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Overview
Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case
The Lincoln conspiracy trials were held when the smoke from the Civil War was still hanging in the air. This nation, fresh from the wounds of war and desperately hanging onto a fragile peace, was confronted with a crisis that could thrust the country back into bloodshed - the assassination of its president. It needed justice and it needed it immediately. But what happens when a nation's desire for swift justice collides with the defendant's due process rights? What will win out? And will justice be served? This class delves into those issues and exposes the interplay between public peace and individual due process rights. Register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Lincoln Conspiracy and the Risks/Rewards of Trial by Mob
- Facts of the Conspiracy
- The Players
- Trial Before Military Commission
- The Evidence
- Sentences, Verdicts and Executions
- Opening Statements
- Prosecution's Strategies
- Defense Strategies
- Witness Testimony
- Closing Statements
- Discussion Points
- How Was the Public Served by the Trials?
- Even if the Convictions Were Wrong, Did Society Benefit by the Sentences?
- What are the Ethical Consideration of the Prosecutors in prosecuting Cases for the Benefit of Public Reaction?
- Modern Cases Implicating Similar Issues
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 09-04-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-18-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-19-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-18-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-19-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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True Crime CLE: Lincoln Conspiracy
- The Lincoln Conspiracy and the Risks/Rewards of Trial by Mob
- Facts of the Conspiracy
- The Players
- Trial Before Military Commission
- The Evidence
- Sentences, Verdicts and Executions
- Opening Statements
- Prosecution's Strategies
- Defense Strategies
- Witness Testimony
- Closing Statements
- Discussion Points
- How Was the Public Served by the Trials?
- Even if the Convictions Were Wrong, Did Society Benefit by the Sentences?
- What are the Ethical Consideration of the Prosecutors in prosecuting Cases for the Benefit of Public Reaction?
- Modern Cases Implicating Similar Issues
- The Lincoln Conspiracy and the Risks/Rewards of Trial by Mob
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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