks the witnesses to raise their right hand and swear or affirm that the testimony they are about to give is the truth.
One benefit of hiring your own attorney is the attorney-client privilege. The privilege allows you to communicate freely with the attorney about areas of concern, and to ask all of your questions without fear of appearing guilty or untruthful. An attorney can also advise you on whether you are under a legal obligation to appear, whether you need to bring documents to your testimony, and whether there are areas about which you need not answer questions because the law recognizes a privilege. For example, in California, witnesses have a right to financial privacy that may allow the witness to refuse to answer questions about their income or net worth. Other examples include a witness’s right to refuse to answer questions about communications with the witness’s physician, priest, or lawyer.