The role of exhibits in trial prep

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Ever wondered how crucial exhibits are in trial preparation? A well-organized exhibit list can make or break a case. For instance, I recently handled a trial where we had over 150 exhibits, and ensuring each was accurately numbered and easily accessible significantly improved our efficiency during the proceedings?

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I totally agree that having exhibits ‘accurately numbered and easily accessible’ can save a lot of time in the courtroom. One thing that’s helped me is cross-referencing exhibits with witness statements ahead of time, so you can quickly direct the jury without fumbling around. Ever tried that?

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