LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION. Spring Professor Susan Leff 1

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION. Spring Professor Susan Leff 1"

Transcription

1 LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION Spring 2009 Professor Susan Leff 1 CLASS MEETINGS: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m., Check class room locations on 2 nd and 3 rd floor by Elevator #3 during the first week of class. OFFICE HOURS: By appointment. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will learn to analyze, investigate and litigate a winning strategy in a simulated criminal case. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Students will engage in a semester-long simulation by acting as prosecutor or defense attorney and litigating criminal charges based upon a crime arising from a staged event occurring early in the semester. Guest speakers may be invited to join student lawyers for class meetings to demonstrate special topics related to criminal litigation. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Criminal Litigation in Action ISBN (CLIA), by Laura Berend and Jean Montoya (NITA, 2002) REFERENCE TEXTBOOK: (Available in hard copy at the GGU Bookstore): CEB California Criminal Law: Procedure & Practice (2008 Ed.), the most widely used authority in California. ONLINE VERSION: The electronic version of 2008 California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice Book is not a downloadable document; it s an on-screen version read-only document. Please follow these instructions for obtaining the FREE electronic version of the California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice book (published by CEB). Online access starts January 1, 2009 ends May 15, On or after January 1, go to: 2. Enter access code Rutberg08 (case-sensitive) 3. The next page will have the book s title on the far left in the upper navigation area. Click the next button at the top of page to view the book online or you can expand the + symbol in the left margin where you see Criminal Law to view the chapters. OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS: This class has a Westlaw TWEN website, accessible through your Westlaw password. Real life articles and readings will be posted on TWEN website or handed out in class, including articles, transcripts, and other materials. ATTENDANCE: Your presence is REQUIRED at all class meetings & court hearings. More than one unexcused absence will negatively affect your grade. 1 Leffs@hotmail.com ( is preferred form of communication) or by telephone, of 7

2 GRADING: To receive a passing grade, you must attend all classes and perform all courtroom exercises by competently, ethically and effectively advocating through your written motions and oral advocacy each stage of the case you are litigating. Your competence regarding each stage of the case will be evaluated on both your written work and oral advocacy. In addition, you will keep and maintain a Trial Binder with all trial assignments, which you will submit to me for grading after our final trials. RESPONSIBILITIES: Students must complete all course assignments on time and: 1. Provide actor/witnesses: Each student will work with an assigned partner. Each team of two must secure the assistance of two (or three) willing actors to play the part of a witness in the simulated crimes. All of these actors must be available on the dates noted in the class schedule in the evening to participate in our simulation in various ways, including, but not limited to, being interviewed by investigators and/or lawyers and then testifying at preliminary hearings, and eventually, at trial. Note: YOU are responsible for ensuring your witness participation for this course. 2. Investigate, prepare and litigate the case: Student-lawyers for both sides will timely, ethically and thoroughly conduct factual investigation, research legal issues and prepare for all stages of litigation, including the preliminary hearing and trial. 3. Student lawyers will dress and behave appropriately for court: Student lawyers and their guests will behave appropriately and will follow all rules and regulations at all times at the Hall of Justice. Student lawyers will dress in trial court attire for all hearings at the Hall of Justice. Students may wear business casual clothing for class meetings held on campus. 4. Assignments: Please use TWEN (which has a time-stamp) to turn in assignments for the professor. Please bring TWO extra hard copies of assignments with you to class for judges. You may make other arrangements to exchange assignments with opposing counsel. 5. Conduct Preliminary Hearings: February 24, 2009 at the San Francisco Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant Street. The prosecution teams must each call at least two witnesses to testify at the preliminary hearing. Defendants must be present and the defense must be prepared to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, although the defense will probably not call any defense witnesses at this hearing. 6. Conduct a complete Jury Trial: April 28, 2009, 6:00-9:30 p.m. at S. F. Hall of Justice. 1 1/13 Introductions: Overview, Arrest and Detention For today s class you should have read: CLIA, Chapter 1 (Answer questions, pp. 7 and 27) Reference Reading: CEB Chapters 3 (Arrest & Bench Warrants) & 18 (Professional Responsibility) TWEN readings for class 1 NONE Class 1 continues to next page 2 of 7

3 CLIA, Chapters 2 & 7 (review questions pp. 73 & 271) Reference: CEB Chapters 7 (Pleadings) & 11 (Discovery) TWEN readings for class 2 For NEXT class, please have contact information for your witnesses and be sure to tell them about their participation in our class on the dates of the crime, the arraignment, the preliminary hearing, the hearing on the motion and the trial. 2 1/20 Charging, Case Theory & Discovery By the end of tonight s class, we will have divided the class into prosecutors and defense lawyers. Before you leave class tonight, please: (1) exchange contact information with both your partner and your opposing counsel; (2) provide both your partner and your opposing counsel with your witness contact information; and (3) sign up your teams for a time for next week s crime. After tonight s class, but before next week, each team should also provide contact information for both yourselves AND your witnesses to me and the Teaching Assistant (for our use only in case of emergency.) CLIA Chapter 3 (Review questions, p. 107) Reference: CEB Chapters 1 (The Client Interview), 4 (Release Procedures), 5 (Right to Counsel: The Attorney-Client Relationship) TWEN readings for class 3 For NEXT class, please prepare your witnesses and defendants to take part in the crime, which will take place next week at specified times. 3 1/27 Class Does Not Meet: Crimes Scheduled On Campus! Prosecutors: Police Reports will be available on 1/28/09 at 9 a.m. in the Faculty Center Complaints and discovery are due 1/30/09 at 9 a.m. in the Faculty Center Defense Attorneys: Bail/OR motions due 2/2/08 at noon in the Faculty Center CLIA, Chapter 4 (review bail questions on p. 129 and related materials through page 166) Reference: CEB Chapters 6 (Arraignment), and 19 (Lineups & Identification) TWEN readings for class 4 NONE, but witness contact information is due for all witnesses and must be exchanged before the end of tonight s class. Please be sure to provide Prof. Leff & the T.A. with all witness contact information before the end of class! ALL Witness, times to be announced; Witnesses will be provided with instructions before playing their roles 3 of 7

