Attorneys of all experience levels benefit from hearing directly from the judges in this fast-paced panel format. Judges share their views about the changes happening in District Court and discuss those changes with each other. Hear the view from the bench about the pressing issues of the day, including Martin hearings, Batson-Soares challenges, and requests for early termination of probation.Insight and tips for defense attorneys and prosecutors
Prosecutors and defense attorneys face uncertainty when new cases, statues, or rules go into effect. This expert panel of judges wades into the water with you to ensure you are up-to-date. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into court!
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pmWelcome and Introduction
Adrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Joshua Raisler Cohn, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Roxbury
2:05pm - 2:21pm
Inability to Post Cash Bail
Hon. Michelle Fentress,
Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton
Hon. Sarah M. Joss,
Lynn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lynn
2:21pm - 2:37pm
5th Amendment - Martin Hearings
Hon. Cesar Augusto Archilla,
Haverhill District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill
Hon. Emily A. Karstetter,
Malden District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medford
2:37pm - 2:53pm
Amending or Revisiting a Prior Ruling from Another Judge
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Attleboro District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attleboro
Hon. Cesar Augusto Archilla,
Haverhill District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill
2:53pm - 3:09pm
Appropriate Attire in Court
Hon. Sarah M. Joss,
Lynn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lynn
Hon. Michelle Fentress,
Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton
3:09pm - 3:25pm
Petitions by Incarcerated Individuals for Transfer to Inpatient Facilities
Hon. Emily A. Karstetter,
Malden District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medford
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Attleboro District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attleboro
3:25pm - 3:40pm
Break
3:40pm - 3:56pm
Ruling on the Question of Whether a Defendant is “Dangerous.'
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Attleboro District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attleboro
Hon. Cesar Augusto Archilla,
Haverhill District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill
3:56pm -4:12pm
Carter in Batson-Soares Challenges
Hon. Cesar Augusto Archilla,
Haverhill District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill
Hon. Emily A. Karstetter,
Malden District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medford
4:12pm -4:28pm
Proof of Non-licensure in Firearms Trials
Hon. Michelle Fentress,
Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton
Hon. Sarah M. Joss,
Lynn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lynn
4:28pm - 4:44pm
Rebuttal Closing Argument by Defendants
Hon. Emily A. Karstetter,
Malden District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medford
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Attleboro District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attleboro
4:44pm - 5:00pm
Requests for Early Termination of Probation
Hon. Sarah M. Joss,
Lynn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lynn
Hon. Michelle Fentress,
Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speaker(s)
ChairBenjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Cochairs
Adrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Joshua Raisler Cohn, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Roxbury
Faculty
Hon. Cesar Augusto Archilla,
Haverhill District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill
Hon. Michelle Fentress,
Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Brockton
Hon. Sarah M. Joss,
Lynn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lynn
Hon. Emily A. Karstetter,
Malden District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medford
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Attleboro District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attleboro
