Criminal Justice

Jury Selection & Communicating w/ Jurors

A Program For The Defense

Plano, Texas, USA

Past Event

MCLE Credit will be available

The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024

Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org

Overview

The world of jury selection is changing and this program focuses on changes that affect Texas criminal defense lawyers. Join Robert Hirschhorn, Jennifer Lapinski and a stellar faculty of presenters to discuss how to make jury selection as effective and efficient as possible.

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

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.

Agenda

8:00 am


Registration

8:40 am 


Welcome

8:45 am


Program Outline
Robert Hirschhorn, Esq.

9:00 am


Case Law Update
Robert Udashen, Esq.

9:45 am 


Jury Selection From A Prosecutor’s Perspective
Rebecca Dodds, Esq.

10:15 am


Break

10:30 am


10 Tips For A Meaningful And Effective Voir Dire In A Criminal Case
Robert Hirschhorn, Esq.

11:30 am


Voir Dire In A Murder/Assaultive Offense Case
Reagan Wynn, Esq.

12:00 pm

Lunch Presentation - Ethics
(includes 30 Minute Lunch, Ethics: 12:30-1:30 pm)
Rick Hagen, Esq.

1:30 pm


Jury Selection In A Criminal Case From The Judge’s Perspective
The Hon. John Creuzot

2:15 pm


Jury Selection In A Child Sexual Assault Case
John Hunter Smith, Esq.

3:00 pm


Break

3:15 pm


Jury Selection In A DWI Case
David Burrows, Esq.

4:00 pm


Question & Answer Panel

4:45 pm


Closing Remarks

5:00 pm


Adjourn

CLE Credit

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 6.75 hours, including 1.0 hours of ethics. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states. Course ID Number: 901264402.

Overnight Accommodations

Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Jury Selection and Communicating with Jurors at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $89 for 4/3/2013-4/4/2013

Please make your reservations by 3/20/2013. 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-CL75
or 
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997

Dates available: 4/3/2013 - 4/4/2013 Mention the group name: CAILAW Jury Selection and Communicating with Jurors

  • 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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