4 4 2/3 Arraignment and Pre-Trial Release Both prosecutors & defense attorneys should be prepared to conduct arraignments and argue their respective positions at hearings on the Bail/OR motions Detectives and Defendants CLIA, Chapters 5 & 6 (Review questions pp. 205) Reference: CEB Chapters 9 (Deferred Entry of Judgment, Diversion, and Preplea Probation Report), 22 (Preliminary Hearings) and 12 (Public Records) TWEN readings for class 5 For NEXT class, bring in a rough outline of blocks of questions or topics you intend to ask a witness at the preliminary hearing. Next class, you may be asked to demonstrate a mini-examination made up of one of these blocks or topics (about questions per block. ) Remember to keep your questions short, sharp and focused! 5 2/10 Preliminary Hearing Preparation: Discovery and Factual Investigation; Direct & Cross-Examination Both prosecutors & defense attorneys should be prepared to demonstrate in class a series of questions from one block or topic in their respective examination of prosecution witnesses at the preliminary hearing and to explain their strategies for asking that series of questions CLIA, Chapter 8 Reference Reading: CEB Chapters 49 (Advising Witnesses), 23 (Motions To Set Aside Information & Indictment) & 30 (Confessions and Admissions) TWEN readings for class 6 * 2/17 NO CLASS Make-up day for Monday, 2/16, Presidents Day Monday classes meet on this date All lawyers should use this week to catch up on readings & prepare to conduct their preliminary hearings. 6 2/24 Preliminary Hearings at Hall of Justice Both prosecutors & defense attorneys should be prepared to conduct their respective examination of prosecution witnesses at the preliminary hearing Complaining Witness, Defendant, officer; courtrooms TBA Class 6 continues to next page 4 of 7

5 CLIA: Chapters 6 & 7, Review questions p. 271 Reference: CEB Chapters 8 (Grand Jury), 24 (Selected Pretrial Motions) & 26 (Discharge and Dismissal) Review any sample motions or transcripts on TWEN TWEN readings for class 7 7 3/3 Preliminary Hearing Debriefing/ Pre-trial Litigation Strategies & Motions, part 1 Topics will include Grand Jury Proceedings, Pitchess Motions & Formal Discovery Motions Prosecutors: Informations are due at noon on 3/13 in the Faculty Center; bring original to turn in plus 2 copies Reference: CEB Chapters 20 (Search & Seizure Motions) & 29 (Preparation & Presentation of Case and Argument) Review any sample motions or transcripts provided on TWEN TWEN readings for class 8 8 3/10 Arraignments and Pre-trial Litigation Strategies & Motions, part 2 Topics will include Suppression Motions All lawyers should use this week to catch up on all reading assignments, read relevant statutes and caselaw on the charges and on motions and to prepare for conducting motion hearings after spring break CLIA: Chap. 8 & 12 Reference: CEB Chapter 32 (Jury Instructions) 34 (Prejudgment Motions), 48 (Representing the Noncitizen Criminal Defendant) and read ahead in order to prepare for next week TWEN readings for class 9 * 3/17 SPRING BREAK! (Relax, Enjoy and Rest up!) (Defendant will be arraigned in absencia per Penal Code (Section 977) 9 3/24 Jury Instructions & In Limine Motions Defense Attorneys: You must file at least one defense motion, which is due at noon on 4/20 in the Faculty Center CLIA, Chapters 10 & 11 Reference: CEB Chapters 10 (Pleas and Case Settlement), 36 (Misdemeanor Sentencing), 37 (Felony Sentencing), Probation & Parole 5 of 7

6 10 3/31 Plea Negotiations, Including Sentencing Considerations & Immigrations Consequences Prosecutors: Oppositions to Defense Motion are due at noon on 4/1 in the Faculty Center All attorneys should be prepared to engage in pretrial negotiations with opposing counsel in class and discuss with opposing counsel any potential stipulations for trial Review CLIA: Chap. 8 Reference: CEB Chapters 27 (Trial by Court or Jury), 31 (Selected Trial Motions), and 35 (Prior Convictions; Other Bad Acts) 11 4/7 Hearings on Pretrial Motions Defense Attorneys: Any Replies to Prosecution Opposition motions are due at noon on 4/17 in the Faculty Center Witnesses as Needed All attorneys should be prepared to argue their respective positions at the hearing on the pretrial motion in class All attorneys should continue discussing proposed trial stipulations with opposing counsel to turn in next week CLIA, Chapters 9 & 12; Review questions on pp Reference: CEB Chapters 28 (Jury Selection), 33 (Jury Deliberations and Verdict), 38 (Pronouncing Judgment) and 39 (Trial Counsel s Duties After Judgment) Read CALJIC or CALCRIM Jury Instructions for your case 12 4/14 Trial Preparation; Voir Dire Demo All attorneys should turn in all in limine motions, proposed jury instructions & proposed stipulations at noon on 4/24 in the Faculty Center For NEXT class, catch up on all prior reading assignments Reference: CEB Chapters 44 (Probation), 57 (Parole) and 58 (Victim Restitution) NOTE: Please SKIM CEB chapters 45 (Probation Revocations), 46 (Work Furlough and County Parole) and 47 (Effect of a Criminal Conviction on Professional Licenses) IF these chapters involve issues relating to the defendant in your case. Class 13 is on the next page 6 of 7

