Trying Murder and Other Homicide Cases in Massachusetts
Cases, strategies and seasoned guidance
- Product Number: 2214563WFM
- Publication Date: 6/18/2021
- Edition: 4th Edition 2021
- Copyright: © 2021 MCLE, Inc.
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Trying Murder and Other Homicide Cases in Massachusetts provides the practical guidance that prosecutors and defense attorneys need to competently and effectively try a homicide case. Beginning with an introduction to the major types of homicide—first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter—the book takes you through each step of a homicide case. Sample motions and other various helpful exhibits are included.
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Update: June 2021
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your reference library with the 2021 edition of Trying Murder and Other Homicide Cases in Massachusetts , now under the editorial leadership of Carolyn McGowan of the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
Highlights of just some of the updates include
- new and updated case discussions throughout the book to bring you up to speed on the latest developments;
- a revamped introductory chapter which explains the several forms of homicide, including first- and second-degree murder and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter (see chapter 1);
- new tips for specific pretrial requests, such as access to records in police department gang databases and access to information that can be used to show racial profiling (see chapter 6);
- a new section discussing the psychological and neurobiological immaturity of adolescent offenders (see chapter 12); and
- guidance on Rule 17 motions to access the records of devices like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, Amazon Alexa/Echo, and more (see chapter 17).
We at MCLE trust that you will find this updated publication useful in your law practice and in keeping your law library current. Thank you for your continued support.
Cordially,
Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
expand allChapter 1 expandHomicide in Massachusetts: An Introduction
Buy ChapterChapter 2 expandJury Instructions on Homicide
Buy ChapterChapter 3 expandPrearraignment Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 4 expandCrime Scene Investigation
Buy ChapterChapter 5 expandCriminalistics
Buy ChapterChapter 6 expandPretrial Conference: Specific Requests
Buy ChapterChecklist 6.1
- Pretrial Conference Checklist Buy FormExhibit 6A
- Motion for Discovery of Informant Buy FormExhibit 6B
- Motion for List of Witnesses and Other Information Buy FormExhibit 6C
- Motion for Court Activity Record Information Buy FormExhibit 6D
- Motion for Discovery of Prospective Expert Testimony Buy FormExhibit 6E
- Motion to Preserve Evidence Buy FormExhibit 6F
- Motion for Exculpatory Evidence: Details of Interviews with Witness—Child Buy FormExhibit 6G
- Motion for Preservation of and Access to Physical Evidence Buy FormExhibit 6H
- Motion for List of Persons Present Buy FormExhibit 6I
- Motion for Disclosure of Identification Procedures Buy FormExhibit 6J
- Motion for Information Regarding History of Drug and Alcohol Abuse of Any Commonwealth Witness Buy FormExhibit 6K
- Motion for Rewards, Promises, and Inducements Buy FormExhibit 6L
- Motion for Discovery of Exculpatory Evidence: Inconsistent Statements Buy FormExhibit 6M
- Motion for Disclosure of Prior and Subsequent Bad Acts Buy FormExhibit 6N
- Motion for Medical Examiner’s File Buy FormExhibit 6O
- Motion for Production of Department of Children and Families Records Buy FormExhibit 6P
- Motion for Production of School Records Buy FormExhibit 6Q
- Motion for Production of Police Reports Buy FormExhibit 6R
- Motion for Disclosure and Production Buy FormExhibit 6S
- Motion for Bill of Particulars Buy FormChapter 7 expandGeneral Tactical Considerations in the Multidefendant Case
Buy ChapterChecklist 7.1
- Information to Gather and Review in Preparation for Cross-Examination of a Cooperating Codefendant Buy FormChapter 8 expandBruton Issues, Severance, and Extrajudicial Codefendant Statements
Buy ChapterChapter 9 expandTrial Motions in Murder Cases
Buy ChapterExhibit 9A
- Motion for a View Buy FormExhibit 9B
- Motion in Limine to Sequester Witnesses Buy FormExhibit 9C
- Motion in Limine Regarding Reference to Decedent as “Victim” Buy FormExhibit 9D
- Defendant’s Motion in Limine to Exclude References to Gang Membership Buy FormExhibit 9E
- Motion in Limine to Exclude “Gang” Terminology Buy FormExhibit 9F
- Motion in Limine to Prohibit Decedent’s Family from Testifying Buy FormExhibit 9G
- Motion in Limine to Exclude References to the Defendant’s Alleged Nickname Buy FormExhibit 9H
- Motion in Limine Regarding Prior Police Contact with the Defendant Buy FormExhibit 9I
- Motion in Limine for Exculpatory Change in Witness Testimony Buy FormChapter 10 expandForensic Evidence Issues
Buy ChapterChecklist 10.1
- Forensic Toxicology Discovery Checklist Buy FormExhibit 10A
- Defendant’s Motion for Discovery of Medical Examiner’s Investigation and Manila Folder Buy FormExhibit 10AA
- Brain Slides Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10B
- Letter from Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to Legislature January 13, 2017 and Official Audit Report August 11, 2017 Buy FormExhibit 10BB
- Spinal Cord / Brain Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10C
