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opening_statements [2019/04/12 14:31]
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 In Defending Suspects at Police Stations Ed Cape puts forward an outline for Opening Statements and recommends the lawyer should explain the following: In Defending Suspects at Police Stations Ed Cape puts forward an outline for Opening Statements and recommends the lawyer should explain the following:
-Explain ​the Role: to protect and advance my clients legal rights and to advise the client in interview where necessary. +  - Ordered List ItemExplain ​the Role: to protect and advance my clients legal rights and to advise the client in interview where necessary. 
-Formality: to address the client and rep with appropriate formality +  - Ordered List ItemFormality: to address the client and rep with appropriate formality 
-Comment ​or No Comment: "On my advice my client will/will not be answering questions. Please do not undermine my clients decision or I will intervene."​ +  - Ordered List ItemComment ​or No Comment: "On my advice my client will/will not be answering questions. Please do not undermine my clients decision or I will intervene."​ 
-Reasons ​to intervene:​ +  - Ordered List ItemReasons ​to intervene:​ 
-the client asks for advice+  - Ordered List Itemthe ​client asks for advice
 introduction of new undisclosed evidence introduction of new undisclosed evidence
 any pressure put upon the client any pressure put upon the client
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