Capital Trial Voir Dire
A Program For The Defense
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Plano, Texas, USA
The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024
Online registration is closed. Please bring your completed registration form to the door.
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
Overview
This program will help participants master one of the most important skills for capital lawyers – death penalty voir dire. Participants will work with the faculty to learn the Constitutional Method of capital voir dire and to practice these skills in break-out sessions.
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation.
Final Agenda
Monday, June 23
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Welcome
8:45 am
The Constitutional Method Of Voir Dire, An Overview Of The Method
Ray Keith
9:45 am
Break
10:00 am
Small Group Breakout – Q&A, Stripping Question, Arriving At The Useful Answer
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am
Small Group Breakout, continued
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Lecture On Voir Dire: Dealing with 1's & 7's
Tony Odiorne & Frank Blazek
2:30 pm
Break
2:45 pm
Small Group Breakout– Beyond The Initial Answer, Identifying & Rating (Includes 15 Minute Break)
5:00 pm
Recess
Tuesday, June 24
8:30 am
Discussion Of Today’s Breakout Session Topics
8:45 am
Lecture: Pitfalls & Traps
Keri Mallon & Carlos Garcia
9:45 am
Break
10:00 am
Lecture: Constitutional Law For Voir Dire
Kathryn Kase
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am
Small Group Breakout – Insulation & Isolation
12:45 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:45 pm
Break
2:00 pm
Small Group Breakout – Insulation & Isolation, continued
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Small Group Breakout – Insulation & Isolation, continued & Teaching Respect, Teaching The Juror To Escape (Includes 15 Minute Break)
5:15 pm
Recess
Wednesday, June 25
8:30 am
Lecture: Pre-Trial Litigation For Voir Dire
Rick Wardroup
9:45 am
Break
10:00 am
Small Group Breakout – Complete Voir Dire (Includes 15 Minute Break)
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Small Group Breakout – Complete Voir Dire (Includes 15 Minute Break)
3:00 pm
Break
3:15 pm
Putting It All Together and Q&A
4:30 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credits
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 18 hours, no ethics. Course ID Number: 901295361. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states.
Specialization Credit
This program is approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 18 hours in the following areas: Criminal Appellate, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law
Overnight Accommodations
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Capital Trial Voir Dire at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $90 for 6/22/2014-6/26/2014.
Please make your reservations by 6/8/2014. Any reservations not received on or before this cut-off date are subject to hotel availability at the best available prevailing rate.
Booking Instructions
Book online at dallasplano.place.hyatt.com
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-CL20
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997
Dates available: 6/22/2014-6/26/2014
Mention the group name: CAILAW Capital Trial Voir Dire
- A valid credit card is required to make reservations
- Tax Exemption Certificates and Credit Card Authorization Forms may be faxed to our office at 972-608-4427 prior to your arrival.
Other Information
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation must be received 5 business days prior to a program to receive a refund (Email: lgaspar@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Registrants not entitled to a refund will receive the course materials.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.
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