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Crimes of the Century CLE: Murder Trial of Scott Peterson

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Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 3 Total
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Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Pending 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
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Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
Joel Oster
With Joel L. Oster from Comedian of Law, LLC + 1 other

Tue, Apr 21, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case

This 3-hour program provides an in-depth examination of the high-profile 2004 murder trial of Scott Peterson for the December 2002 killing of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner. Built entirely on circumstantial evidence, the case explores investigative focus on the spouse, intense media saturation, jury selection and misconduct issues, prosecution and defense strategies in the absence of direct physical evidence, fetal homicide laws, and significant post-conviction developments, including the overturning of the death sentence, resentencing, and ongoing innocence claims. Register today!

This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Facts of the Murder of Laci Peterson and her Unborn Baby: Trying to Find Motive in the Tragedy
  2. Building a Circumstantial Case
  3. The Trial of Scott Peterson
  4. Lessons Learned and Conclusion

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Pending 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Pending 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Pending 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Pending 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The Facts of the Murder of Laci Peterson and her Unborn Baby: Trying to Find Motive in the Tragedy

    1. Background: Scott and Laci Peterson's Life in Modesto, CA
    2. December 23-24, 2002, Timeline: Last Confirmed Sightings, Alleged Fishing Trip, Family Dog Loose, Missing Person Report
    3. Early 2003 Developments: Massive Searches, Revealed Affair With Amber Frey, Inconsistent Statements
    4. April 2003 Discovery of Conner's and Laci's Bodies
    5. The Motive Theories: Desire for Freedom, Financial Pressures, the Affair, etc.

  2. Building a Circumstantial Case

    1. Initial Response and Search Efforts: Rapid Escalation to a Large-Scale Operation, Early Focus on Scott
    2. Behavioral and Circumstantial Evidence: Scott's Alibi and Changing Stories
    3. Wiretap Operation and Amber Frey's Cooperation
    4. Physical and Forensic Evidence
    5. Media Saturation and Public Perception's Impact on Investigation Dynamics

  3. The Trial of Scott Peterson

    1. Pre-Trial Proceedings: Extraordinary Media Coverage, Venue Change, Extensive Jury Selection Process
    2. The Prosecution Case: Entirely Circumstantial; Emphasis on Motive, Opportunity, and Evasive Behavior
    3. Defense Strategy: Absence of Direct Evidence, Third-Party Culpability Theories, Forensic Limitations
    4. Key Testimony and Moments: Amber Frey's Testimony, Hydrology Expert, Dog-Tracking Evidence Controversy, Jury View of the Bay and Boat
    5. Jury Dynamics and Issues: Mid-Deliberation Dismissals, Allegations of Juror Misconduct
    6. Verdict and Penalty Phase (2004-20005)

  4. Lessons Learned and Conclusion

    1. Key Considerations in Purely Circumstantial Evidence Prosecutions
    2. Jury Issues in High-Profile Cases
    3. Media Impact and the Roles of Counsel and Law Enforcement in Saturated Cases
    4. Charging Fetal Homicide and Implications Under State Laws
    5. Post-Conviction Developments and Efforts

Who Should Attend

This true-crime legal course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal staff will also benefit.

Speakers

Joel L Oster
Joel L.
Oster
Comedian of Law, LLC
LH
Leighandra
Hazlett
Sarpy County
Speaker bio
Joel L Oster

Joel L. Oster

Comedian of Law, LLC
Joel 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.

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LH

Leighandra Hazlett

Sarpy County
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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