25 min
Ep. 251 - Is it Ok to [GASP] CRY IN COURT? From Hostage To Hero
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- How To
Let's talk about a courtroom taboo: crying.
IS IT -REALLY- OK TO CRY IN COURT?
Spoiler alert: Mama Sari is giving you the green light.
Because here's the thing: showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness — it's a sign of authenticity, passion, and unwavering dedication to your client.
So, next time you feel that lump in your throat, embrace that shit.
Tune in now.
Xo,
Sari
Quote:
"If emotions are contagious, my question to you is: why are you not using that opportunity to set the stage, and to set the tone of what happened? It's not facts that make people mad or sad or any of the other things. It's tone of voice, it's word choice, which is nonverbal. It's body language. We have to do these things so that the jury does feel an emotion, and that will then motivate them to act. Remember that your job is hard because you have to motivate the jury to do something when the easiest thing is to leave things as they are."
* * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * *
THREE POWERFUL STRATEGIES TO HELP READ A JUROR’S MIND
Understand what the jury is thinking, so you can gain the confidence to trust them - and yourself - in the courtroom.
Get the training here:
sariswears.com/jury
Can't get enough of me? Connect with me here:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/saridelamotte/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SariSwears
Watch on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@saridelamotte
Free FB Group for Plaintiff & Criminal Defense Attorneys
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromhostagetohero/
Let's talk about a courtroom taboo: crying.
IS IT -REALLY- OK TO CRY IN COURT?
Spoiler alert: Mama Sari is giving you the green light.
Because here's the thing: showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness — it's a sign of authenticity, passion, and unwavering dedication to your client.
So, next time you feel that lump in your throat, embrace that shit.
Tune in now.
Xo,
Sari
Quote:
"If emotions are contagious, my question to you is: why are you not using that opportunity to set the stage, and to set the tone of what happened? It's not facts that make people mad or sad or any of the other things. It's tone of voice, it's word choice, which is nonverbal. It's body language. We have to do these things so that the jury does feel an emotion, and that will then motivate them to act. Remember that your job is hard because you have to motivate the jury to do something when the easiest thing is to leave things as they are."
* * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * *
THREE POWERFUL STRATEGIES TO HELP READ A JUROR’S MIND
Understand what the jury is thinking, so you can gain the confidence to trust them - and yourself - in the courtroom.
Get the training here:
sariswears.com/jury
Can't get enough of me? Connect with me here:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/saridelamotte/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SariSwears
Watch on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@saridelamotte
Free FB Group for Plaintiff & Criminal Defense Attorneys
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromhostagetohero/
25 min