Product Description

This program equips criminal defense attorneys with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively select, challenge, and cross-examine expert witnesses in criminal cases. Attendees explore key considerations in identifying and vetting potential experts, from assessing credentials to ensuring their testimony aligns with case strategy. The session also covers best practices for protecting defense experts from impeachment, preparing them for testimony, and leveraging their opinions to bolster the defense’s theory of the case.

The program examines tactics for challenging the prosecution’s experts, exposing biases, and highlighting methodological flaws. Attendees learn how to craft effective cross-examinations that undermine credibility and persuade the court or jury. The program addresses pretrial challenges to the proposed evidence and flags future areas ripe for appeal. It addresses approaches for attacking immutable, damaging forensic evidence. Whether dealing with forensic scientists, medical professionals, or digital evidence analysts, this training provides essential tools for attorneys to navigate expert testimony and strengthen their defense strategy.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Mark W. Shea, Esq., Shea and LaRocque Law Offices , Boston
  
• 2:05pm - 2:15pm

  Do You Need an Expert?

  Mark W. Shea, Esq., Shea and LaRocque Law Offices , Boston
  Jennifer Ann McKinnon, Esq., Wiesner McKinnon LLP , Boston
  Austin C. Tzeng, Esq., Law Office of Austin C. Tzeng , Quincy
  
• 2:15pm - 2:25pm

  Types of Experts

  Panel
  
• 2:25pm - 2:35pm

  How to Find and Select Your Expert

  Panel
  
• 2:35pm - 2:50pm

  Is the Expert for Trial Preparation to Offer Testimony or Offered in Mitigation?

  Panel
  
• 2:50pm - 3:05pm

  How to Prepare an Expert for Trial

  Panel
  
• 3:05pm - 3:15pm

  Daubert Issues

  Panel
  
• 3:15pm - 3:30pm

  Attacking of Dethroning Prosecution Experts

  Panel
  
• 3:30pm - 3:40pm

  Recent Developments in Caselaw

  Panel
  
• 3:40pm - 4:00pm

  Deep Dives on Six Types of Expert Testimony

  Panel
  

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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