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Trial Lessons From the Infamous Kidnapping of Charles Lindberg, Jr.
Journalist H.L. Mencken called the Hauptmann trial "the greatest story since the Resurrection." Around 10pm one evening, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., was kidnapped from the New Jersey estate of his world-famous father and American hero Charles Lindbergh. This crime shocked the nation. From J. Edgar Hoover to Al Capone, the entire nation offered to help find the missing child. If you think you know how this story ends, you don't. As if this were a script written for Hollywood, you will likely not see the end coming. From Cemetery John to Principal John, this is a story on the importance of due process despite the pressures to convict and on the dangers of inherent biases in court. Learn from others' past trial mistakes - register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- A Child is Missing
- The Unplanned Extension of Stay at the Lindbergh N.J. Home
- Details of the Night of the Kidnapping
- The Investigation - a City and Nation Jumps to Find the Missing Child
- Principal John Condon's Unexpected Involvement
- The Unusual Communications With the Kidnappers
- A Sad Discovery
- Discovering the Baby
- Questions Concerning the Discovery
- The Investigation Stalls ... But Eventually a Defendant is Caught
- The Trial of Bruno Richard Hauptman
- Witnesses
- Evidence
- the Smoking Gun - the Ladder
- Prosecution's Theory and Arguments
- Defense's theory and Arguments
- Bruno Takes the Stand
- Verdict and Execution
- Attorney Discussion
- Was There a Rush to Conviction?
- Were Mistakes Made in the Rush to Convict?
- Was the Legal System "Star-Struck?"
- Dangers of Undue Trial Publicity
- Did the Real Killer Go Free?
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-23-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-23-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 07-11-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-31-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 09-23-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 09-24-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Crimes of the Century CLE: Bruno Richard Hauptman
- A Child is Missing
- The Unplanned Extension of Stay at the Lindbergh N.J. Home
- Details of the Night of the Kidnapping
- The Investigation - a City and Nation Jumps to Find the Missing Child
- Principal John Condon's Unexpected Involvement
- The Unusual Communications With the Kidnappers
- A Sad Discovery
- Discovering the Baby
- Questions Concerning the Discovery
- The Investigation Stalls ... But Eventually a Defendant is Caught
- The Trial of Bruno Richard Hauptman
- Witnesses
- Evidence
- the Smoking Gun - the Ladder
- Prosecution's Theory and Arguments
- Defense's theory and Arguments
- Bruno Takes the Stand
- Verdict and Execution
- Attorney Discussion
- Was There a Rush to Conviction?
- Were Mistakes Made in the Rush to Convict?
- Was the Legal System "Star-Struck?"
- Dangers of Undue Trial Publicity
- Did the Real Killer Go Free?
- A Child is Missing
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, Florida and numerous federal courts.
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