I have to give a deposition in a federal court case w/in the next month or so.. Any advice?
Im really nervous about it-- i know that attorneys are going to be badgering me for like 5 or 6 hours asking me the same question five different ways.
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Dress professionally. It makes a difference in how your testimony is perceived. Someone who shows up at court in a plaid short-sleeved shirt is less credible than someone in a coat and tie.
Absolute truth, even if it makes you or people you care about look bad.
Answer only the question being asked. Offer nothing else in response to the question. Do not elaborate on your answer. This is important.
Don't try to guess what anyone was thinking or what their intentions or reasoning might have been when they acted or spoke as they did. Stick to facts known to you.
If you do not remember, say so.
If you think you remember but are not certain of some aspect of your answer, say so.
You should be fine.
Tell the truth, and maintain consistency.
Simply tell the truth!
They already know the answers to all of the questions. Just answer whatever they ask and be over with it.
Listen to the question. Carefully. Answer what they are asking, not what you wish they were asking or thought they'd be asking. Don't try to be tricky or sarcastic. Listen to your lawyer.
The best advice I can give is:
1. if you don't know, tell them you don't know!
2. Tell the honest and bare truth.
3. If they piss you off, TELL THEM.
4. You CAN refuse to answer a question.
5. Again, if you don't know, just say so.
you can bet the FBI knows the answers to the questions, before they ask them....
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