7 13 4/21 Jury Trial, Part 1: In Limine Motions & Voir Dire Both prosecutors & defense attorneys should turn in an informal sentencing BRIEF (two to four pages) at noon on 5/1 in the Faculty Center. Your sentencing memoranda should be based on the law and the facts of your case. Please draft your sentencing memorandum (1) as if the defendant has been convicted of ALL charges at trial, (2) in the form of an argument which weaves specific facts of your case with the applicable sentencing criteria, and (3) taking into account what, if any, specific sentence you will seek as the appropriate disposition. Please address the issue of whether the judge has the discretion to place the defendant on probation without running afoul of a statutory provision. If so, what should the judge order as the terms of probation? Why? If not, what should be the proper state prison sentence? Why? What do you think is the proper result in this case? Why? Please argue the facts and the law in terms of what you believe is the fair and appropriate disposition in your case. Both prosecutors & defense lawyers should be prepared to argue their respective positions at the hearing on the motions in limine & to conduct an in-class voir dire. 14 4/28 Jury Trial, Part 2: FINAL TRIALS at the Hall of Justice Enjoy trying your case! Please turn in your Trial Binder with all trial materials at the end of the trial in order for me to grade it. Please provide me with your contact information so I can return your Trial Binder to you after I finish grading it., but by the end of tonight s class, please provide Prof. leff with the names of any and all people you will be bringing to the Hall of Justice next week for your final trial. This information is necessary for the security guards from the Sheriff s Departmentat the Hall of Justice. All witnesses; bring at least 2 prospective jurors to watch your trial. 7 of 7

LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION Spring 2010

LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION Spring 2010 LAW 898A LSN CRIMINAL LITIGATION Spring 2010 Professor Susan Leff Office hours: by appointment Phone: 415-420-5239 Tuesdays, 6:30 9:10 PM Email: leffs@hotmail.com CLASS LOCATIONS: Please check class locations

More information

LOCAL RULES SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA, COUNTY of ORANGE DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL

LOCAL RULES SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA, COUNTY of ORANGE DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL Rule Effective Chapter 1. Felony Cases 800. Pretrial Motions in Felony Cases 07/01/98 805. Motions in Capital Cases 07/01/09 806. Subpoena Duces Tecum 07/01/12 Chapter 2. Misdemeanor

More information

OUTLINE OF CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS

OUTLINE OF CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS OUTLINE OF CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS What happens during a criminal case may be confusing to a victim or witness. The following summary will explain how a case generally progresses through Oklahoma s criminal

More information

Protocol for Judge Leo Bowman

Protocol for Judge Leo Bowman Protocol for Judge Leo Bowman Location Fourth Floor - East Wing, Courtroom 4C Telephone: 248-452-2005 Fax: Not available for public use. Orders Presented for Judge s Signature Orders Submitted Under the

More information

TRIAL ADVOCACY - FALL 2005

TRIAL ADVOCACY - FALL 2005 TRIAL ADVOCACY - FALL 2005 Thomas K. Maher 312 W Franklin Street Chapel Hill, N.C. 27516 (O) 929-1043 (H) 933-5674 TKMaher@tkmaherlaw.com General Instructions 1. General Information. The class will meet

More information

THE HONORABLE MEL DICKSTEIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PRACTICE POINTERS & PREFERENCES

THE HONORABLE MEL DICKSTEIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PRACTICE POINTERS & PREFERENCES I. Contact with Chambers THE HONORABLE MEL DICKSTEIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PRACTICE POINTERS & PREFERENCES Counsel may contact Judge Dickstein s law clerks with questions related to procedural matters

More information

Pretrial Litigation Guidelines Fall Wednesday Class 6-9 p.m. Rm TBA

Pretrial Litigation Guidelines Fall Wednesday Class 6-9 p.m. Rm TBA Break out rooms: 3 additional rooms TBA Pretrial Litigation Guidelines Fall 2010 - Class 6-9 p.m. Rm TBA Objective of the Course: To provide law students with an opportunity to apply pre-trial rules of

More information

TU TU

TU TU University of Houston Law Center Pretrial Litigation Spring 2012 6-9 p.m. 111 TU 2 111 TU 2 used for General Sessions, Section breakout rooms used after General Session Sections & Break out rooms availability

More information

An Introduction. to the. Federal Public Defender s Office. for the Districts of. South Dakota and North Dakota

An Introduction. to the. Federal Public Defender s Office. for the Districts of. South Dakota and North Dakota An Introduction to the Federal Public Defender s Office for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota Federal Public Defender's Office for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota Table of Contents

More information

Wyoming Judges Benchbook

Wyoming Judges Benchbook Wyoming Judges Benchbook Name: Court: Judicial District: SCHEDULING CONFERENCES Q. How are scheduling conferences set and used in your court? Are they conducted by you? When done by telephone, are the

More information

LOCAL RULES SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA, COUNTY of ORANGE DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL

LOCAL RULES SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA, COUNTY of ORANGE DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL DIVISION 8 CRIMINAL Rule Effective Chapter 1. Felony Cases 800. Pretrial Motions in Felony Cases 01/01/13 805. Motions in Capital Cases 07/01/09 806. Subpoena Duces Tecum 07/01/12 Chapter 2. Misdemeanor

More information

The court process CONSUMER GUIDE. How the criminal justice system works. FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON

The court process CONSUMER GUIDE. How the criminal justice system works. FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON The court process How the criminal justice system works. CONSUMER GUIDE FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON Inside The process Arrest and complaint Preliminary hearing Grand jury Arraignment

More information

University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS. Spring 2015 Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA

University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS. Spring 2015 Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS Spring 2015 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA THE ONLY ASSIGNMENT FOR THE FIRST CLASSS IS TO REVIEW THE SYLLABUS. IF YOU HAVE

