Product Description

Are you a newer Juvenile Court practitioner or just looking to brush up on the law? Things are always changing in Juvenile Court—make sure you understand the significance of the changes and where they are leading. 

Take this opportunity to learn from an experienced faculty as they discuss what is new in juvenile delinquency practice. This program gives an overview of major developments in juvenile law so that you can spot issues in your cases and develop the fundamental skills critical to representing adolescent clients in delinquency cases. 

Everyone working with children and juveniles within Massachusetts, and those looking to get involved, will benefit from this primer! Have your questions ready—the panel wants to hear from you!

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 pm -1:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 1:05 pm - 1:30 pm

  Major Appellate and Supreme Court Cases on Juvenile Law

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  Cristina F. Freitas, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Division , Lowell
  Ziyad S. Hopkins, Esq., Youth Advocacy Division, Committee for Public Counsel Services , Quincy
  Mark A. Koch, Esq., Attorney at Law , Quincy
  
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

  Diversion at Different Stages

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  Debbie F. Freitas, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Division , Lowell
  Michael Glennon, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten , Boston
  
• 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

  Juveniles and the Criminal Justice Reform Act

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  Cristina F. Freitas, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Division , Lowell
  Michael Glennon, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten , Boston
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

  Break
• 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  Issue Spotting in Delinquency Cases

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  Panel
  
• 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

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  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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