The Massachusetts District Court Criminal Defense Manual is a practical and comprehensive "tool box" geared for criminal defense in the District Court. Get practical guidance for every phase of criminal representation, from filing an appearance through pretrial hearings, trial and any post-conviction process. Whether you are a bar advocate/public defender or represent private clients, this is your must-have resource.
Table of Contents
Chapter 01 - Role of the Bar Advocate
Chapter 02 - Criminal Practice in the Massachusetts District Courts
Chapter 03 - Building a Relationship with Your Client
Chapter 04 - Developing the Theory of the Case
Chapter 05 - Common Defenses
Chapter 06 - Ethics in Criminal Defense Practice
Chapter 07 - Arraignment and Bail
Chapter 08 - Detention Hearings
Chapter 09 - Mental Health Considerations at Arraignment and Beyond
Chapter 10 - Pretrial Conferences, Pretrial Hearings, and Discovery Motion Practice
Chapter 11 - Substantive Motion Practice
Chapter 12 - Interlocutory Remedies: Review Before Direct Appeal
Chapter 13 - Use of Experts
Chapter 14 - Trial Evidence
Chapter 15 - Trial Advocacy
Chapter 16 - Plea Negotiations and Sentencing
Chapter 17 - Postconviction Concerns
Chapter 18 - Probation
Authors
Editor(s)Shira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
Author(s)
Makis Antzoulatos, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston District Court Unit, Boston
Connor M. Barusch, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Cathleen L. Bennett, Esq.,
Matthew J. Fleischner, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
Jeffrey A. Garland, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston District Court Unit, Boston
Stuart M. Hurowitz, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Rebecca Kiley, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Appeals Unit, Boston
Ambar Maceo-Rossi, Esq.,
Kelleher & Maceo, P.C., Boston
Gabriele Mainiero,
Swomley & Associates, Boston
Joseph M. Perullo, Esq.,
Boston
Melissa Ramos, Esq.,
Wood & Nathanson LLP, Boston
Christopher S. Skinner, Esq.,
Marblehead
Karen Owen Talley, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services,
Mental Health Division, Brockton
Nathan Tamulis, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Gregory P. Teran, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Northampton
Michael L. Tumposky, Esq.,
Hedges and Tumposky, LLP, Boston
Steven Van Dyke, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Malden
Christian A. Williams, Esq.,
Harvard Law School Criminal Justice Institute, Cambridge
Nathan M. Wong, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester