| Difficult Criminal Practice Issues in District Court
Sponsored by the Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Wednesday, April 05, 2000
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Many of the "hot button" issues in our society such as domestic violence, drug distribution, and operating under the influence, are dealt with every day in our communities' district courts.
- With "truth-in-sentencing" and mandatory "get tough" sentences for a variety of offenses, more defendants are being sentenced in the district court to longer periods of incarceration.
- With their clients faced with prosecution of crimes "unpopular" with the public, defense counsel are well advised to ensure their clients' rights are protected.
- Under the one-trial system, district courts have now become "courts of record" requiring attorneys to use their advocacy skills at every stage of the proceedings.
Attend Difficult Criminal Practice Issues in District Court to gain a judicial perspective and learn how experienced practitioners are handling these changes. In addition to engaging panel discussion, this course includes a demonstration of how to utilize the information presented. This program gives you a behind the scenes view of the nuances of practice in district court and an understanding of the points to include in your arguments to be successful.
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Honorable John J. Irwin, Jr., Director
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Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA |
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Michele M. Armour
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Norfolk County District Attorney's Office |
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Lawrence J. Christopher, Jr.
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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office |
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Kathleen E. Coffey
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First Justice, West Roxbury Division, Boston Municipal Court Department, was appointed to the Bench in 1993. Before joining the Bench, she was in private practice from 1988-1993 at Parkway Law Office in West Roxbury and with Brogna & Butters from 1985-1988. From 1979-1983, she was an ADA for Suffolk County. She has been a Visiting Associate Professor and a member of the adjunct faculty at Suffolk U. Law School. She is a graduate of BC Law School. |
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Dino Matthew Colucci, Chair
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Is a trial lawyer and founding partner of Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. His practice concentrates in all areas of personal injury litigation, including premises and products liability, as well as criminal and business litigation. Mr. Colucci has served as the Chair of the Suffolk University Law School Advanced Legal Studies Committee since 1997 and has frequently lectured and written on civil and criminal litigation. He has written articles for the Suffolk University Law Review and served on the Suffolk University Law School Dean Search Committee in 1999. In 2002, he was elected to serve a term on the Board of Trustees of Suffolk University. |
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John T. Dawley
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Boston |
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Rosemary B. Minehan
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District Court, Wareham Division |
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Associate Dean Marc G. Perlin
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Suffolk University Law School, Boston |
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Honorable Robert C. Rufo
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Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court |
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~ Agenda ~
Arraignment & Bail
- Chapter 276 § 58 Revocation
- Chapter 276 § 58A Dangerousness
- Chapter 123A, § 35 Alcohol
- Chapter 123 § 15B Competence, criminal responsibility, arraignment and bail issues are discussed where the defendant faces the possibility of pretrial incarceration under G.L. c. 276, § 58 and § 58A.
Participants will understand what factors are taken into consideration by district court judges who routinely "admit" persons to bail and hold hearings concerning bail revocation and pretrial detention based upon dangerousness.
Competency
Where a defendant's competency to stand trial or criminal responsibility is at issue, prosecutors and defense attorneys must have a working knowledge of the substantive law and procedural rerequisites applicable to criminal proceedings. Participants will be exposed to a comprehensive discussion of issues encompassed under G.L. c. 123.
Pre-Trial Conference and Hearings
A meaningful pretrial conference and pretrial hearing cannot take place unless the prosecution as well as defense counsel are prepared. Conference attendees will get an "inside" look into the mechanics of a pretrial hearing concerning discovery issues, scheduling a case for trial, and tendering a plea for possible pretrial disposition. Prosecution and defense counsel will gain an understanding of the issues surrounding the filing of a pretrial conference report, the device which is designed to respond to the legitimate demands of the adversarial system which will promote a fair and expeditious disposition of the case.
Issues Arising at Trial
- Motions in Limine and Motions to Suppress: What evidence gets in and under what circumstances?
- Witness Testifying as to "Ultimate Issue"
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Wednesday, April 05, 2000 |
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$149; $99 for attorneys admitted since 1997, CPCS attorneys, ADAs and MACDL members. Tuition includes course book and refreshments.
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Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability.
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Any cancellations received 24 hours prior to the program will be granted a refund, minus a $15.00 charge. If you cannot attend, you can send a substitute, otherwise you will receive the written course materials.
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT & NY.
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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