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Amy Scholz
Glenn Gaskill
Mark Pachowicz
Kurt Nachtman
Cynthia Everson
With Amy C. Scholz from Grieve Law Criminal Defense + 4 others

Mon, Dec 14, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Real-World Insights and Actionable Tips From Trial Prep to Sentencing

From jury selection to sentencing, every decision in a criminal defense trial matters - and your strategy can be the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Do you have the skills you need to build a defense strategy that resonates with the jury and effectively challenges the prosecution at every turn? This basic guide will provide you with real-world insights on what works, what doesn't, and what you need to do achieve the best possible outcome for your client. Develop your criminal defense trial strategies - register today!

  • Use motions to limit the prosecution's evidence.
  • Learn how to build a jury that will be most receptive to your defense.
  • Create openings that capture the jury's attention and set the tone for the rest of the trial.
  • Discover how to tear down the prosecution's evidence.
  • Deconstruct the prosecution's narrative and show the jury why they should find reasonable doubt.
  • Find out how to effectively advocate for leniency at the sentencing stage.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Trial Preparation: 30 Tips in 45 Minutes
  2. Jury Selection and Voir Dire
  3. Nailing Your Opening Statements
  4. Defense Evidence, Witnesses, and Expert Testimony
  5. Cross-Examining the Prosecution's Witnesses: Key Areas to Attack and Questions to Ask
  6. Closing Arguments: What Works and What Doesn't
  7. Sentencing Advocacy Pointers
  8. Legal Ethics

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 7 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Trial Preparation: 30 Tips in 45 Minutes

    1. 5 Tips for Case Strategy and Theme
    2. 7 Tips for Using Motions to Shape the Trial and Limit the Prosecution's Evidence
    3. 13 Tips for Readying Trial Notebooks, Exhibits, and Witnesses
    4. 5 Tips for Preparing Your Client

  2. Jury Selection and Voir Dire

    1. What to Look for in Potential Jurors
    2. How Much Case Information You Can and Should Introduce
    3. Asking All the Right Questions
    4. Challenging Jurors for Cause
    5. Strategic Use of Peremptory Challenges
    6. Batson Challenges

  3. Nailing Your Opening Statements

    1. Building the Defense Narrative
    2. Identifying Weaknesses in the Prosecution's Case
    3. Avoiding Common Pitfalls

  4. Defense Evidence, Witnesses, and Expert Testimony

    1. Challenging Evidence Chain of Custody
    2. Highlighting the Limitations of Forensic Evidence
    3. Effective Use of Experts
    4. Handling Character Evidence and Prior Convictions
    5. Defendant's Testimony: Weighing Strategic Considerations and Risks

  5. Cross-Examining the Prosecution's Witnesses: Key Areas to Attack and Questions to Ask

    1. Alleged Victims
    2. Eyewitnesses
    3. Law Enforcement Officers
    4. Expert Witnesses
    5. Co-Defendants or Informants

  6. Closing Arguments: What Works and What Doesn't

    1. Summarizing the Defense's Case
    2. Addressing Jury Instructions
    3. Reframing the Prosecution's Arguments

  7. Sentencing Advocacy Pointers

    1. The PSR: Using it to Your Advantage and Correcting Inaccuracies
    2. Presenting Compelling Mitigating Factors, Testimonials, and Legal Precedent
    3. Writing a Powerful Sentencing Memorandum
    4. Counterbalancing Victim Impact Statements: Dos and Don'ts

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Zealous Representation Within the Bounds of Professional Conduct
    2. Client Confidentiality and Privilege
    3. Conflicts of Interest
    4. Duty to the Court
    5. False Evidence and Perjury

Who Should Attend

This program is specially designed for criminal defense attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Amy C Scholz
Amy C.
Scholz
Grieve Law Criminal Defense
Glenn Gaskill
Glenn
Gaskill
Grieve Law Criminal Defense
Mark R Pachowicz
Mark R.
Pachowicz
Pachowicz & Goldenring APLC
Kurt Nachtman
Kurt
Nachtman
Silverman Thompson Slutkin and White
Cynthia E Everson
Cynthia E.
Everson
Everson Law Firm PLLC
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Amy C Scholz

Amy C. Scholz

Grieve Law Criminal Defense
Amy Scholz

is an attorney at Grieve Law Criminal Defense, and has earned her reputation as one of the top rising criminal defense attorneys in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Named a "Wisconsin Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, and also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association as a "Top 40 Under 40" in Wisconsin and a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer", she continues to earn accolades for the work she does for her clients. Ms. Scholz puts her past experience as a State Criminal Prosecutor to work by aggressively representing her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law. Ms. Scholz is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.

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Glenn Gaskill

Glenn Gaskill

Grieve Law Criminal Defense
Glenn Gaskill

is an attorney at Grieve Law Criminal Defense. He focuses his practice on criminal law, and has experience in both misdemeanor and felony trials. Mr. Gaskill earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. He is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.

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Mark R Pachowicz

Mark R. Pachowicz

Pachowicz & Goldenring APLC
Mark Pachowicz

is a trial lawyer at Pachowicz & Goldenring APLC. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts. As a former Senior Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Pachowicz prosecuted all types of cases from DUI to capital murder cases. He opened his own practice in 2004 and has been using trial skills learned as a prosecutor to successfully litigate all types of cases. He has tried civil and criminal cases. In addition to his extensive career practicing law, Mr. Pachowicz has also had a successful career as a professor at Ventura College of Law. He taught Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Introduction to Law, Advanced Trial Practice, and Legal Analysis. Mr. Pachowicz was named professor of the year three times by the Ventura College of Law Student Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in California and before the U.S. District Court Central District of California, U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, U.S. District Court Southern District of California, U.S. District Court Northern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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Kurt Nachtman

Kurt Nachtman

Silverman Thompson Slutkin and White
Kurt Nachtman

is a partner at Silverman Thompson Slutkin and White, where he focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, administrative law, and the defense of licensed professionals. Prior to joining the firm, he served as the founder and managing partner of Eldridge, Nachtman and Crandell, LLC for 12 years, and spent five years as an assistant state's attorney for the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. Mr. Nachtman has successfully handled numerous jury trials and high-stakes negotiations, including securing a $1,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case arising from a motor vehicle collision. He is recognized for his meticulous trial preparation, strategic litigation skills, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. His government service includes positions in the Economic Crimes, General Felony, and Misdemeanor Trial Divisions, as well as serving as a law clerk in the Homicide Division. Mr. Nachtman is admitted to practice in Maryland. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Cynthia E Everson

Cynthia E. Everson

Everson Law Firm PLLC
Cynthia Everson

is an attorney at Everson Law Firm PLLC, where she provides private representation for federal and state criminal and civil matters, with an emphasis on indigent representation. Ms. Everson has defended people accused of gun crimes in both state and federal court, and has litigated issues related to the right to possess and carry firearms, as well as property issues related to retrieving firearms that were seized by law enforcement. She is an adjunct writing instructor at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina and has been teaching there for two years. Ms. Everson earned her B.A. degree from Gardner Webb University, her M.A. degree from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law.

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