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In reply to the discussion: Trial Update [View all]H2O Man
(73,528 posts)I definitely agree with you -- trials are stressful. Civil court is tense, often extremely much so. And criminal court is even more so ....especially a murder trial.
Today, when I was talking with my cousin, I reminded him that all he has to do on that witness stand is tell the truth. The defense attorney will try to engage him in conversation, and even ask questions that are intended to confuse and/or upset him.
Though I'm retired now, during my career as a psychiatric social worker, I had the opportunity to serve as a witness in more trials than I can count. I reviewed a few simple tactics to keep things level with my cousin. ("Never attempt to argue with the opposing attorney," etc.)
I'm lucky to have many outstanding people in my family, and among my friends. It helps to keep me sane -- or at least as close to sane as I tend to be!