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Get Your Evidence in and Keep the Prosecution's Out
When it comes to evidence, criminal defense lawyers must often go on the offensive. Will you be able to keep out and cast enough doubt on the prosecution's evidence that judge or jury will not be able to justify a conviction? This focused, full-day program will provide real-world insights for getting your evidence admitted and challenging the prosecution's. Learn how to use the rules to your advantage and their disadvantage - register today!
- Effectively use motions to suppress to exclude unlawfully-obtained evidence.
- Navigate the maze of evidence rules to get documentary evidence admitted.
- Uncover ways to cast doubt on scientific evidence and testimony.
- Call into question the accuracy and credibility of witness statements and testimony.
- Discover how to apply the rule against hearsay and its myriad exceptions.
- Anticipate evidentiary objections to the admission of texts and other electronic evidence.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Effectively Using Motions to Suppress and Motions in Limine
- Admission and Exclusion of Documentary and Physical Evidence
- Casting Doubt on Witness Statements, Reports, and Testimony
- Scientific Evidence and Ways to Cast Doubt
- Applying the Hearsay Rule and Exceptions
- Texts, Social Media, and Other Electronic Evidence in the Courtroom
- Privileges and Confidentiality
- Crime Scene Reconstructions and Other Demonstrative Evidence
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 09-30-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2027 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-02-2028 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2027 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total | 03-03-2027 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-02-2028 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-28-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 11-12-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2029 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-03-2028 |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-28-2027 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 03-03-2031 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 03-04-2028 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-11-2026 |
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Agenda
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Effectively Using Motions to Suppress and Motions in Limine
- Applying the Exclusionary Rule/Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine
- Effectively Using Motions in Limine
- Timing Strategy and Motion Drafting Insights
- Hearing Tips
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Admission and Exclusion of Documentary and Physical Evidence
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Casting Doubt on Witness Statements, Reports, and Testimony
- Witness Statements and Eyewitness Testimony
- Habit and Character/Propensity Evidence
- Expert Reports and Testimony
- Overly Prejudicial Testimony - Applying FRE 403
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Scientific Evidence and Ways to Cast Doubt
- DNA Matching
- Blood Testing
- Hair, Fiber, and Other Trace Evidence
- Fingerprint ID and Impression Evidence
- Ballistics
- Medical/Mental Health Records and Testimony
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Applying the Hearsay Rule and Exceptions
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Texts, Social Media, and Other Electronic Evidence in the Courtroom
- Phone Calls
- Texts
- Location Data
- Emails
- Social Media
- Video Surveillance
- Information From Hard Drives or the Cloud
- Police Videos
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Privileges and Confidentiality
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Crime Scene Reconstructions and Other Demonstrative Evidence
Who Should Attend
This program is specially designed for criminal defense attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Tamra Katcher
is Of Counsel with Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC. Her practice focuses on criminal defense litigation. Ms. Katcher personally handles DWIs, felony criminal matters, domestic violence/restraining order cases, expungements, and gun permitting and gun appeals. She earned her B.S. degree from Miami University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from New York Law School. Ms. Katcher is expected to earn her masters degree in criminal justice in October 2025. She is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
Speaker bio
William R. Bickerton
is an attorney with Bickerton Law. He practices in the area of criminal defense including child abuse charges, white collar crimes and gun and firearm crimes. Mr. Bickerton earned his B.A. degree from Grove City College and his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Speaker bio
Kevin T. Knight
is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.
Speaker bio
Hon. Sheri A. Raphaelson
has a private practice in Espanola, New Mexico, which includes criminal defense, civil rights, and medical negligence. She was a District Court Judge in the First Judicial District for five years. She has also been a Licensed Midwife for over 30 years and continues to do volunteer medical work in developing countries
Speaker bio
LaTasha Dudley
is an attorney serving the Chattahoochee Valley where she leads L. Dudley Law, based in Lanett, Alabama, with a satellite office in Opelika. Originally from Atlanta, she graduated from The Tri-Cities High School of Performing Arts with a concentration in Dance and Drama. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Civil Engineering from Georgia Southern University, a Master’s degree in School Counseling, extensive doctoral coursework in Educational Leadership, and a Juris Doctorate from the Birmingham School of Law. Before entering the legal profession, she spent 23 years as an educator in Georgia and later served two years as an Assistant District Attorney. After founding her firm, her practice has centered on Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Student Loan Debt matters. A resident of Lanett since 2022, her work reflects a strong commitment to collaborative, solution-oriented advocacy for families and individuals throughout the region. In addition to private practice, her service extends to the Lee County community through her role as a contracted Juvenile Court attorney. In this capacity, she provides dedicated representation to children and families navigating dependency and delinquency proceedings, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advocacy, child welfare, and ensuring that vulnerable youth receive fair, informed, and compassionate legal support.
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