This program is designed to provide practicing attorneys with comprehensive insights and practical skills to enhance their proficiency in the critical process of attorneyconducted voir dire. This pivotal stage in criminal trials allows attorneys to assess potential jurors and identify biases that may impact the trial outcome. This program addresses both the legal principles governing jury selection and the practical strategies that attorneys can employ.
Participants benefit from a detailed exploration of Massachusetts-specific rules and regulations governing voir dire, as well as the latest updates and case law developments. There is also a demonstration of attorney-conducted voir dire by the panel and a Q&A session with practitioners who have experience with attorneyconducted voir dire. Attendees leave the program equipped with a heightened ability to navigate the intricacies of attorney-conducted voir dire.
Participants benefit from a detailed exploration of Massachusetts-specific rules and regulations governing voir dire, as well as the latest updates and case law developments. There is also a demonstration of attorney-conducted voir dire by the panel and a Q&A session with practitioners who have experience with attorneyconducted voir dire. Attendees leave the program equipped with a heightened ability to navigate the intricacies of attorney-conducted voir dire.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pm - Welcome and IntroductionAdrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
2:05pm - 2:55pm - Overview of Statute and Superior and District Court Rules Regarding Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire
Adrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
2:55pm - 3:45pm - Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire: Why You Should Ask For It
Adrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Hon. Jennifer L. Ginsburg,
Worcester District Court,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
3'45pm - 4:00pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A
Adrian Angus, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Hon. Jennifer L. Ginsburg,
Worcester District Court,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring the 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.
Speakers
Chair
Adrian Angus, Esq.
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Faculty
Hon. Jennifer L. Ginsburg
Worcester District Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
Arielle Sharma, Esq.
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