- Example Medical Examiner Policy and Procedure Manual Buy FormExhibit 10CC
- Skull Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10D
- Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner Buy FormExhibit 10DD
- Head/Chin Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10E
- Preliminary Autopsy Notes Buy FormExhibit 10EE
- Face: Four Views: Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10F
- OCME Case Report Buy FormExhibit 10FF
- Infant Full Body Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10G
- Medical Examiner’s Toxicology Request Form Buy FormExhibit 10GG
- Front and Side Full Body Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10H
- Medical Examiner’s Toxicology Request Form Buy FormExhibit 10HH
- Neuropathology Consultation Worksheet Buy FormExhibit 10I
- Toxicology Inquiry Form Buy FormExhibit 10II
- Cardiovascular Pathology Consultation Worksheet Buy FormExhibit 10J
- Statement of Identification Form Buy FormExhibit 10JJ
- Report of Fetal Death Buy FormExhibit 10K
- Standard Certificate of Death Buy FormExhibit 10KK
- Example Report of Child(ren) Alleged to Be Suffering from Abuse or Neglect Buy FormExhibit 10L
- Certified Cause of Death Form Buy FormExhibit 10LL
- Elder Abuse Mandated Reporter Form Buy FormExhibit 10M
- Request for Autopsy Report / Death Certificate Instructions Buy FormExhibit 10MM
- Communicable Disease Form Buy FormExhibit 10N
- OCME Examination Attendance Log Buy FormExhibit 10O
- Referral to the OCME by Physician Buy FormExhibit 10P
- Autopsy Report Buy FormExhibit 10Q
- Chain-of-Custody Form Buy FormExhibit 10R
- Request for the Examination of Physical Evidence Buy FormExhibit 10S
- Physical Evidence from Body Receipt Form Buy FormExhibit 10T
- Special Histology Request Form Buy FormExhibit 10U
- Full Body Examination Diagram Forms Buy FormExhibit 10V
- Full Body Measurement Forms Buy FormExhibit 10W
- Left Hand Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10X
- Both Hands and Palms Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10Y
- Side Diagram Form Buy FormExhibit 10Z
- Cranium/Brain Diagram Form Buy FormChapter 11 expandEvidentiary Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 12 expandMental Health Issues
Buy ChapterExhibit 12A
- Ex Parte Motion for Funds for Psychologist Buy FormExhibit 12B
- Ex Parte Motion to Impound Motions for Funds and Accompanying Affidavits Buy FormExhibit 12C
- Defendant’s Motion to Compel Government to Furnish Evidence Used to Cross-Examine Experts Buy FormExhibit 12D
- Defendant’s Notice of Defense of Lack of Criminal Responsibility Buy FormExhibit 12E
- Defendant’s Motion for Disclosure of Commonwealth’s Experts’ Opinions and Diagnosis Buy FormExhibit 12F
- Memorandum Supporting Defendant’s Motion for Disclosure of Commonwealth’s Experts’ Opinions and Diagnosis Buy FormChapter 13 expandGrand Jury Practice
Buy ChapterChapter 14 expandVoir Dire Issues
Buy ChapterChecklist 14.1
- Voir Dire Issues Buy FormExhibit 14A
- Superior Court Rule 6: Jury Selection Buy FormExhibit 14B
- Superior Court Voir Dire—A Procedural Overview Buy FormExhibit 14C
- Defendant’s Motion for Examination of Jurors Buy FormExhibit 14D
- Supporting Affidavit of Counsel Buy FormExhibit 14E
- Motion for Attorney-Conducted (Panelor Individual) Voir Dire Buy FormExhibit 14F
- Sample Prosecution Motion for Voir Dire Buy FormChapter 15 expandJuvenile Offenders
Buy ChapterChapter 16 expandForensic DNA Issues
Buy ChapterExhibit 16A
- Image of Twenty-Three Pairs of Chromosomes Buy FormExhibit 16B
- Illustration of Double-Helix Structure of DNA Buy FormExhibit 16C
- Defendant’s Motion for DNA Discovery Buy FormExhibit 16D
- Thirteen CODIS Core STR Loci with Chromosomal Positions Buy FormExhibit 16E
- Example of Electropherogram Buy FormExhibit 16F
- Sample DNA Lab Report (STR Analysis) Buy FormExhibit 16G
- Sample DNA Lab Report (Y-STR Analysis) Buy FormExhibit 16H
- Sample DNA Lab Report (Mitochondrial DNA Analysis) Buy FormExhibit 16I
- Commonwealth’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Provide DNA Sample Buy FormExhibit 16J
- Defendant’s Opposition to Compelled DNA Submission Buy FormExhibit 16K
- Defendant’s Motion for Funds for DNA Expert Buy FormExhibit 16L
- Defendant’s Motion for Funds for DNA Expert to Observe Testing Buy FormExhibit 16M
- Sample Exhaustive DNA Testing Authorization Form Buy FormChapter 17 expandProduction of Third-Party Records
Buy ChapterExhibit 17A
- Motion to Expand Protective Order to Allow Copies of Privileged Records to Be Made Available to Counsel and His Expert Buy FormExhibit 17B
- Motion Pursuant to Commonwealth v. Dwyer to Permit Defense Counsel to Admit into Evidence Psychiatric Record of Alleged Victim Buy FormExhibit 17C
- Motion for Production of Mobile Data Terminal Records Buy FormExhibit 17D
- Motion for Court Summons of Internal Affairs Documents Buy FormExhibit 17E
- Motion for Production of Surveillance Video Buy FormExhibit 17F
- Motion for Court Order to Permit Defense Counsel and Investigator to View, Measure, and Photograph Crime Scene Buy FormExhibit 17G
- Motion to Order Employer to Comply with Rule 17(a)(2) Summons, or for Show Cause Hearing Buy FormExhibit 17H
- Sample Public Records Request Buy FormExhibit 17I
- Sample Appeal of Public Records Request Denial Buy FormExhibit 17J
- Sample FOIA Request Buy FormAppendixGathering Facts
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