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25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: The Essential Foundation You Need to Be on the Forefront of What is Trending

  • Training

  • 3 Hours
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5835512
This isn't just Miranda v. Arizona and Terry v. Ohio; we know you went to law school. However, if you practice in District or Superior Court in Massachusetts, these are the cases with which you must be familiar. In every practice, the ability to anticipate and comprehend the important legal issues of the day is grounded in an understanding of foundational cases and an appreciation of trending authority. Join the all-star faculty for a summary and analysis of Massachusetts criminal case law that you must be fluent in to practice successfully in the Commonwealth. These cases cover a variety of topics governing your practice - from pretrial matters through sentencing hearings. This roundtable-style program provides direct access to the expert panelists in a highly-focused setting.

The seminar is designed to benefit prosecutors and defense attorneys alike, and participants leave with a balanced understanding of those cases that are the foundation of any criminal lawyer's practice. Learn how these cases shape the law - and how to use them in your practice.

Course Content

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm
  • Welcome and Introduction
2:05 pm - 2:20 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Probable Cause and Charging
  • Panel
2:20 pm - 2:35 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Bail and Conditions
  • Panel
2:35 pm - 3:00 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Discovery
  • Panel
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Motions to Suppress
  • Panel
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Break
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Trial Issues
  • Panel
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
  • 25 Critical Cases Every Criminal Lawyer Must Know: Probation
  • 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.

Speakers

Chair
  • J. Anne Iglehart, Esq., Iglehart & Porges, Boston
Faculty
  • Lynn S. Feigenbaum, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
  • Claudia Lagos, Esq., Scully and Lagos, Boston
  • Amanda M. Sheehan, Esq., Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton