Cross-Examining the Badge: Neil Rockind Breaks Down Peralta v. Los Angeles

In this episode of Killer Cross Examination, legendary trial lawyer Neil Rockind takes a deep dive into the high-stakes civil rights case of Peralta v. City of Los Angeles. #neilrockind #killercrossexamination #peralta #losangeles When an LAPD officer-involved shooting leads to a federal trial, the outcome often hinges on a single factor: the credibility of the officers on the stand. Neil breaks down the intense courtroom drama, analyzing the specific cross-examination techniques used to challenge the "split-second decision" defense and the "reasonableness" of lethal force. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Peralta Facts: The background of the tragic encounter and the legal theories behind the lawsuit. Deconstructing the Narrative: How to use a witness’s own statements to expose inconsistencies in their version of events. The Art of the Controlled Cross: Neil explains how to pin down government witnesses and prevent them from retreating into "policy and training" jargon. Reasonable vs. Real: A look at how the Fourth Amendment standard was tested in the Peralta trial and what it means for future police misconduct cases. Whether you are a law student, a trial junkie, or a practicing attorney looking to sharpen your skills, this breakdown offers a masterclass in how to handle one of the most difficult types of witnesses: the armed professional. About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, public figures and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: Https://www.X.com/neilrockindlaw   / rockindlaw   https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ****************************************** Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved.