The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish Training Class

Course ID: 8330

The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish Training Seminar

Develop Your Skills to Achieve Your Goals

As you know, the criminal justice system was set up to ensure a fair trial for the defendant in a criminal action. However, to truly provide fair representation, you need an in-depth understanding of the issues and procedures involved. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your defense skills and knowledge of trial proceedings from start to finish.

Our experts will take you, step-by-step, through the criminal trial. Learn how to conduct voir dire and evaluate potential jurors. Get the strategies the pros use to prepare and deliver electrifying opening statements and closing arguments. Come away with insight into handling the examination of lay and expert witnesses at trial. Discover how to present evidence for the best results. You'll also find out how jury instructions can impact the final verdict.

Stay ahead of the curve with these winning techniques!

Come away with the secrets of sophisticated jury selection
Explore cutting edge strategies to use when developing your defense theory and case theme
Find out how you can use your opening statement as a road map for the jury
Learn savvy ways to examine lay witnesses and expert witnesses
What do you do when an objection is raised? Find out here!
Understand what steps you can take if you think your client may be lying
Find out how to use drama to effectively illustrate your case
Get effective ways to use demonstrative evidence
Know why it's important to set a clear goal for closing


	Agenda
	GETTING STARTED Preparing for Voir Dire Conducting Voir Dire Evaluating Potential Jurors Jury Selection EFFECTIVE OPENING STATEMENTS Developing Your Defense Theory and Case Theme Simplifying the Theme to Enhance Juror Understanding Structure - How to Use the Opening Statement as a Road Map for the Jury Presentation Pointers Clarity The Danger in Overstating Your Case How to Personalize the Client Use of Exhibits EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES Direct and Cross-Examination of Lay Witnesses Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses Handling Objections During Direct and Cross-Examination ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN CRIMINAL LAW Avoiding Conflicts in Representation When You Suspect the Client May Be Lying Duty to the Client vs. Duty to the Court Witness Contact PRESENTATION OF DEFENSE EVIDENCE Consistency of Evidence With Theory of Defense Using Drama Effectively Organizing the Order of Evidence Using Demonstrative Evidence DYNAMIC USE OF CLOSING ARGUMENTS Setting a Clear Goal for Closing Choosing an Appropriate Tone and Style Using Graphics to Help the Jury Understand Your Theme Structuring the Flow Effective Presentation Tactics CONCLUDING THE TRIAL Jury Instructions The Verdict


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is for criminal defense attorneys, general practice and government attorneys, new attorneys, paralegals, police department personnel, federal, state and county courts, probation officers, legal aid officers and judges.