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 pm
3:05 pm - 3:44 pm
3:44 pm - 3:53 pm
3:53 pm - 4:19 pm
4:19 pm - 4:31 pm
4:31 pm - 4:50 pm
Please Note
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