Part of David Serna’s long career in the field of law is an equally long string of accomplishments, accolades, and awards. These are a testament to the trust and expertise he cultivated for years among colleagues and clients, as well as the groundbreaking cases that he had expertly handled. He looks back at his successes …
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An Overview of Criminal Procedure
Court procedures can be difficult to understand if not explained in layman’s terms. Examples of the most common questions include what an arraignment is, what happens after an arrest, how does the prosecutor determine the correctness of a criminal charge, and what standard does the grand jury or the judge use in determining the propriety …
Reliability of Evidence: Key to Winning Cases
David Serna reminds prosecutors that when preparing for the presentation of a case, they must make an exhaustive yet understandable discussion of their evidence. The evidence must be arranged clearly for the jurors and easy to follow. The way the story is presented has a significant impact on the attention of the jury. Prosecutors must …
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Preparing for the Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
Trial lawyers must be prepared to cross-examine expert witnesses. This requires extensive preparation because triers of fact and counsels are rarely equipped with knowledge about the subject matter covered by the expert testimony. Additionally, the behavior of each witness differs from each other. Some expert witnesses can explain and communicate matters in layman’s terms while …
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Impeaching a Witness Based Competency Issues
Impeaching a witness is a common tactic used to weaken the evidence of an opponent. There are many ways to challenge the credibility of the testimony, discredit, or impeach a witness. Lawyers must bear in mind these grounds as they become relevant during the cross-examination. The goal is to give the jury a reason not …
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3 Things New Lawyers Should Do Before Going to Trial
Going to trial for the first time is something you don’t learn from textbooks and just by observing your colleagues. For many newly minted lawyers, experiencing it even for the second or third time is still nerve-racking. The experience varies depending on who your opponent is and what case you are handling. Today, David Serna, …
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Welcome to My New (Your Profession) Blog
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
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