Product Description

While most criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain, it is imperative to understand the ins-and-outs of the District and Municipal Court trial sessions. This seminar walks you through the major aspects of a trial from motions in limine to closings. The panel of trial attorneys and a Municipal Court judge guide you through the case and you act as jury.

Unlike the jury, you have the opportunity to ask questions after the verdict. Case theory, witness preparation, and strategy are all open for discussion. Find out how experienced trial attorneys prepare their case for trial, from the day of arraignment. 

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:10pm

  Pre-trial Matters

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 2:10pm - 2:30pm

  Opening Statements

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 2:30pm - 3:10pm

  Prosecution Case

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Tracy L. Walts, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 3:10pm - 3:20pm

  Break
• 3:20pm - 4:00pm

  Defense Case

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  Shira M. Diner, Esq., Boston University School of Law , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  
• 4:00pm - 4:20pm

  Closing Arguments

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 4:20pm - 4:25pm

  Charge Conference

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  
• 4:25pm - 4:45m

  Strategy and Case Preparation Discussion

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Liana LaMattina, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Shira M. Diner, Esq., Boston University School of Law , Boston
  Gillian Carusone, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Springfield
  Tracy L. Walts, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  
• 4:45pm - 5:00pm

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

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Trying Drug 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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