How do I control my body language and facial expressions in front of the jury?
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If you subject your self to the problem you will become used to it. If you are subjected to somthing often you will become used to it and not show as much of a reaction. \nThe thing is that you can use your emotions to your advantage... have you ever thought about that? \n\nI was a law student and I could not continue becuase I am very much the same as your self. You will become heartless if you decide to loose your emotions. I have seen it may times. war verterans, social workers, people that have had a terrible life.\n\nI would say emotions are a gift from god and I would use them. Maybe you could find a carrer that would suit you better? still in the field of law...
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i think him being mentally challenge would be in consideration. But it also will be determine how severely he/she is. If he/she is very servery mentally challenge then maybe he Will be put into a mental institution BC he is a danger to society. So it all depends on how severally he/she is on what the judge will say. If it is a jury that is gonna do it then it could go any way. they could fine him totally Innocent or not. but it depends on how server it is and if the Judge is doing the judging or if it is going to be jury.
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make a scene, that is always fun....\n\nyell at them to stop looking at you\n\nthis has 2 distinct advantages.\n\n1. everyone else thinks that person is a total pervet\n2. the person doing the staring thinks your completely nuts and will generally stop looking at you forever
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In my opinion, I think you have to be crafty, deceitful is a good trait! Oh! I nearly forgot! Greedy! and lies, you must be able to lie effectively! Prolong litigation for as long as you can, as it makes you more money! And take them for as much as you can! Wring your client out so no more money is left! Of course that is after you've wrung out the defendant!!!!! lol. I hope this helps! Have a good day!
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if you truly think you can do it, i say enter. a trick i learned before my school talent show is before you go on stage close your eyes and tap your forehead and count the taps. it helps because it makes your brain concentrate on the counting and taps instead of thinking about being nervous or all the bad things that could happen. it helped rid me of my stage fright.! hope i helped!
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best way to get out ever\nwhen you go in just say" that Nword is guilty!"\nif they say but the defendant is not black \nyou say my mistake "he's Innocent"\nyou should be excused
470307
As long as you keep your cool, things are probably gonna be okay.  Remember that the other attorney has to knock you off your track to fluster you for the jury.  From what you said your client was in the right, because the OTHER car had to yield.  As long as you remember that your client is right, think fast on your feet, and DO NOT under ANY circumstances loose your cool, you should be fine.  The first thing a jury sees when an attorney gets flustered is "maybe s/he doesn't believe in their clients innocence" and if you don't, why should they?  \n\nGood luck!  I loved my mock trials!
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Ok... this might help.\nVoice: Standing up straight should make you sound alot better.  My coach taught me a method: breath in, and as you are breathing out yell in a peppy and enthusiastic voice.  Don't speak too fast, or too serious, you want to brighten up the faces of your judges.  \nJumps: Jumps are best practiced on a spring floor or trampoline.  If there is a specific jump you need work on, research tips online or in books.  Don't forget to smile when you jump, I know it's hard, but it is great when the judges look at it.\nMotions: Move your body swiftly to the motion you are performing, and then lock it!  Keep it stiff and hold tight.\nTumbling: This sounds silly, but you can practice your tumbling skills and have fun at the same time.  I sometimes practice while watching TV... listening to music... yeah.  Get a friend to spot you in this kind of stuff.\nFitness:  Work on sit ups, push ups, and other exercises for about 1-2 mins at a time.  Lift 2-3 pound weights a few times a day, eat healthy.\nHow to deal w/ mean cheerleaders: Just ignore them, get some REAL help.\n\nGood luck at tryouts! You'll do great!
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I've had to do a lot of public speaking events, and like most Americans, i would have preferred death. one thing i learned, to make it easier, is never look at the entire group at once. Only look at one person, or two, at a time. Then, it's just like having a normal conversation. it make it seem less overwhelming. Also, don't try and memorize what you want to say. Have a very BARE outline, of points you want to cover, then speak to each one as you go down the list. trying to remember EVERYTHING you want to say, not only will confuse you, but if you miss something, you'll throw yourself off. remember, they don't KNOW what your going to say, so if you mess up, they don't know. Last, but probably most important, never apologize. You lose all credibility when you start out with "I'm sorry, this is my first....". i wish you the best of luck!!!
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Basically, the goal is to find a way to ask questions that will uncover those people who are likely to be on your side (either side). \n\nSome of these questions are designed to find potential jurors who would be biased against your case, or good for the other side, so that you can get them dismissed from the jury. Those are the most common, and they don't have to be too subtle.\n\nThe other type of questions are those which will reveal the jurors likely to believe your argument, but you need to do it in a way that doesn't reveal your strategy to the other side. This requires a lot of subtlety. It's usually just easier to accept anyone on the jury that you can't exclude.\n\nAs far as any particular situation, look for reasons of potential bias or prejudice. So, let's take a mugging case with three teenagers (first time offenders during spring break) as the defendants. \n\nThe defense might ask questions about who has ever been mugged, or felt threatened walking home at night, or was picked on during high school. These would indicate people likely to convict because they are afraid of being mugged themself. \n\nThe prosecution might ask questions about tolerance, mercy, people who have lived a little on the wild side themselves, people who are bullies, etc. This would indicate people likely to acquit because they either identify with the defendants, or because they believe everyone deserves a second chance.\n\nThe specific questions vary based on the fact pattern. But the goal is always to find out who among the jury pool would be bad for your case, for whatever reason, and get them dismissed.
