Cross Examination & Impeachment

Overview

Featuring lectures and trial practice sessions, this program will be helpful both to lawyers experienced in cross examination techniques and those who are not. Keynote speaker Terence F. MacCarthy is one of the country's leading authorities on cross examination. The course includes a two-hour ethics presentation.

With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation. This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Tuition includes classes and materials.

This course is funded by a grant from The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. 

Agenda and Faculty

Thursday, December 6, 2012

8:00 am

Registration

8:45 am

Welcome and Introduction

9:00 am

Effective Cross Examination Skills

Terence MacCarthy, Esq.

10:30 am

Break

10:45 am

Effective Cross Examination Skills, cont.

12:00 pm

Lunch Presentation: Changing Trial Techniques: Experienced Lawyers Can Learn New Tricks

Elaine Calaway, Ph.D. (Time Includes 30 Minute Lunch)

1:30 pm

The Impeachment of a Prosecution Witness

Terence MacCarthy, Esq.

3:00 pm

Break

3:15 pm

The Impeachment of a Prosecution Witness, cont.

4:30 pm

Question & Answer Period

5:00 pm

Adjourn

Friday, December 7, 2012

8:00 am

Ethics Presentation

Terence MacCarthy, Esq.

10:30 am

Break

10:45 am

Overview for the Break-Out Sessions

Rick Wardroup, Esq.

11:00 am

Break-Out Session*

12:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm

Break-Out Session* (Time includes 15 minute break)

4:15 pm

Concluding Comments

4:30 pm

Adjourn

*In the break-out sessions, participants will practice cross examination techniques.

CLE Credits

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 13.25 hours, including 2.0 hours of ethics. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states. Course ID Number: 901255101. 

Specialization Credit

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has approved this course for 13.25 hours in the following areas:

• Criminal Appellate 
• Criminal Law

Testimonials

"Great info! Thanks."

"The practical exercise was very helpful!"

"Effective Lessons to apply to real life."

 — 2012 participants

Hotel Information

Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Cross Examination & Impeachment at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $89 for 12/5/2012-12/7/2012.

Please make your reservations by 11/20/2012. 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 www.hyattplaceplano.com
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-CL72
or 
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997

Dates available: 12/5/2012 - 12/7/2012 Mention the group name: CAILAW Cross Examination & Impeachment 

• 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 five (5) business days prior to a program to receive a refund (e-mail cancellation notice to lgasper@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Call 972.244.3415. 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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