While most criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain, it is imperative to understand the ins-and-outs of the District Court trial session. This seminar explains the major aspects of a trial from motions in limine to closings. The panel of trial attorneys and a District Court judge guides you through the case while you serve as jury.Evidence, witnesses, arguments
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, from the day of arraignment.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pm - Welcome and IntroductionSarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:05pm - 2:30pm - Motions in Limine
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
2:30pm - 2:55pm - Opening Statements
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
2:55pm - 3:25pm - Direct and Cross of a Police Witness
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
3:25pm - 3:40pm - Break
3:40pm - 4:10pm - Direct and Cross of a Civilian Witness
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
4:10pm - 4:35pm - Closing Arguments
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
4:35pm - 4:45pm - Judicial Opinion
Hon. Dana Pierce,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
4:45pm - 5:00pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Sarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Dana Pierce,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
Speakers
ChairSarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Faculty
Brendan S. Cox, Esq.,
Laredo & Smith LLP, Boston
Hon. Dana Pierce,
Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Alexandra Paige Rahimi, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Roxbury
