Product Description

Just like the law, forensic science is always evolving. No matter where your criminal practice is focused, Juvenile, District, Superior, or Appeals Courts, forensic issues will no doubt arise in your cases. From the seemingly simple to the clearly complex, lawyers rely on "experts" to bridge the gap between law and science. But the lawyer's job, which includes assessing the reliability and admissibility of scientific evidence, cannot be wholly delegated to an "expert."

This program presents an overview and springboard for criminal practitioners on forensic areas that are frequently encountered in criminal prosecutions, and provides a glimpse into what may be on the horizon in Massachusetts.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 pm - 2:02 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Elizabeth Hugetz, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Lowell
  Jill Tessier, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Worcester
  
• 2:02 pm - 2:32 pm

  Criminal Lawyer's Forensics Lab: DRE

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  John A. Sadek, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Worcester
  
• 2:32 pm - 3:08 pm

  Criminal Lawyer's Forensics Lab: Cell Phones

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  Denise M. Doherty, Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
  Anne S. Yas, Esq., Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
  
• 3:08 pm - 3:45 pm

  Criminal Lawyer's Forensics Lab: Drug Testing

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  Nathan Tamulis, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Boston
  
• 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

  Break
• 4:00 pm - 4:25 pm

  Criminal Lawyer's Forensics Lab: Familial DNA

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  Lisa M. Kavanaugh, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Somerville
  
• 4:25 pm - 4:53 pm

  Criminal Lawyer's Forensics Lab: Case Law Update

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  Elizabeth Hugetz, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Lowell
  Jill Tessier, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Worcester
  
• 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

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

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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