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What you need to give your clients the best defense.
Publisher: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
The Massachusetts District Court Criminal Defense Manual is a practical and comprehensive "tool box" geared for criminal defense in the District Court. Get practical guidance for every phase of criminal representation, from filing an appearance through pretrial hearings, trial and any post-conviction process. Whether you are a bar advocate/public defender or represent private clients, this is your must-have resource.
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• Role of the Bar Advocate
• Criminal Practice in the Massachusetts District Courts
• Building a Relationship with Your Client
• Developing the Theory of the Case
• Common Defenses
• Ethics in Criminal Defense Practice
• Arraignment and Bail
• Detention Hearings
• Mental Health Considerations at Arraignment and Beyond
• Pretrial Conferences, Pretrial Hearings, and Discovery Motion Practice
• Substantive Motion Practice
• Interlocutory Remedies: Review Before Direct Appeal
• Use of Experts
• Trial Evidence
• Trial Advocacy
• Plea Negotiations and Sentencing
• Postconviction Concerns
• Probation