Motion practice is crucial and can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. Whether you file a motion for a bill of particulars, or a motion to suppress, it can be the defining factor in whether you win or lose a trial, or whether you even need to go to trial. As criminal practitioners, it is important that we think strategically about how we craft motions, and the long-term goals. Identifying the theory of the case should begin at arraignment, and our motions should assist in advancing our theory of the case. We should craft every motion in good faith, with the mindset of winning. We know that not all motions are successful, but they can lay a foundation for building a strong defense for your client, developing a legal strategy, and preserving issues for appeal.
In this program you get insight into the nuts and bolts of motion practice, practical strategic information from experienced criminal lawyers, and a view from the bench.
In this program you get insight into the nuts and bolts of motion practice, practical strategic information from experienced criminal lawyers, and a view from the bench.
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm- Welcome and Introduction
- Alicia A. McNeil, Esq., McNeil Law, Wakefield
- Filing and Writing Criminal Motions
- Katharine Naples-Mitchell, Esq., Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge
- Crafting Killer Criminal Motions: Hypothetical
- Jennifer C. Capone, Esq., Law Office of Jennifer Capone, North Andover
- Alicia A. McNeil, Esq., McNeil Law, Wakefield
- Katharine Naples-Mitchell, Esq., Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge
- Break
- Various Criminal Motions
- Motion to Amend Stay • Discovery Motion Long • Revise & Revoke - Primary Caretaker 3 Supporting Affidavits • MIL - Jurors Criminal Record • Motion to Reconsider Motion to Suppress • Motion to Terminate Probation Early • Motion to Vacate GPS
- Jennifer C. Capone, Esq., Law Office of Jennifer Capone, North Andover
- Alicia A. McNeil, Esq., McNeil Law, Wakefield
- Katharine Naples-Mitchell, Esq., Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Chair- Alicia A. McNeil, Esq., McNeil Law, Wakefield
- Jennifer C. Capone, Esq., Law Office of Jennifer Capone, North Andover
- Katharine Naples-Mitchell, Esq., Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge
