Prosecuting and defending drug cases can, on the surface, appear straightforward where the cases mostly involve professional police investigators and expert witnesses. The legal nuances in both proving the basic elements and in defending the case are, however, complex. Many involve conspiracies with multiple participants, and some amount of prior police investigation. As a result, a successful prosecution or defense involves a thoughtful strategy and careful preparation.
Join the experts as we discuss the legal nuances in prosecuting and defending drug cases and explore the best practices for how to introduce the many varieties of physical and electronic evidence.
Join the experts as we discuss the legal nuances in prosecuting and defending drug cases and explore the best practices for how to introduce the many varieties of physical and electronic evidence.
Course Content
3:00 pm - 3:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Panel
3:05 pm - 3:44 pm
Breaking Down the Two Most Essential Elements of Every Drug Case
Possession and Proof of Intent to Distribute
Panel
3:44 pm - 3:53 pm
Alphabet Soup of Drug Offenses: How to Successfully Prosecute and Defend Cases Involving Two or More Defendants
Deconstructing Constructive Possession and Aider and Abettor Liability
Panel
3:53 pm - 4:19 pm
Preparation and Examination of Expert Witnesses, Including a Drug Expert Witness
Panel
4:19 pm - 4:31 pm
How to Handle the Introduction of Evidence of Drugs Without Having the Drugs Themselves
Panel
4:31 pm - 4:50 pm
Alphabet Soup of Drug Offenses: Introduction of Electronic Evidence
Phone Examinations, GPS and PING Data, and Coconspirator Statements
Panel
Please Note
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There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairKathleen Celio, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Faculty
Carlos J. Dominguez, Esq.,
Attorney at Law, Boston
Hon. Thomas S. Kaplanes,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Gina Masotta, Esq.,
Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