More information

Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A

Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Legal Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Acquittal a decision of not guilty. Advisement a court hearing held before a judge to inform the defendant about the charges against

More information

Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step

Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step Criminal Law & Procedure For Paralegals Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step Path of Criminal Cases in Queens Commencement Arraignment Pre-Trial Trial Getting The Defendant Before The Court! There are four

More information

Felony Cases. Police Investigation. Associate Circuit Court. Felony Versus Misdemeanor

Felony Cases. Police Investigation. Associate Circuit Court. Felony Versus Misdemeanor Felony Cases This outline describes how felony cases generally move through the criminal justice system. Cases may deviate from the outline at any time. It can be difficult to predict how a case will move

More information

Fall, Criminal Litigation 9/4/17. Criminal Litigation: Arraignment to Appeal. How Do We Get A Case?

Fall, Criminal Litigation 9/4/17. Criminal Litigation: Arraignment to Appeal. How Do We Get A Case? Fall, 2017 F Criminal Litigation 20 17 Criminal Litigation: Arraignment to Appeal! Something must go wrong.! A wrongful act must occur. How Do We Get A Case?! If the law states that the wrongful act is

More information

TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE FORMS ANNOTATED

TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE FORMS ANNOTATED TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE FORMS ANNOTATED 1.1 SURETY S AFFIDAVIT TO SURRENDER PRINCIPAL Order By Daniel L. Young PART ONE STATE PROCEEDINGS CHAPTER 1. BAIL 1.2 SURETY S AFFIDAVIT TO SURRENDER PRINCIPAL CURRENTLY

More information

ALABAMA VICTIMS RIGHTS LAWS1

ALABAMA VICTIMS RIGHTS LAWS1 ALABAMA VICTIMS RIGHTS LAWS1 Constitution Art. I, 6.01 Basic rights for crime victims. (a) Crime victims, as defined by law or their lawful representatives, including the next of kin of homicide victims,

More information

acquittal: Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

acquittal: Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. GlosaryofLegalTerms acquittal: Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making

More information

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK. JUDGE/COMMISSIONER: Jennifer Valencia Second District Court

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK. JUDGE/COMMISSIONER: Jennifer Valencia Second District Court 1. Discovery QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK JUDGE/COMMISSIONER: Jennifer Valencia Second District Court Q: What is your practice with respect to setting an initial case schedule? Modifying

More information

TRIAL PRACTICE No SPRING 2012

TRIAL PRACTICE No SPRING 2012 TRIAL PRACTICE No. 613 - SPRING 2012 William F. Martson, Jr. Tonkon Torp LLP 888 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97204 (0) 503-802-2005 (C) 503-799-5743 Email: rick.martson(tonkon.com General

More information

JUDGE: Paul Maughan - Third District Court

JUDGE: Paul Maughan - Third District Court 1. Scheduling Conferences QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE=S BENCHBOOK JUDGE: Paul Maughan - Third District Court Q: Are scheduling conferences needed or used in your court? If so, are they conducted in person

More information

Wyoming Circuit Court Judges Benchbook

Wyoming Circuit Court Judges Benchbook Wyoming Circuit Court Judges Benchbook Name: Judicial District: County of Circuit Court: GENERAL COURTROOM PRACTICE TIPS Motions Practice Q. Do you require submitted motions include a proposed order? Q.

More information

Directions: Read each of the questions or statements below, then choose the correct answer from those provided.

Directions: Read each of the questions or statements below, then choose the correct answer from those provided. Pre Test: How Courts Work Name: Directions: Read each of the questions or statements below, then choose the correct answer from those provided. 1. What type of case does the government bring against one

More information

Wyoming Judges Benchbook

Wyoming Judges Benchbook Wyoming Judges Benchbook Name: Marv Tyler Court: Sublette District Court Judicial District: Ninth (Revised 4-2013) SCHEDULING CONFERENCES Q. How are scheduling conferences set and used in your court? Are

More information

STUDENT STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER SEVEN

STUDENT STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER SEVEN Multiple Choice Questions STUDENT STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER SEVEN 1. Which of the following contributes to a large amount of public attention for a criminal trial? a. Spectacular crime b. Notorious parties c.

More information

HOW A CRIMINAL CASE PROCEEDS IN FLORIDA

HOW A CRIMINAL CASE PROCEEDS IN FLORIDA HOW A CRIMINAL CASE PROCEEDS IN FLORIDA This legal guide explains the steps you will go through if you should be arrested or charged with a crime in Florida. This guide is only general information and

More information

Criminal Law Table of Contents

Criminal Law Table of Contents Criminal Law Table of Contents Attorney - Client Relations Legal Services Retainer Agreement - Hourly Fee Appearance of Counsel Waiver of Conflict of Interest Letter Declining Representation Motion to

More information

Criminal Law and Practice

Criminal Law and Practice New York Lawyers Practical Skills Series Criminal Law and Practice Lawrence N. Gray, Esq.* Honorable Leslie Crocker Snyder Honorable Alex M. Calabrese 2017 2018 * Lawrence N. Gray was the update author

More information

Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step

Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step Criminal Law & Procedure For Paralegals Criminal Litigation: Step-By-Step 2 Getting Defendant Before The Court! There are four methods to getting the defendant before the court 1) Warrantless Arrest 2)

More information

Stages of a Case Glossary

Stages of a Case Glossary Stages of a Case Glossary Stages of a Case are the specific events in the life of an indigent defense case. Each type of case has its own events known by special names. Following are details about the

More information

LOCAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PRACTICE IN THE CRIMINAL AND CIRCUIT COURTS SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE CLERK OF THE COURT

LOCAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PRACTICE IN THE CRIMINAL AND CIRCUIT COURTS SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE CLERK OF THE COURT LOCAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PRACTICE IN THE CRIMINAL AND CIRCUIT COURTS SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE Effective July 1, 2010 CLERK OF THE COURT Tommy R. Kerns Circuit Court Clerk P.O.

