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Wharton's Criminal Evidence

Author : Barbara Bergman

Publisher :

Page : 998 pages

File Size : 40,50 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Evidence, Criminal

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Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases

Author : Richard A. Cline

Publisher : Aspatore Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,53 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Criminal procedure

ISBN : 9780314274915

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Written by a seasoned criminal defense attorney, Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases shares trial-tested investigation and discovery methods. The book combines an exploration of theoretical and jurisprudential concepts that govern a defendant's right to obtain information from the prosecutor with practical advice on integrating discovery information into an effective defense. This book examines the history of discovery in criminal cases, including the defendant's due process right recognized in Brady and its progeny, while exploring constitutional, statutory, and rule-based arguments to compel the government to provide discovery to defendants. The author includes a fifty-state survey on discovery rules and statutes that identifies the trend toward more liberal discovery and provides tools for defense counsel in jurisdictions where discovery is limited. Additionally, this essential title highlights innovative ways that defense counsel can get the information they need outside of the traditional discovery process and lays out ethical standards for professional conduct as it relates to the right of discovery. The author provides "use it today" sample motions that any criminal defense attorney will appreciate. A perfect combination of theoretical and practical, Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases is an invaluable resource for criminal defense attorneys. Book jacket.



Trial Practice Manual for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Author : Robert R. Rose (III.)

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Page : pages

File Size : 41,46 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Defense (Criminal procedure)

ISBN : 9781641057028

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"So you want to be a trial lawyer. By reading this manual you have chosen not to fail. By choosing not to fail, you are seeing yourself as a trial lawyer. You have resolved to stand up for those whose light shines dim and whose voice is heard small. It is now time to get your head in the game. The ultimate goal in any trial is to win. You win by telling your client's story in such a way that it compels the jury to see and understand it and believe in it the same way you do. You accomplish that by establishing your credibility with the jury -- by loving your client, telling the truth and being real"--



California Criminal Defense Motions in Limine

Author : Roger Lampkin

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Page : 384 pages

File Size : 16,84 MB

Release : 2018-12-13

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ISBN : 9781790162826

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Motions in limine for use in California criminal trials. This edition by Victor VeVea and Roger Lampkin is more than 50% longer than the last edition. Trials are often won or lost before the first witness is sworn. Motions in limine are used to keep bad evidence out of trial, bring good evidence into trial, and control the atmosphere and order of a trial. A great advantage of such motions is to avoid the obviously futile attempt to "unring the bell" after the jury has already heard bad evidence and been instructed to disregard it. Praise for the book: "Attorneys (novice and experienced), defendants, legal assistants, and anyone connected to those accused of a crime should have this excellent book. Read it; refer to it, and use it as your handbook and bible. I am pleased to contribute to this book knowing of its significant benefit to defendants. It empowers you to understand complicated issues in criminal cases." ~Defense Attorney Joe Whittington - TicketWarrior.com "Criminal defense trial attorneys need a strong motion in limine practice to control the floodgates of prejudicial evidence prosecutors seek to admit at trial. This book is a great place to start for the novice and experienced practitioner alike." ~Trial Attorney T. Alan Rogers "Actually, this is as good as I've seen it regarding federalizing objections... you put a lot of effort into this... and you are trying to be specific, so I think that's good..." ~Judicial comments at trial in People v. Xavier Harris "Great motions in limine, such as those you'll find in this book, can help level the playing field and get your client a fair trial." ~George A. Boyle - GeorgeBoyle.com "Excellent source of trial motions. These motions are well written and thoroughly researched. I use this book for EVERY trial!" ~Attorney David Faulkner - BakersfieldDefenseAttorney.com "I have used these motions in limine in many trials to my clients' advantage. They are accurate, persuasive, and compelling." ~Trial Attorney Bill Slocumb - BillSlocumbLaw.com Electronic Version Copies of the pleadings from this book are available through the authors. Visit 661Justice.com to order.



Trial Advocacy in Action

Author : Brent E. Newton

Publisher : Aspen Publishing

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 42,90 MB

Release : 2015-05-17

Category : Law

ISBN : 1601565062

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Defendant Reginald McKay, a mentally disturbed American who became a "home-grown" Islamic terrorist, poisoned members of a Jewish temple during Passover seder. After one of the poisoned congregants died, the Feds got a lucky break thanks to an eyewitness and modern computer forensics and quickly built a death penalty case against McKay. Newton's case file, United States v. McKay, is built around the tragic story of McKay and his victims and includes twenty advocacy exercises from all major stages of a criminal case. Each of these twenty exercises will introduce a wrinkle-involving a constitutional challenge to procedures or evidence-that students then analyze through the lens of the Supreme Court's decisions in landmark criminal procedure cases such as Batson v. Kentucky, Jackson v. Virginia, and United States v. Cronic, among others. Taken as a whole, these exercises track the maneuverings of a complex criminal defense and prosecution, starting with pretrial motions; continuing through jury selection, trial, and sentencing; and concluding with postconviction motions. An instructor using Trial Advocacy in Action may, as desired, direct students either to prepare short written pleadings or to practice oral advocacy in support of their legal arguments. This fusion of factually compelling scenarios and intellectually challenging legal doctrines creates a robust learning experience that seeks to hone students' skills regarding both legal analysis and legal advocacy concerning constitutional issues that arise throughout the entire course of a criminal case. Trial Advocacy in Action is ideal for use in upper-level criminal procedure classes, law school mock trial competitions, and continuing legal education (CLE) seminars for new criminal practitioners.







Secrets of Criminal Defense

Author : Burton Milward Jr.

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 22,29 MB

Release : 2013-04-26

Category : Law

ISBN : 1467849073

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Are you accused of a crime? Are you incarcerated? Are you close to someone who is? Are you a law student? (You won't find this information in law school!) Are you a practicing attorney who wants to be certain to excel in the arena of criminal defense? The secrets in this book serve as a guiding light to achieving Total Victory in the courtroom. An excellent criminal defense attorney's goal is Total Victory which means dismissal of all charges prior to trial, acquittal at trial, or reversal on appeal with directions to dismiss. A plea bargain is not Total Victory, nor can any form of win-win negotiating be Total Victory. Why should the prosecutor get anything? Every criminal case presents potential opportunities for Total Victory. An excellent criminal defense attorney knows how to transform these opportunities into actual dismissal or acquittal. When a lawyer is 100% for the client and stands up for the client to the nth degree, each secret of criminal defense is crucial. Just as a chain is no stronger than its weakest link, an excellent criminal defense attorney knows how to maximize representation in every case, never allowing a weak link. Those criminal defense attorneys who deserve the word excellent work to Win! They do everything they can think of within the law and the rules to win, and they win because they are knowledgeable and experienced with the tools and techniques and state of mind set forth in this book. Written in a clean, clear style, its also a most enjoyable read!