Faculty:

Alan Blumenfeld |  Katherine James |  Act of Communications |  Anna Marie Thatcher

Duration:

2:15

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

How many times have you thought you prepared a witness perfectly only to have that witness fail – either just a little, or completely and disastrously? Do your problem witnesses keep you awake at night?  Do some witnesses affect YOUR performance? You are not alone. Every attorney knows exactly what a “star witness” looks like, acts like, and performs like. A star witness is...

Faculty:

Steven L. Taylor, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 13 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

The implications of speedy trial can be dramatic and severe, since the case gets dismissed when a speedy-trial violation has occurred.  This presentation will discuss the sources of “speedy trial” protection, both constitutional and statutory, and how they operate, and will address key pitfalls for the prosecutor to avoid. Presentation will cover these areas: Constitutional Sp

Faculty:

Erin M. Aiello, Esq.

Duration:

2 Hours

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

This two hour presentation will cover testifying about animal cruelty cases from both the perspective of the prosecutor and the officer, effectively working with witnesses, special considerations for cases related to intimate partner violence, utilizing experts, effectively navigating cross-examination and preparing for trials involving animal victims. Presenter Erin M. Aiello, Law Enforcement...

Faculty:

Roger J. Dodd, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 31 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

In a series of four 90-minute webinars, Roger Dodd presents a completely integrated cross-examination system taught via learnable concrete principles. In each webinar Roger illustrates key principles and techniques of cross-examination to implement at trial and at depositions (in-person or online). His examples are based on dozens of real-life examples. Even if you don’t take the whole series...

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:03

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

A prosecutor has the responsibility of a minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate. Seeking justice is about seeking the right result in each case. In some instances, this means declining to prosecute a case where the evidence does not support that a defendant committed the crime and in other cases this means that a prosecutor faced with newly discovered evidence that an innocent

Faculty:

Steven L. Taylor

Duration:

1 Hour 14 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Effective March 22, 2019, Am.Sub.S.B. No. 201, otherwise known as the Reagan Tokes Act (RTA), enacted major changes in relation to first-degree and second-degree felonies by providing for indefinite sentencing in regard to such offenses occurring on or after the effective date.  Now, two years later, prosecutors throughout the state are addressing cases having RTA sentencing implications...

Faculty:

Drew Wood, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

At many trials, jurors are presented with a massive amount of information.  Legal definitions, scientific jargon, factual disputes, faulty memories… sometimes all in the same case!  As prosecutors, we need to help the jury process information in the moment, and help them recall that information later in the jury room.  This CLE considers classic stories of epic length, and ...

Faculty:

Steve Hughes

Duration:

1 Hour 2 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

One of the many challenges today’s lawyers face is communicating complex fact patterns and arguments to a variety of audiences. Stories are an excellent (and often overlooked) way to humanize facts and invite people to experience the emotional aspects of what you’re saying. This lively, upbeat program explores the benefits of using stories to frame issues, engage clients, judges...

Faculty:

Steve Hughes

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

One of the many challenges today’s lawyers face is communicating complex fact patterns and arguments to a variety of audiences. Stories are an excellent (and often overlooked) way to humanize facts and invite people to experience the emotional aspects of what you’re saying. This lively, upbeat program explores the benefits of using stories to frame issues, engage clients, judges...

Fri, May 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:02am PDT

Faculty:

Janette Reever

Duration:

1:53

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Dogfighting investigations present unique challenges for law enforcement and prosecutors. During this 1.5 hour course, we will review the relationship between dogfighting and other violent criminal activity, relevant Ohio and federal laws, a review of key evidence and investigative techniques and prosecution preparation.