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What Family Lawyers Need to Know About Criminal Law

  • Training

  • 2 Hours
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5948177
The ramifications of criminal law matters often have a great impact upon Probate and Family Court cases. From abuse prevention orders (209A’s) to assault and batteries and operating under the influence charges, it can be a landmine for the family court lawyer who does not practice nor have knowledge of criminal law. Join the experts as we explore the intersection between family and criminal court matters.

Course Content

3:00pm - 3:04pm
Welcome and Introduction
Victoria C. Spetter, Esq.,
The Law Firm of Victoria C. Spetter, Newton Center
Iliana Diaz, Esq.,
Diaz & Pierre-Charles, Boston
Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Law Office of Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Brockton

3:04pm - 3:17pm
Differences Between 209A, 258E, and Other Restraining Orders; Child and Other Financial Support as Part of a 209A Order
Panel

3:17pm - 3:39pm
Procedural Outline of the Various Steps in the Restraining Order Process, Including Jurisdictional Issues
Panel

3:39pm - 3:46pm

5th Amendment Privilege
Panel

3:46pm - 4:27pm
Common Criminal Offenses That Routinely Arise in Divorce, Paternity, and Related Family Court Matters
Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Law Office of Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Brockton

4:27pm - 4:36pm
Privileges (Spousal Privilege, Marital Privilege)
Iliana Diaz, Esq.,
Diaz & Pierre-Charles, Boston

4:36pm - 4:54pm
Probation File (Pursuant to Court Order)
Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Law Office of Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Brockton

4:54pm - 4:59pm
Immigration Related Matters and 209A’s (U Visas, VAWA, and Housing)
Iliana Diaz, Esq.,
Diaz & Pierre-Charles, Boston

4:59pm - 5:00pm
FTR: How to Get the Tapes and Transcripts from the District Court
Panel

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

Chair

Victoria C. Spetter, Esq.,
The Law Firm of Victoria C. Spetter, Newton Center

Faculty

Iliana Diaz, Esq.,
Diaz & Pierre-Charles, Boston

Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Law Office of Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Brockton