Evidence Boot Camp

Overview

This will be an exciting program for both the faculty and attendees. It is focused on capital trial issues, but should be valuable to all defense lawyers. This course is directed by Jerry Howeth, an Austin attorney, who is recognized as an expert in Texas evidentiary law. Participants will learn not only how to apply the rules of evidence in very practical situations, but will be exposed to Jerry's unique method of understanding the Texas Rules of Evidence. The program will consist of lectures and break-out sessions where attendees will apply the rules of evidence. Your level of practice will not be the same after this program.

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

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Who Should Attend?

Attendance is limited to criminal defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation. Texas Judges may also attend.

Agenda

Tuesday, May 14

8:00 am

Registration

8:45 am

Welcome & Overview Of The Program

9:00 am

Four Objectives Of A Defense Lawyer In A Criminal Case – From An Evidentiary Point Of View: Excluding, Discrediting, Admitting And Protecting; Introduction To The Defense Lawyer’s Four Objectives
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

9:10 am

Excluding Government’s Proposed Evidence - Generally
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

9:25 am

Excluding Government’s Proposed Evidence On The Ground That It Is Not Relevant
Larry Dowling, Esq.

10:00 am

Excluding Government’s Proposed Evidence - Under Authority Of Rule 404(b), Emphasis On The “Rebut-A-Defensive Theory” Exception To Rule 404(b)
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

10:45 am

Break

11:00 am

Breakout Groups – Excluding

12:00 pm

Ethics Presentation (Including A 30 Minute Lunch Break)
Robert Pelton, Esq. 

2:00 pm

Discrediting Court Evidence Admitted At The Instance Of The Government - Generally
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

2:45 pm

Break

3:00 pm

Discrediting Court Evidence Under Authority Of Rule 613(b) And The Confrontation Clause Of The United States Constitution
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

4:00 pm

Breakout Groups - Discrediting

5:45 pm

Recess

Wednesday, May 15

8:30 am

Admitting - On Gaining Admission Of Potential Court Evidence Proposed By The Defense - Generally
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

9:45 am

Break

10:00 am

Breakout Groups - Admitting Generally

10:30 am

Admitting Hearsay - On Gaining Admission Of Hearsay Statements
Admitting Hearsay - On Gaining Admission Of Out-Of-Court Statements And Out-Of-Court Statements Which Are Not Hearsay Statements
Larry Dowling, Esq.

11:00 am

Breakout Groups - Gaining Admission

12:00 pm

Protecting - On Protecting Defense Witnesses From Illicit Cross-Examination By The Prosecution (Including A 30 Minute Lunch Break)
Jerry Howeth, Esq.

1:45 pm

Protecting (Examples)

• Jerry Howeth, Esq.
• Larry Dowling, Esq.
• Terrence Kirk, Esq.
• John Niland, Esq.

2:30 pm

Break

2:45 pm

Breakout Groups: Protecting

4:45 pm

Putting It All Together

5:00 pm

Adjourn

CLE Credits

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 15.25 hours, including 1.5 hours of ethics. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states.

Course ID Number: 901267081

Overnight Accommodations

Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Evidence Boot Camp at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $89 for 5/12/2013-5/15/2013. 

Please make your reservations by 4/27/2013. 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 www.hyattplaceplano.com
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates 
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-CL86
or 
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997

Dates available: 5/12/2013 - 5/15/2013 Mention the group name: CAILAW Evidence Boot Camp

• 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.

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.

Other Information

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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