Product Description

Expert testimony is becoming increasingly important in the cases we try in District and Superior Court. Having a firm grasp of what experts can do for you and your case can make all the difference in strengthening your case. Hear from prosecutors and defense attorneys who routinely deal with experts and discuss some of the most commonly used experts and how to utilize them in your cases.

Join us to learn how to use experts to strengthen your case and get up-to-speed on the issues you need to know. 

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 2:05pm - 2:20pm

  How to Identify Cases Which May Need an Expert

  Panel
  
• 2:20pm - 2:40pm

  Ballistics

  Caitlin Fitzgerald, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 2:40pm - 3:00pm

  Prints

  Caitlin Fitzgerald, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 3:00pm - 3:20pm

  GSR

  Caitlin Fitzgerald, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 3:20pm - 3:40pm

  Break
• 3:40pm - 4:00pm

  GPS/Gang Experts

  Caitlin Fitzgerald, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 4:00pm - 4:20pm

  DNA

  Laura Montgomery, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 4:20pm - 4:50pm

  Delayed Disclosure/Medical Experts

  Laura Montgomery, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  William J. Sprouse, Esq., William J. Sprouse, Attorney at Law , Malden
  
• 4:50pm - 5:00pm

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

  Panel
  

Please Note

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