Trial Tactics

What is Trial Tactics?

In trial, the lawyer shall not allude to any matter that the lawyer does not reasonably believe is relevant or that will not be supported by admissible evidence, assert personal knowledge of facts in issue except when testifying as a witness, or state a personal opinion as to the justness of a cause, the credibility of a witness, the culpability of a civil litigant or the guilt or innocence of an accused. Rule 3.4(e)

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Ethics terms:

• False Evidence to Tribunal
• Dealing With Unrepresented Person
• Notice of Withdrawal

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