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The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense

David Ball, Elliot Sol Abrams, Emilia Beskind, Edward P. Capozzi, Roger J. Dodd, et al.
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The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to find plentiful reasonable doubts, and shows how to avoid the common practices that cause most convictions.

The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense brings defense advocacy back to its intended strengths, teaching readers how to find and show plentiful reasonable doubts that counsel most often misses. It also showcases how to avoid common practices that cause most convictions.

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Paperback: 194 pages; 1st edition (2024); ISBN: 9781639054404

Publisher: American Bar Association

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part 1: Concept and Principles

  1. What is Rule Out?
  2. Racism
  3. The Warning
  4. Burden Shifting and Lesser Included Defenses by Richard S. Jaff
  5. The Art and Craft of Reasonable Doubts
  6. Forensics and Junk Science
  7. Reasonable Doubt and Law by Elliot Abrams


Part 2: Rule Out in Practice

  1. Voir Dire
  2. Opening Statement by Shannon Tucker
  3. Direct Examination
  4. Cross-Examination
  5. Closing Argument
  6. Focus Groups by Artemis Malekpour
  7. Reasonable Doubts in Sex Crime Cases by Susan Seahorn


Bibliography
About the Author and Contributors
Index

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More than Just a theoretical discussion

"If you are a criminal defense attorney looking to sharpen your trial skills, The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense is an absolute must-read. This book masterfully explains the legal intricacies of the Beyond a Reasonable Doubt standard, offering clear guidance on how to present it effectively in court. What sets this book apart is its practical approach to helping jurors not only understand the law but also want to follow it. The author provides insightful strategies to frame the reasonable doubt standard in a way that resonates with jurors, ensuring they grasp its significance in protecting the accused. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of this book is its breakdown of how to identify and present reasonable doubts in any criminal case. Whether dealing with evidentiary inconsistencies, unreliable witnesses, or flawed investigations, the book provides a roadmap for systematically exposing doubts that can sway a jury in favor of acquittal. This is not just a theoretical discussion—it’s a practical guide filled with trial-tested techniques that every criminal defense lawyer should have at their fingertips. If your goal is to improve your ability to defend clients by effectively communicating the reasonable doubt standard, this book belongs on your shelf."

Caleb C. (5/5)

"Another excellent book with great ideas from the master, David Ball."

Alan (5/5)

Definitely a creative way of

"Definitely a creative way of looking at reasonable doubt."

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The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to find plentiful reasonable doubts, and shows how to avoid the common practices that cause most convictions.

The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense brings defense advocacy back to its intended strengths, teaching readers how to find and show plentiful reasonable doubts that counsel most often misses. It also showcases how to avoid common practices that cause most convictions.

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