More information

Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights.

Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights. VICTIMS RIGHTS Have you ever been a victim or a witness to a crime? If so, you may be entitled to certain rights under Louisiana's Crime Victim Bill of Rights. As a victim or designated family member of

More information

TRIAL PRACTICE No SPRING 2016

TRIAL PRACTICE No SPRING 2016 TRIAL PRACTICE No. 321 - SPRING 2016 William F. Martson, Jr. Tonkon Torp LLP 888 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97204 (0) 503-802-2005 (C) 503-799-5743 Email: rick.martson@tonkon.com rmartson@willamette.edu

More information

CIRCUIT COURT FOR CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND. Differentiated Case Management Plan for Criminal Cases INTRODUCTION

CIRCUIT COURT FOR CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND. Differentiated Case Management Plan for Criminal Cases INTRODUCTION CIRCUIT COURT FOR CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND Differentiated Case Management Plan for Criminal Cases INTRODUCTION This Criminal Differentiated Case Management Plan (DCMP) is established in accordance with

More information

LOCAL RULES. Tenth Judicial District - Osage County Oklahoma. Effective July 1, 2012

LOCAL RULES. Tenth Judicial District - Osage County Oklahoma. Effective July 1, 2012 LOCAL RULES Effective July 1, 2012 Tenth Judicial District - Osage County Oklahoma Hon. Stuart L. Tate- Special Judge Hon. B. David Gambill- Associate District Judge Hon. M. John Kane IV- District Judge

More information

Structure of the Criminal Justice System. Developed by Jo Ann Grode 2004

Structure of the Criminal Justice System. Developed by Jo Ann Grode 2004 Structure of the Criminal Justice System Developed by Jo Ann Grode 2004 Sources of Law U.S. Constitution (includes Bill of Rights) U.S. Supreme Court decisions U.S. Code (federal laws) Wisconsin Constitution

More information

RULES OF THE CITY OF THE DALLES MUNICIPAL COURT

RULES OF THE CITY OF THE DALLES MUNICIPAL COURT RULES OF THE CITY OF THE DALLES MUNICIPAL COURT REVISED: Friday March 15, 2013 IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF THE DALLES COUNTY OF WASCO, STATE OF OREGON In the matter of Adoption Of Rules of Court

More information

CRIMINAL, TRAFFIC, CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIM RULES

CRIMINAL, TRAFFIC, CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIM RULES CRIMINAL, TRAFFIC, CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIM RULES 1. JURISDICTION OF COURT: The territorial jurisdiction of the Perry County Court include all of Perry County and the monetary jurisdiction shall be the amount

More information

The Criminal Court System. Law 521 Chapter Seven

The Criminal Court System. Law 521 Chapter Seven The Criminal Court System Law 521 Chapter Seven The Feds make criminal law and procedure. Criminal Court Structure Provinces responsible for organizing, administering, and maintaining the criminal court

More information

Detailed Contents SECTION I: THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN COURTS

Detailed Contents SECTION I: THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN COURTS Detailed Contents Preface Acknowledgments xix xxiii SECTION I: THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN COURTS 1. Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function 3 Why Study Courts? 4 What Is Law? 5 The Code

More information

Courtroom Terminology

Courtroom Terminology Courtroom Terminology Accused: formally charged but not yet tried for committing a crime; the person who has been charged may also be called the defendant. Acquittal: a judgment of court, based on the

More information

University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS. Fall 2018 Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA

University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS. Fall 2018 Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA University of Houston Law Center PRE-TRIAL LITIGATION SYLLABUS Fall 2018 6:00-9:00 p.m. Room 111 TU2 Breakout Rooms TBA THE ONLY ASSIGNMENT FOR THE FIRST CLASSS IS TO REVIEW THE SYLLABUS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

More information

Amendments to Rules of Criminal Procedure Affecting District Court Procedures

Amendments to Rules of Criminal Procedure Affecting District Court Procedures Amendments to Rules of Criminal Procedure Affecting District Court Procedures Mr. Timothy Baughman, JD, Wayne County Prosecutor s Office Mr. Mark Gates, JD, Michigan Supreme Court Hon. Dennis Kolenda,

More information

CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION COST SCHEDULE

CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION COST SCHEDULE CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION COST SCHEDULE Delaware Municipal Court Delaware County, Ohio Effective January 1, 2017 Basic costs in all criminal, traffic, and parking-violation cases (these costs are assessed

More information

Court Records Glossary

Court Records Glossary Court Records Glossary Documents Affidavit Answer Appeal Brief Case File Complaint Deposition Docket Indictment Interrogatories Injunction Judgment Opinion Pleadings Praecipe A written or printed statement

More information

General Jury Information 1

General Jury Information 1 General Jury Information 1 Security All persons entering the courthouse shall not bring the following prohibited items: sharp objects, mace, handcuff keys, pocket knives, nail files, and sharp combs. Food

More information

COURT RULES 21st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COURT RULES 21st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT RULES 21st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT INDEX TO ST. LOUIS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT RULES -A- Rule Absence of Judge... 6.7 Absence of Presiding Judge... 6.8 Administration Rules... 71 Administrative Reviews... 100

More information

Dodge County. 1) Rules of Decorum. (Sixth Judicial District)

Dodge County. 1) Rules of Decorum. (Sixth Judicial District) Dodge County (Sixth Judicial District) 1. Rules of Decorum 2. Civil Practice 3. Rules of Criminal Procedure 4. Rules of Family Court Procedure 5. Filing of Papers by Electronic Filing and Facsimile Transmission

