A deposition is the recorded sworn oral testimony of a party or witness before trial. Depositions are used to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing party's case. It is extremely important for the expert to prepare thoroughly before providing answers on deposition and in trial. before you lays the opposing lawyer who will ask you questions, your lawyer who will defend you. and a woman who reads you your rights, she speaks first

Woman: put up your right hand please

you do so

Woman: Do you solemnly swear the testimony that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

you say “yes”, and are instructed to lower your hand. the woman will no longer speaks and begins to transcribe the conversation. your opposing lawyer begins, he will now ask you questions

Opposing Lawyer: can you please give us your name?

(please recite what crime you have done in parentheses)