Another Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination?

Many years ago, when I was actually trying cases, I wrote an article on the Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination for the FDCC Quarterly.  I thought Irving Younger’s original Ten Commandments needed a little updating.  People seemed to like it, and it was cited by several practitioners I respect.  I’m don’t think that basic principles of trial advocacy ever get old, so I’m submitting it for your review and consideration.

Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination