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Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case
One could not script a more textbook circumstantial case for murder. Casey Anthony, the mother of Caylee, went AWOL for 31 days. During this time, she routinely lied about not only what she was doing, but the existence of her daughter. When Casey finally surfaced, her car smelled like a dead body had been in it. She took the police on a 30-minute tour of Universal Studios, her supposed employer, before being cornered, literally and figuratively, in her lie. She claimed her daughter was missing but decided to exercise her right to be silent and would not help the police find her "missing" daughter. So how did she walk away from her trial a free woman? The tale of the Casey Anthony murder trial is a lesson in the dangers of overprosecution, the pitfalls of a circumstantial case, and the litigation of reasonable doubt. Register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Facts of the Murder of Caylee Anthony
- The Investigation - Building a Circumstantial Case
- Preparing a Circumstantial Case
- The Trial
- Legal Ethics Lessons Learned From the Casey Anthony Murder Trial
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 05-31-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-17-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 11-17-2026 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-17-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 09-18-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-17-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
3 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
3 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-17-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 11-18-2027 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
3 Total | 09-18-2026 |
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Agenda
-
The Facts of the Murder of Caylee Anthony
- Who Was Casey Anthony? And Other Main Players in the Case
- What Happened During the 31 days?
- The 911 Calls
- Tour of Universal Studios
- The Arrest
-
The Investigation - Building a Circumstantial Case
- The Hunt for Missing Caylee Anthony Continues
- False Leads
- Evidence of the Smell in the Trunk
- Casey's Continued Obstinance to Help the Investigation
- Neighbor's Testimony
- Discovering the Body
-
Preparing a Circumstantial Case
- The Prosecution's Theory (Party-Girl Motive?)
- Possible Defense Theories
- Whack-a-Mole Approach
- Alternative Reality Approach
- Erratic Behavior Excuse Approach
- Opening Statements From the Prosecution and Defense
-
The Trial
- Key Testimony From Witnesses
- Key Forensic Evidence
- Was There Reasonable Doubt? Exploring the Accidental Drowning Theory
- Jury Instructions
- Verdict and Jury Statements
-
Legal Ethics Lessons Learned From the Casey Anthony Murder Trial
- Bringing Murder Charges With No Body - The Perils of Probable Cause in the Indictment
- ABA Model Rule 3.8 and the Dangers of Overprosecution
- What Are the Ethics of Introducing Unprovable Theories at Trial?
- Civility in Court: Attorneys Disparaging Each Other to the Judicial Reprimand
- Legal Ethics Risks in Handling Highly-Publicized Cases
- Misrepresentation of Facts
Who Should Attend
This true-crime legal course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal staff will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joel L. Oster
is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster and stand-up comic. He is in private practice specializing in constitutional law, appellate advocacy, and attorney ethics. Mr. Oster regularly litigates First Amendment issues and has been lead counsel on two cases that ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued a case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit and was part of a legal team that successfully defended a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also prevailed as lead counsel in defending a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Oster has spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and brings their combined practical perspectives to his seminars. He has presented at numerous bench and bar conferences and co-hosts the podcast DeBriefing the Law with Chris Marohn. The podcast covers current legal news and true crimes using their brand of humor. From the Supreme Court to O.J. Simpson, no legal topic is off-limits. Most importantly he is also a stand-up comic. Even though he has argued before numerous appellate courts, including Judge Calabresi of the Second Circuit, he said nothing compares to the nerves of trying to make a room full of drunk college kids laugh. He headlined the comedy tour "Presumed Funny" which featured random musings about the legal profession. Mr. Oster earned his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida and numerous federal courts.
Speaker bio
Leighandra Hazlett
is a deputy county attorney with Sarpy County in Nebraska. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice/legal studies from Missouri Western State University, her Master of Science degree in MS, forensic investigations from Missouri State University and her J.D. degree from Creighton University School of Law.
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