More information

Chapter 1. Crime and Justice in the United States

Chapter 1. Crime and Justice in the United States Chapter 1 Crime and Justice in the United States Chapter Objectives After completing this chapter, you should be able to do the following: Describe how the type of crime routinely presented by the media

More information

INDIVIDUAL RULES AND PROCEDURES JUDGE SHIRA A. SCHEINDLIN

INDIVIDUAL RULES AND PROCEDURES JUDGE SHIRA A. SCHEINDLIN INDIVIDUAL RULES AND PROCEDURES JUDGE SHIRA A. SCHEINDLIN Revised: January 3, 2011 Chambers Deputy/Law Clerk United States District Court Jim Reily Southern District of New York (212) 805-0120 500 Pearl

More information

LOCAL RULES FOR THE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT AND THE COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS

LOCAL RULES FOR THE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT AND THE COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS LOCAL RULES FOR THE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT AND THE COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS RULE 1.10 TIME STANDARDS FOR CASE PROCESSING I. As far as reasonably possible, all cases should be brought to trial

More information

Group / Category Docket Description Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths

Group / Category Docket Description Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths Affidavits and Oaths CRIMINAL FILINGS Group / Category Docket Description Criminal Report Affidavit Affidavit to Attend School - Out of County Affidavit to Attend School Affidavit Option - Plea Submitted Affidavit of Violation

More information

Day One August 2, 2018

Day One August 2, 2018 NEBRASKA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION 3 rd ANNUAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE BOOT CAMP AUGUST 2-3, 2018 Creighton Law School Approved by the Nebraska MCLE Commission for 11.5 hour of General MCLE Credit,

More information

CRIMINAL DEFENSE COURT PROCESS

CRIMINAL DEFENSE COURT PROCESS TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE GUIDE E-BOOK CRIMINAL DEFENSE COURT PROCESS nealdavislaw.com NEAL DAVIS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CONTENTS COURT PROCESS... 3 HOW CRIMINAL CASES PROCEED... 3 PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS AND MOTIONS...

More information

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT FIVE JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. Departmental Requirements and Procedures

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT FIVE JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. Departmental Requirements and Procedures SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT FIVE JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE Departmental Requirements and Procedures Please become familiar with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court Local Rules, for

More information

A Victim s Guide to the Criminal Justice System

A Victim s Guide to the Criminal Justice System A Victim s Guide to the Criminal Justice System VCRC_GuideToCriminalJusticeSystem2015_v2.indd 1 2/4/2016 12:41:03 PM Victims Legal Resource Center (VLRC) About Us The Victims Legal Resource Center (VLRC)

More information

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective November 17, 2010)

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective November 17, 2010) COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective November 17, 2010) JUDGE DANIEL J. PIERCE 2307 RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 Case Coordinator: Kate Moore 312-603-4804 STANDING ORDER FOR PRETRIAL PROCEDURE

More information

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...17 FORWARD...23

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...17 FORWARD...23 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...17 FORWARD...23 A...31 APPEALS District Court to Superior Court Infractions Procedures When Appealing From District Court to Superior Court Pretrial Release State s Right

More information

Activities Index I. EXPERIENCES THAT APPLY TO MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE LAW CURRICULUM

Activities Index I. EXPERIENCES THAT APPLY TO MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE LAW CURRICULUM Activities Index The activities listed below have been selected and organized to complement the law school curriculum and serve as examples of the various activities mentors and students can participate

More information

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF RULES OF LOCAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CLERMONT COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF RULES OF LOCAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CLERMONT COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT TABLE OF CONTENTS OF RULES OF LOCAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CLERMONT COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT SECTION I-GENERAL RULES Rule 1: Scope and Effective Date Rule 2: Day and Time of Sessions Rule 3: Use

More information

STATE BAR OF TEXAS. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES For NON-CAPITAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION

STATE BAR OF TEXAS. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES For NON-CAPITAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION STATE BAR OF TEXAS PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES For NON-CAPITAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION Adopted by the State Bar Board of Directors January 28, 2011 i PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES For NON-CAPITAL CRIMINAL

More information

Chapter SECTION OPENER / CLOSER: INSERT BOOK COVER ART. Section 2.1 A Dual Court System

Chapter SECTION OPENER / CLOSER: INSERT BOOK COVER ART. Section 2.1 A Dual Court System Chapter 2 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER: INSERT BOOK COVER ART Section 2.1 Chapter 2 A Dual The Court Court System System Section 2.1 Section 2.2 Trial Procedures Why It s Important Learning the structure of

More information

POLICY AND PROGRAM REPORT

POLICY AND PROGRAM REPORT Research Division, Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau POLICY AND PROGRAM REPORT Criminal Procedure April 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Detention and Arrest... 1 Detention and Arrest Under a Warrant... 1 Detention

More information

STATE OF MARYLAND * IN THE * CIRCUIT COURT vs. * FOR * * CASE NO.

STATE OF MARYLAND * IN THE * CIRCUIT COURT vs. * FOR * * CASE NO. STATE OF MARYLAND * IN THE * CIRCUIT COURT vs. * FOR * * CASE NO. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE

More information

Criminal Justice Process

Criminal Justice Process Criminal Justice Process 1. Describe the basic steps that are followed when a crime is investigated. (See the chart on page 135) Search and Seizure Warrant file an affidavit (sworn statement of facts)

More information

These Rules shall apply to all actions before this Court, filed on or after the effective date of January 1, 2016.

