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Criminal Law

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Featured Criminal Law Books

Massachusetts District Court Criminal Defense Manual
Massachusetts District Court Criminal Defense Manual
Print or ebook
Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual
Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual
Print or ebook
Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference
Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference
Print or ebook
Massachusetts Criminal Law Sourcebook & Citator
Massachusetts Criminal Law Sourcebook & Citator
Print or ebook

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SELF-GUIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Tailor your training — on your terms and your schedule. MCLE's professional development plan takes you step by step through the essentials of criminal law practice.

CRIMINAL LAW CHECKLISTS & FORMS

Build your practice and save time with more than 1,000 sample checklists, forms, and other useful documents, curated by MCLE's expert editors and authors.

CRIMINAL LAW EXPERT DEMONSTRATIONS

Watch practical demonstrations of pretrial and trial proceedings by MCLE's expert faculty, with commentary from Massachusetts Trial Court judges.

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CPCS BAR ADVOCATE CERTIFICATION

The CPCS Criminal Defense Training Unit trains bar advocates who accept appointments through the
CPCS Private Counsel Division to ensure that the indigent accused receive excellent representation that is
client centered and zealous. For more information, or to apply, visit the CPCS website.

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