Effective Courtroom Testimony Research Paper

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Effective courtroom testimony of law enforcement officer first consists of having a good first impression. Officer should be well dressed and have good demeanor, the same goes for the prosecutor. When being questioned it important to make sure you tell the truth. If you say something incorrectly or wrong you have to be willing to admit that you are incorrect. Showing that you are willing to admit to being wrong can help the jury and judge see you as a credible witness. Officer should know how to respond to questioning, because a defense attorney cannot tell you what to say, they can only express how to say something most effectively. Another good technique for a good testimony is good eye contact with the judge and jury, this is also a good

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