While most criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain, it is imperative to understand the ins-and-outs of the District and Municipal Court trial sessions. This seminar walks you through the major aspects of a trial from motions in limine to closings. The panel of trial attorneys and a Municipal Court judge guide you through the case and you act as jury.
Unlike the jury, 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.
Unlike the jury, 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.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:10pm - Pre-trial MattersHon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
2:10pm - 2:30pm - Opening Statements
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
2:30pm - 3:10pm - Prosecution Case
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Tracy L. Walts, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
3:10pm - 3:20pm - Break
3:20pm - 4:00pm - Defense Case
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
Shira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
4:00pm - 4:20pm - Closing Arguments
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
4:20pm - 4:25pm - Charge Conference
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
4:25pm - 4:45m
Strategy and Case Preparation Discussion
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Shira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
Tracy L. Walts, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
4:45pm - 5:00pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Speakers
CochairsShira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
Tracy L. Walts, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Faculty
Gillian Carusone, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Springfield
Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr.,
Boston Municipal Court Department, Boston
Liana LaMattina, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
