Capital Trial Voir Dire

Overview

Successful death penalty voir dire is one of the most important skills for capital lawyers to master. 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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For more details, download the online brochure.

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. Texas Judges may also attend.

Agenda

Tuesday, June 4

8:00 am

Registration

8:30 am

Welcome
Jack Stoffregen, Esq.

8:35 am

The Constitutional Method Of Voir Dire, An Overview Of The Method
Ray Keith, Esq.

9:45 am

Break

10:00 am

Small Group Breakout Session – Q&A, Stripping Question, Arriving At The Useful Answer

10:45 am

Break

11:00 am

Small Group Breakout Session - continued

12:00 pm

Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm

Lecture On Voir Dire
Carlos Garcia, Esq.

1:55 pm

Break

2:00 pm

Small Group Breakout Session – Beyond The Initial Answer, Identifying And Rating
(Includes 10 minute Break)

4:15 pm

Recess

Wednesday, June 5

8:30 A.M.

Discussion Of Today’s Breakout Session Topics
Co-Chairs Jack Stoffregen, Esq. and Ray Keith, Esq.

8:35 am

Lecture: State of Texas v. Stanley Robertson

• John Wright, Esq.
• Frank Blazek, Esq.

9:20 am

Break

9:30 am

Lecture: Constitutional Law For Voir Dire
Philip Wischkaemper, Esq.

10:55 am

Break: Transition To Breakout Rooms

11:00 am

Small Group Breakout Session – Insulation And Isolation

12:15 pm

Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm

Small Group Breakout Session - Insulation And Isolation – continued

2:30 pm

Break

2:45 pm

Small Group Breakout Session – Insulation And Isolation cont., Teaching Respect, Teaching The Juror To Escape

4:15 pm

Recess

Thursday, June 6

8:30 am

Lecture: Pre-Trial Litigation For Voir Dire
Rick Wardroup, Esq.

9:45 am

Break

10:00 am

Small Group Breakout Session - Complete Voir Dire

12:00 pm

Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm

Small Group Breakout Session - Complete Voir Dire

3:00 pm

Break

3:15 pm

Putting It All Together And Q&A
Co-Chairs Jack Stoffregen, Esq. and Ray Keith, Esq.

4:15 pm

Adjourn

CLE CREDITS

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 18 hours, no ethics. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states.

Course ID Number: 901268537

Overnight Accommodations

Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center
904 Dallas St.
Houston, TX 77002

Residence Inn Marriott welcomes our guests attending Capital Trial Voir Dire – For The Defense at South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX.

We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $145 for 6/3/2013-6/6/2013.

Please make your reservations by 5/13/2013.

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 Book STQT at Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center for $145.00 per night
or
Call 1-800-228-9290

Dates available: 6/3/2013-6/6/2013

Mention the program name: “Capital Trial Voir Dire Program”

A valid credit card is required to make reservations

Parking

The law school advises parking is available nearby:

• Fannin Garage
  1112 Clay Street, Houston, TX 77002
  Parking costs $8.00 per day. There is an Early Bird Special of $6.00 if you enter by 8:00 A.M.
  Reserved parking for the disabled can be found on floors 5, 7, 9 and 11 near the elevator.
• Additional parking is available on surface lots and garages near the law school.

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.

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