Advocacy lesson: Set ’em up quick, take ’em down slow
There was an occasion when I saw Amer open his cross-examination on an investigating officer (IO) in a case we did together with Amer’s partner, Edmund Bon, in Ampang many years ago. It’s a tale I tell in my advocacy tutorials when the occasion calls for it. But first, his questions: “Inspector, you have been thorough with your investigations?” “Yes.” “Is there anything you would do differently?” “No.” “You are satisfied with your investigations?” “Yes.” …