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Overview
Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case
Before O.J., there was Sam Sheppard. Marilyn Sheppard, the wife of a young, highly successful surgeon Sam Sheppard was found brutally murdered in bed. All that the detectives had to go on was a bizarre version of events by her husband. Husbands are always "suspect #1" in a murder case, and this was no exception. What followed next was a tale that included the NFL's best quarterback of that generation, a Nazi propagandist chief, Hollywood - and reached all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
Did the tabloid sensationalism of this case deny Sam Sheppard a fair trial? Did an innocent man get convicted based on tabloid fodder? This case served as the basis for our current attorney rules regarding trial publicity, and the tale is made for Hollywood. Did we forget to mention the name of Sam Sheppard's Attorney? A very young F. Lee Bailey.
Walk through the facts and fictions of this infamous case and come away with solid legal analysis from the seasoned litigator faculty - register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Grisly Murder Scene
- The Investigation and Resulting Trial Publicity
- The Trial
- Witnesses
- Prosecution's Theory
- Overbearing Publicity
- Verdict
- The After-Trial Discoveries
- Expert Report
- Fugitive TV Series
- Richard Eberling's Arrest
- Supreme Court
- Sheppard v. Maxwell, 384 U.S. 333 (1966)
- Review Holding Regarding Impact of Trial Publicity
- Model Rule 3.6 - Trial Publicity
- The Aftermath
- The Re-Trial
- Civil Case
- Attorney Discussion on Impact of Trial Publicity on Current Cases
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2029 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-15-2029 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
CLE
Credits
Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Idaho CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Louisiana CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Louisiana CLE.
Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance. No more than 30.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance. No more than 30.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Areas of Professional Practice
Earn Until
OnDemand - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oregon CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1: CLE credit on this course has been applied for to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Washington CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Agenda
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Crimes of the Century CLE: Ohio v. Sam Sheppard
- The Grisly Murder Scene
- The Investigation and Resulting Trial Publicity
- The Trial
- Witnesses
- Prosecution's Theory
- Overbearing Publicity
- Verdict
- The After-Trial Discoveries
- Expert Report
- Fugitive TV Series
- Richard Eberling's Arrest
- Supreme Court
- Sheppard v. Maxwell, 384 U.S. 333 (1966)
- Review Holding Regarding Impact of Trial Publicity
- Model Rule 3.6 - Trial Publicity
- The Aftermath
- The Re-Trial
- Civil Case
- Attorney Discussion on Impact of Trial Publicity on Current Cases
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, and Florida, and numerous federal courts.
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