Criminal Law

4.45

Criminal Litigation Procedure From Start to Finish

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Alaska CLE Approved 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Tennessee 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
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
Cynthia Everson
Barry Snyder
With Cynthia E. Everson from Everson Law Firm PLLC + 1 other
Recorded October 02, 2024
Product ID 99088

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Overview

Effectively Represent Clients in Criminal Court

There is more than just money at stake in a criminal case: a defendant's freedom - or life - is in your hands. Do you have all the knowledge you'll need for effective representation? This fundamental legal program provides a practical analysis of criminal process and procedure that will prepare you to garner every piece of evidence and to employ every tool in the litigator's handbook for a favorable outcome. Get practice tips from seasoned faculty - register today!

  • Find out how to communicate with the police to get the information you need quickly and efficiently.
  • Prepare and effectively represent clients in the initial hearing and arraignment.
  • Understand the opportunities and pitfalls of plea bargaining to strategically position yourself for the negotiations.
  • Make the most out of motions by developing a strategy and knowing what to use when.
  • Draw out bias during jury selection - and set the right stage for the trial.
  • Learn how to navigate the post-trial landscape of a criminal case.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Initial Appearance and Arraignment
  2. Effectively Using Pre-Trial Motions (With Examples)
  3. Criminal Discovery Pointers
  4. Trial Techniques for Criminal Defense Counsel
  5. The Art of Plea Bargaining
  6. Post-Trial Motions and Sentencing

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Product ID 99088

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Tennessee 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
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The Initial Appearance and Arraignment

    1. Investigation and Police Interaction
    2. Initial Appearance: Educating and Advising Clients
    3. Advocating for Fair Bail and Bond Conditions
    4. Explaining Plea Options and Advising on Consequences
    5. Scheduling Motions and Hearings

  2. Effectively Using Pre-Trial Motions (With Examples)

    1. Motion to Dismiss Charges
    2. Motion to Suppress Evidence and Motion in Limine
    3. Motion for Discovery
    4. Motion for Change of Venue
    5. Motion for Continuance
    6. Other Common Motions

  3. Criminal Discovery Pointers

    1. Criminal vs. Civil Discovery
    2. Scope, Limitations, and Timing
    3. Disclosures
    4. Analyzing Police Reports, Witness Statements, and Expert Reports
    5. Gathering Exculpatory Evidence and Alibi Witnesses

  4. Trial Techniques for Criminal Defense Counsel

    1. Trial Preparation Checklist
    2. Jury Selection: Questions You Should Always Ask
    3. Practical Tips for Opening Statements
    4. Evidence and Witnesses: Yours and the Prosecution's
    5. Preserving Issues/the Record for Appeal
    6. Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions

  5. The Art of Plea Bargaining

    1. Types of Plea Bargains
    2. Explaining Options and Consequences to Clients
    3. Timing Strategy
    4. Building Rapport With Prosecutors and Court Personnel
    5. Strategies for Negotiating Plea Bargains
    6. Creative Solutions: Exploring Alternate Resolutions and Sentencing Options
    7. Crafting Favorable Plea Agreements

  6. Post-Trial Motions and Sentencing

    1. Effective Use of Post-Trial Motions
    2. Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy
    3. Appellate Practice Basics
    4. Collateral Consequences (Loss of Voting and Firearm Rights, Immigration, Licensing Issues)

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Cynthia E Everson
Cynthia E.
Everson
Everson Law Firm PLLC
Barry M Snyder
Barry M.
Snyder
Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A.
Speaker bio
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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Barry M Snyder

Barry M. Snyder

Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A.
Barry Snyder

is the owner of The Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A. He has more than 40 years of litigation experience focusing in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Mr. Snyder is a board-certified civil trial lawyer, mediator and qualified arbitrator. He is also a NBTA certified trial lawyer. Mr. Snyder is AV rated with Martindale-Hubbel and voted Top Lawyers in Florida, Super Lawyer, and National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Civil Plaintiff. He is admitted to practice in Florida, as well as federal court (Southern, Middle and Northern districts). Mr. Snyder is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association; committee member of the Miami-Dade Branch of Professionalism for Attorneys; past guest speaker at University of Miami Law School, St. Thomas Law School, and Miami-Dade College; and is a trial consultant with Trial Consultants Inc. He is also a former past president of the North Dade Bar Association. Mr. Snyder earned his B.A. degree from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from the University of New Hampshire Law School (Franklin Pierce Law Center).

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