Introduction to Impeachment – Primary Attorney Strategies and Tactic

Lesson Purpose: To present the primary strategies and tactics utilized by defense attorneys during cross examination to present their theory of the case through impeachment of the witness.

Training Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student
will be able to achieve the following objectives:

1. Become acquainted with the strategies used for
   impeachment during cross examination and
   recognize the tactic used to implement those
   strategies when they arise.
2. Understand how a defense attorney prepares
   their cross examination with certain strategies in
   mind and utilizes those which further their theory
   of the case.
3. Grasp the significance and impact their
   professional and personal background,
   experiences, attitudes and relationships have
   upon their cross-examination experience.
   

Hours: 90 Minutes

Instructional Method: Lecture/Scenario based questions.
Materials Required: Pen/Pencil, Student Handout, Student Lesson Plan