Product Description

While most criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain, it is imperative to understand the ins-and-outs of the District Court trial session. This seminar explains the major aspects of a trial from motions in limine to closings. The panel of trial attorneys and a District Court judge guides you through the case while you serve as jury.

Unlike the jury, however, you have the opportunity to ask questions after the verdict! Case theory, witness preparation, and strategy are all open for discussion. Find out how experienced trial attorneys prepare their case for trial, from the day of arraignment.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Sarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:05pm - 2:30pm

  Motions in Limine

  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 2:30pm - 2:55pm

  Opening Statements

  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 2:55pm - 3:25pm

  Direct and Cross of a Police Witness

  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 3:25pm - 3:40pm

  Break
• 3:40pm - 4:10pm

  Direct and Cross of a Civilian Witness

  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 4:10pm - 4:35pm

  Closing Arguments

  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 4:35pm - 4:45pm

  Judicial Opinion

  Hon. Dana Pierce, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 4:45pm - 5:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Sarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Dana Pierce, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Roxbury
  Brendan S. Cox, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  

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