| Children on Trial
A Presentation of Trial Skills
Sponsored with the Juvenile Justice Center
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Friday, May 02, 2003
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Schedule/Agenda
Registration Information
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This one day mini-trial features individual courtroom presentations and critiques by leading practitioners and judges on a variety of trial skills including direct and cross examination of an expert on juvenile competency, witness identification procedures, opening statements and closing arguments.
As juvenile defenders know, the pressure to make pleas in juvenile court is significant. The value to the “system” is considered to be savings in time and effort. This attitude has meant that most youth spend only 6 to 8 minutes before a judge per court appearance.
The legal rights of clients are only as valuable as the quality of the advocates who defend them. As trial opportunities diminish, the overall quality of advocacy inevitably suffers. Juvenile defenders in the Commonwealth are not taking full advantage of the unique provision of our juvenile code. The lack of real trials, bench or jury, signals to our youthful clients that the system does not work, and regardless of culpability, it’s better – faster easier – to take a plea. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to participate in this mock demonstration and develop your trial skills.
| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
| 9:10 |
When to Claim a Jury Trial & Selecting a Jury |
Willie J. Davis, Esq.
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| 9:25 |
Opening Statements |
Mark Zanini, Esq. & Willie Davis, Esq.
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| 9:45 |
Judicial Commentary & Attorney Strategy |
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| 10:30 |
Direct Examination of Competence of Defendant |
Kenneth J. King, Esq.
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| 11:00 |
Cross Examination on Competence |
Nancy L. Hathaway, Esq.
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| 11:30 |
Judicial Commentary & Attorney Strategy |
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| 12:15 |
Lunch (on your own) |
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| 1:15 |
Direct Examination of Eyewitness and Police Officer re Identification Process |
Brenden J. McMahon, Esq.
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| 1:45 |
Cross Examination of Eyewitness and Police Officer re I.D. |
James Doyle, Esq.
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| 2:15 |
Judicial Commentary & Attorney Strategy |
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| 3:00 |
Closing Arguments |
Andrea Cabral, Sheriff & Pierre F. Monette, Jr., Esq.
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| 4:00 |
Judicial Commentary & Attorney Strategy |
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| Date: |
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Friday, May 02, 2003 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $65.
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| Walk-Ins: |
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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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| Refunds: |
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Written requests for cancellations received via fax or email 24 hours prior to the program will be granted a refund, minus a $15 charge. If you cannot attend, you can send a substitute, otherwise you will receive the written course materials.
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| Location: |
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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| Credit: |
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Approved for CLE Credit in NY, RI, NH, VT & ME. This course has also been approved for 6 CPCS Mental Health Litigation and 7 CAFL credits.
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Special
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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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Directions to the Law School.
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