Courtroom testimony is nerve-wracking. You’re under oath, in the spotlight and half of the time you are being questioned by someone who is likely out to get you. However, there is one thing to NOT do.
Do NOT interrupt.
Do NOT interrupt the person examining you. Do not interrupt whoever is asking the question and do NOT interrupt the Judge. It never ends well, even if what you have to say is very relevant and important. Wait. Say it when asked or when explaining your answer. Also, do NOT just volunteer information. A Question is asked, an Answer is given. If there is a moment of silence or a pause while the next question is being formulated there is no need to fill in the silence with talking. Be still.
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Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Litigation Attorney in Mississippi and does his best to not interrupt the Judge.
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