These Rules shall apply to all actions before this Court, filed on or after the effective date of January 1, 2016. The Champaign County Municipal Court hereby adopts the following Local Rules of Court for the handling of cases and all other matters with jurisdiction before the Court. The Rules are adopted pursuant

More information

Victim / Witness Handbook. Table of Contents

Victim / Witness Handbook. Table of Contents Victim / Witness Handbook Table of Contents A few words about the Criminal Justice System Arrest Warrants Subpoenas Misdemeanors & Felonies General Sessions Court Arraignment at General Sessions Court

More information

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective February 8, 2013)

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective February 8, 2013) COMMERCIAL CALENDAR N (Effective February 8, 2013) JUDGE MARGARET ANN BRENNAN 2307 RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 Case Coordinator: Ann Ostrowski 312-603-4804 Law Clerk: Andrew Cook 312-603-7259

More information

DEPARTMENT 34. Michael Paul Linfield. Telephone: (213)

DEPARTMENT 34. Michael Paul Linfield. Telephone: (213) DEPARTMENT 34 Judge: Judicial Assistant: Courtroom Assistant: Michael Paul Linfield Reyna Navarro Vanessa Galindo Telephone: (213) 633-0154 email: SMCdept34@lacourt.org I. JUSTICE AND JUDGING A. The basic

More information

ONLINE PROGRAM Interpreting in Criminal Proceedings I Midterm Exam

ONLINE PROGRAM Interpreting in Criminal Proceedings I Midterm Exam Student Name: Date: Student E-Mail Address: Student Phone Number: ( ) - ONLINE PROGRAM Interpreting in Criminal Proceedings I Midterm Exam YOU HAVE 3 HOURS TO COMPLETE THIS EXAM THIS EXAM MUST BE SUBMITTED

More information

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR I (Effective January 30, 2012)

COMMERCIAL CALENDAR I (Effective January 30, 2012) COMMERCIAL CALENDAR I (Effective January 30, 2012) JUDGE THOMAS R. MULROY 2207 RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 Case Coordinator: Margaret Murphy 312-603-6058 STANDING ORDER FOR PRETRIAL

More information

Department 16 has prepared this document to assist counsel in scheduling motions and reporters in Department 16.

Department 16 has prepared this document to assist counsel in scheduling motions and reporters in Department 16. Location: Stanley Mosk Courthouse Department: 16 (213) 633-0516 Motions in Department 16 Department 16 has prepared this document to assist counsel in scheduling motions and reporters in Department 16.

More information

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY PARALEGAL PROGRAM SYLLABUS CEPL # INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW AND ETHICS

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY PARALEGAL PROGRAM SYLLABUS CEPL # INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW AND ETHICS OAKLAND UNIVERSITY PARALEGAL PROGRAM SYLLABUS CEPL # INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW AND ETHICS Text: Faculty: Introduction to the Law, Sixth Edition, Walston-Dunham, West Publishing, 009 P. David Palmiere, Esq.

More information

C O U R T S O L I D A R I T Y I N T R O D U C T I O N

C O U R T S O L I D A R I T Y I N T R O D U C T I O N C O U R T S O L I D A R I T Y I N T R O D U C T I O N Legal Solidarity is a strategy that has been used to protect people while they re in the legal system. Jails and courts are intended to make you feel

More information

STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF JACKSON BUSINESS COURT DIVISION. via telephone (check one) /

STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF JACKSON BUSINESS COURT DIVISION. via telephone (check one) / STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF JACKSON BUSINESS COURT DIVISION PLAINTIFF NAME v. DEFENDANT NAME Case No. Hon. Richard N. LaFlamme / PLAINTIFF S COUNSEL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE AND

More information

Superior Court of California County of Orange County

Superior Court of California County of Orange County Superior Court of California County of Orange County HONORABLE CRAIG GRIFFIN DEPARTMENT C17 CLERK: Lenora Silva COURT ATTENDANT: Brett Crabtree CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SANTA ANA,

More information

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN DIVISION

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN DIVISION Case :-cv-00-jvs-dfm Document Filed 0// Page of Page ID #: 0 SHELBY PHILLIPS, III, et al. v. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN DIVISION Plaintiff(s), UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

More information

Criminal Law and Practice

Criminal Law and Practice New York Lawyers Practical Skills Series Includes Forms on CD Criminal Law and Practice Lawrence N. Gray, Esq.* Honorable Leslie Crocker Snyder Honorable Alex M. Calabrese 2016 2017 * Lawrence N. Gray

More information

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK. Judge Andrew Stone Third District Court QUESTIONS :

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK. Judge Andrew Stone Third District Court QUESTIONS : 1. Discovery QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE/COMMISSIONER BENCH BOOK Judge Andrew Stone Third District Court QUESTIONS : 3rdStoneteam@utcourts.gov Q: What is your practice with respect to setting an initial case

More information

Federal Adaptation of NLADA s Performance Guidelines For Criminal Defense Representations 1

Federal Adaptation of NLADA s Performance Guidelines For Criminal Defense Representations 1 Federal Adaptation of NLADA s Performance Guidelines For Criminal Defense Representations 1 Note: These standards are intended as a guide to help ensure that people entitled to representation under the

More information

CROSS EXAMINATION AND IMPEACHMENT AS PRACTICE TOOLS. Traci A. Owens

CROSS EXAMINATION AND IMPEACHMENT AS PRACTICE TOOLS. Traci A. Owens CROSS EXAMINATION AND IMPEACHMENT AS PRACTICE TOOLS Traci A. Owens Using Prosecution Witnesses to tell Our Clients STORIES The defense often suffers from a witness shortage. THE PROSECUTOR S FRAILTY IS

More information

PROVIDING PROCEDURAL CONTEXT: A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE CIVIL TRIAL PROCESS

PROVIDING PROCEDURAL CONTEXT: A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE CIVIL TRIAL PROCESS 151 PROVIDING PROCEDURAL CONTEXT: A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE CIVIL TRIAL PROCESS BY JUDITH GIERS Judith Giers is a Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene. Make the next

