Product Description

This program develops your expertise in the complex and ever-evolving realm of suppression litigation in criminal cases and encourages practitioners to think outside the box. You learn about the scope and protections of arrest, search, and seizure laws, providing you with a nuanced understanding of the constitutional principles that govern these critical aspects of criminal investigations. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, case analyses, and practical scenarios, participants gain valuable insights into the latest legal developments, court decisions, and legislative changes shaping the landscape of arrest and evidence gathering.

This program aims to empower attorneys with the tools they need to effectively advocate for their clients, uphold constitutional rights, and navigate the complexities of criminal law practice.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:45pm

  Car Stops and Exit Orders

  Megan E. Stanley, Esq., Stanley Law Office , Boston
  
• 2:45pm - 3:25pm

  Searches of the Person: Frisks, Searches Incident to Arrest, Strip Searches, Cavity Searches

  C. Henry Fasoldt, Esq., C.Henry Fasoldt, Attorney at Law , Boston
  
• 3:25pm - 3:35pm

  Break
• 3:35pm - 4:30pm

  Commonwealth v. Long and Litigating Equal Protection Claims in Motions to Suppress: Strategies and Roadblocks

  Steven Van Dyke, Esq., Boston College Law School , Newton Centre
  
• 4:30pm - 4:45pm

  Discovery Litigation for Suppression

  Sandra Gant, Esq., Federal Public Defender Office , Boston
  
• 4:55pm - 5:00pm

  Practice Tips

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Arrest, Search and Seizure Citator

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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