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I think appearance has much to do with it. I was called up for jury duty several years ago. I wore glasses, was heavier, reddish hair, and in need of dental work. I was dismissed every time.\n\nAbout three years ago, I was picked once again for jury duty. This time, contacts not glasses, blonde highlighted hair, and several hundred dollars of dental work later... I was chosen to sit on two cases. \n\nThere are many things that cause people to see us different. \n\nYou are probably a much better person than that guy was!! Don't allow him to bring you down. Money...looks...etc... doesn't make us who we are, but often makes jerks the jerk they are.
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I would use appearance, mannerisms, actions. \n\nI found a link that addresses the subject, also. Good luck.\nhttp://www.soulwork.net/sw_articles_eng/abnormal.htm
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I am a teacher who also gets very nervous when doing a presentation or workshop in front of my peers, so try these tricks:\n\n1) Practice, practice, practice.  Rehearse in front of your family, friends, a mirror, whatever.  The more you know the material, the easier it will come.  Alot of the times you may get nervous because you are afraid you are going to screw up or look silly.  If you have what you are going to say down, that should help.  \n\n2) Before you go up, use the restroom.  On the way there, take big strides and swing your arms steadily.  Your goal here is to burn off the extra adrenaline and rthe exercise will help you relax.\n\n3) I cannot remember the proper name for this technique, but it DOES work.  Breathe in, tighten your stomach muscles, working from the top ones down to the bottom ones.  What you are doing is burning off excess adrenaline and at the same time breathing slower and deeper.  I use this one every time and it works great.  Once you have finished with the bottom muscles, exhale and repeat.\n\n4)  Relax...Breathe in slowly, hold your breath for 4 to 5 seconds, then slowly exhale.\n\n5)  Remember... that nobody sitting there is judging you.  They all understand how nerve racking it can be to speak in public.  They want you to succeed.\n\n6)  Pick one friendly, smiling face in the crowd and focus on that one person.  This doesn't mean that you don't scan the room and present to the class, but always return your focus to that one person and you will be ok.\n\nHope this helps!\n\n"There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars". - Mark Twain
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Practice. That's the main thing that will help. I have that problem, and it helped me to remind myself that the person I am talking to is just a human - exactly like me... absolutely no more special, and therefore should have no power to make me nervous. Another thing I do that has helped is observe people with really good social abilities. It doesn't exactly make you more calm, but it shows you more options of how to act in situations when talking to people - which over time will make you more confident in yourself as you become more comfortable with the "talents" you've learned.
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It can create bias. Jurors viewing a defendant in prison garb will assume guilt and most people (although they may not confess to it) have difficulty getting past visual cues like that. Imagine if you saw a distinguished looking gentleman dressed in surgical scrubs. You assume he is a doctor and your friend would have a hard time convincing you he's actually a plumber. Our society and nature in general responds to visual cues such as those in order to interact with each other.
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1. Practice your material until it's second nature\n2. Dress in comfortable clothing\n3. Look at things that do not cause you anxiety\n4. If you make a mistake do not dwell upon it ... move on confidently\n5. Pre-live the event ... running scenarios such as you forget your lines and recover or you do a great job.  This will get you shifted and ready for any eventuality.\n6. Know that people admire your ability to speak publicly and mistakes are understood and overlooked.
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Less is more.\n\nStart with nonverbal eye contact, a raised eyebrow...and exude dissapointment in their judgement with every pore of your being. Most of the time, that stops it cold, especially when they know that you will follow up with more severe responses if they don't toe the line.\n\nIf they still are at it, ignoring you, etc. move into closer proximity to them. Stand next to them. Continue with your instruction while you're doing this.\n\nIf they are still at it, say their name, quietly but clearly. State the behavior you want them to do. "Joe, sit quietly and listen (or read, or complete the assignment, etc.)."\n\nIf they are still at it after that, now it is time to pull out your formal big guns (your posted consequences). Start with the verbal warning. "Joe, if you do not sit quietly and listen (or read the book, etc.), you will have to stay a minute after the bell (or whatever your first consequence is)."\n\nIf he doesn't respond to that, then there is no further warning. Start down your list of consequences.\n\nTypical elementary school lists tend to be as follows:\n1) 5 minutes off the next recess\n2) loss of all of the next recess\n3) lunch detention\n4) call home to parents\n5) trip to principal's office after calling parents\n\nTypical secondary school lists are similar, but it is one minute or three minutes after the dismiss bell rather than recess time for the first two consequences.\n\nUsually, there is one or two "volunteers" at the beginning of the semester/year who will help you prove to the others that you are consistent, unwaivering, and fair about following the consequences. The others will take note, and you will not have to use the more severe consequences all that often.