Script Work — Prima Facie
Decoding the Prima Facie Script: The Blueprint for Legal Persuasion
Use Visuals:
If the rules allow, use a chart that lists the elements of the crime or claim. Checking them off as you speak can be very effective.
You knock. Judge says: ‘Show me you have a reason to enter.’ You show the key facts. Judge says: ‘Okay – come in. Now the other person has to respond.’ prima facie script
- Identified Gaps: Highlight any gaps in information or areas where the available data seems insufficient or inconclusive.
- Investigation Plan: Propose a plan for further investigation, including specific questions to be answered, additional information needed, and potential sources or methods for obtaining it.
Truth vs. Legal Proof
: Tessa struggles with the realization that the "truth" of what happened to her may not meet the rigid criteria of "legal proof" required for a conviction. Impact and Availability Decoding the Prima Facie Script: The Blueprint for