Product Description

Sexual assault cases are extremely challenging, emotionally charged, and potentially devastating to all involved. In order to prepare and try a case properly, prosecutors must be able to get their evidence before the jury and be aware of and able to anticipate defense strategies. Defense counsel must know what pretrial motions need to be filed and how to argue them, and what evidentiary issues may arise, and how to cross examine the government’s expert. 

At this seminar, expert faculty demonstrate the way through difficult issues inherent in handling a sex offense charge from case preparation to trial. By the end of these two half-days, you will be prepared to handle your next sexual assault case, whether it is in Juvenile Court, District Court, or Superior Court. Don’t miss the opportunity to hone your skills by watching the best!

Agenda & Materials

• Day 1: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
• 2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction
• 2:05 pm - 3:00 pm

  Pre-Charge Advocacy

  Charles Henry Fasoldt, Esq., C. Henry Fasoldt, Attorney At Law , Boston
  Jessica Michele Strasnick, Esq., Essex District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 3:00 pm - 3:55 pm

  Conviction and Collateral Consequences

  David J. Manza, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Framingham
  Megan R. McLaughlin, Esq., Sex Offender Registry Board, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , North Billerica
  
• 3:55 pm - 4:05 pm

  Break
• 4:05 pm - 5:00 pm

  Social Media

  Caitlin Gemmill, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  Claudia Lagos, Esq., Scully and Lagos , Boston
  
• Day 2: Thursday, June 23, 2022
• 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm

  First to Report to Law Enforcement

  Julie A. Buszuwski, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Framingham
  Kate B. MacDougall, Esq., Essex District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 2:55 pm - 3:50 pm

  Trial Strategy in the era of Me too

  Korrina Ann Burnham, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  Jennifer R. Suhl, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
  
• 3:50 pm - 4:05 pm

  Break
• 4:05 pm - 5:00 pm

  "Ask the Judges" Q&A Session

  Hon. Kerry Ann Ahern, Essex Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Samir Zaganjori, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Special Program Materials:

• Trying Sex Offense Cases in Massachusetts

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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