This seminar guides you through the major aspects of a District Court domestic violence trial from motions in limine to closing arguments. The panel of trial attorneys and a District Court judge present the case and you act as jury!Hear the evidence, be the jury, and discuss the strategy
Unlike the jury, however, 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, starting with the day of arraignment.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pm - Welcome and IntroductionErin Murphy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
2:05pm - 2:30pm - Motions in Limine
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
2:30pm - 2:55pm - Opening Statements
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
2:55pm - 3:25pm - Direct and Cross of a Police Witness
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
3:25pm - 3:40pm - Break
3:40pm - 4:10pm - Direct and Cross of a Civilian Witness
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
4:10pm - 4:35pm - Closing Arguments
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
4:35pm - 4:45pm - Judicial Opinion
Hon. Rebeca Figueroa,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
4:45pm - 5:00pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speakers
ChairErin Murphy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Rebeca Figueroa,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq.,
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston
Jessica L. Tripp, Esq.,
The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp, Dorchester
