Mark O'Mara : Writer charged that he ' had ` ` acting lessons '' for court . O'Mara : True , he seemed on - point , but why should n't he be ? He 's trying to show innocence . He says in litigation , as in life , we show ourselves in best light . Lawyers indeed coach clients . O'Mara : Police , prosecutors , judges do it , too . Welcome to litigation . The important question is : Did he present his testimony in a way in which the judge believed he was sincere ? Everyone is watching .
Mark O'Mara : Writer charged that he ' had ` ` acting lessons '' for court . O'Mara : True , he seemed on - point , but why should n't he be ? He 's trying to show innocence . He says in litigation , as in life , we show ourselves in best light . Lawyers indeed coach clients . O'Mara : Police , prosecutors , judges do it , too . Welcome to litigation . Everyone is watching .