More information

Juvenile Scripts SCRIPT FOR DETENTION HEARING...2 SCRIPT FOR AN ADJUDICATION HEARING IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT PLEADS TRUE...7

Juvenile Scripts SCRIPT FOR DETENTION HEARING...2 SCRIPT FOR AN ADJUDICATION HEARING IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT PLEADS TRUE...7 Juvenile Proceedings Scripts - Table of Contents Juvenile Scripts SCRIPT FOR DETENTION HEARING...2 SCRIPT FOR AN ADJUDICATION HEARING IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT PLEADS TRUE...7 SCRIPT FOR AN ADJUDICATION

More information

LOCAL COURT RULES. 39th Judicial Circuit

LOCAL COURT RULES. 39th Judicial Circuit LOCAL COURT RULES of the 39th Judicial Circuit Barry, Lawrence and Stone Counties Circuit Judge Hon. Jack A. L. Goodman Associate Circuit Judges Hon. Victor W. Head, Barry County, Associate Division I

More information

UNIFORM STANDING ORDER FOR ALL COMMERCIAL CALENDARS

UNIFORM STANDING ORDER FOR ALL COMMERCIAL CALENDARS UNIFORM STANDING ORDER FOR ALL COMMERCIAL CALENDARS (Effective June 1, 2014) Purpose The purpose of this uniform standing order is to establish consistent procedures in the Commercial Calendar Section.

More information

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Case 2:4-cv-00-AB-E Document Filed 02// Page of Page ID #:04 2 3 4 0 2 3 4 LORRAINE FLORES, et al. v. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Plaintiffs, SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY,

More information

PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE LAW 2120

PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE LAW 2120 PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE LAW 2120 Class Hours: 3.0 Credit Hours: 3.0 Laboratory Hours: 0.0 Revised: Fall 09 NOTE: This course is not designed for transfer

More information

Vermont Bar Association Seminar Materials. 62nd Mid-Year Meeting. Criminal Law 101

Vermont Bar Association Seminar Materials. 62nd Mid-Year Meeting. Criminal Law 101 Vermont Bar Association Seminar Materials 62nd Mid-Year Meeting Criminal Law 101 March 22, 2019 Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, VT Speakers: Katelyn Atwood, Esq. Katelyn B. Atwood, Esq. Rutland County Public

More information

y LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 FALL 2015

y LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 FALL 2015 y LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 FALL 2015 Instructor: Steven J. Katz POPP@ARTC - WLAC Course Section No.7572 Mon-Wed. 7:35 9:00 a.m. ARTC E-mail: katzsj@wlac.edu Message Telephone:(310)

More information

COURT RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS

COURT RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS COURT RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. Title... 2 Section 2. Purpose... 2 Section 3. Definitions... 2 Section 4. Fundamental Rights of Defendants... 4 Section 5. Arraignment...

More information

JUDGE J. BRIAN JOHNSON CIVIL PRE-TRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE J. BRIAN JOHNSON. (Revised February 8, 2018)

JUDGE J. BRIAN JOHNSON CIVIL PRE-TRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE J. BRIAN JOHNSON. (Revised February 8, 2018) JUDGE J. BRIAN JOHNSON LEHIGH COUNTY COURTHOUSE 455 HAMILTON STREET ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-1614 610.782.3122 Facsimile 610.871.2866 CIVIL PRE-TRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE J. BRIAN

More information

Cross-Examination Checklist

Cross-Examination Checklist Cross-Examination Checklist General Areas of Investigation and Document Retrieval 1. Summary of Expected Testimony 1.1 Testimony Which Can Be Disproved 1.2 Inconsistencies/absurdities 1.3 Contradiction

More information

Overview of Pretrial & Trial Procedure. Basic Concepts. What is Proof (Evidence) David Hamilton City Attorney Reno & Honey Grove Tx.

Overview of Pretrial & Trial Procedure. Basic Concepts. What is Proof (Evidence) David Hamilton City Attorney Reno & Honey Grove Tx. Overview of Pretrial & Trial Procedure David Hamilton City Attorney Reno & Honey Grove Tx Basic Concepts PresumptionofInnocence:BurdenonStateto erase presumption by proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Absolute

More information

STATE OF GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION IN INDIGENT CRIMINAL CASES

STATE OF GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION IN INDIGENT CRIMINAL CASES STATE OF GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION IN INDIGENT CRIMINAL CASES Introduction to Performance Standards Georgia Public Defender Standards Council Performance Standards

More information

2. FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR RULES

2. FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR RULES 2. FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR RULES 2.1 CITATION These felony and misdemeanor rules should be cited as "Marin County Rule, Felony/Misdemeanor" or "MCR Crim" followed by the rule number (e.g., Marin County

More information

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Case :-cv-0-jst-jpr Document Filed 0// Page of Page ID #: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 0 MICHAEL A. VANDERVORT, et al., v. Plaintiff(s, BALBOA CAPITAL CORPORATION, Defendant(s.

More information

The Art of Advocacy: Trial Persuasion in a Polarized World

The Art of Advocacy: Trial Persuasion in a Polarized World Taught by: Zoe Littlepage and Rainey Booth The Art of Advocacy: Trial Persuasion in a Polarized World Contact Info: Zoe Littlepage: zoe@littlepagebooth.com Rainey Booth: rainey@littlepagebooth.com Phone:

More information

Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial

Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial C H A P T E R 1 0 Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial O U T L I N E Introduction Pretrial Activities The Criminal Trial Stages of a Criminal Trial Improving the Adjudication Process L E A R N I

More information