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What Issues Should Attorneys Be Looking For In a DUI Case
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases present a complex web of legal, procedural, and scientific issues that require careful analysis by defense counsel. This CLE program will equip attorneys with the tools to effectively spot key issues and develop strategic defenses in DUI matters. Topics Include: Identifying potential constitutional challenges Examining evidentiary concerns Scrutinizing field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results Evaluating law enforcement procedures... More Info
$501General Credit -
Beyond Hearsay: Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s New Standard for Preliminary Hearings
After nearly a decade of uncertainty, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has brought clarity to the rules governing preliminary hearings. In a landmark decision, the Court ruled that more than mere hearsay is required to meet the burden of proof and sustain a criminal prosecution at this critical stage. This CLE program will examine the history leading up to the decision, analyze the Court’s reasoning, and discuss the practical implications for prosecutors and defense attorneys moving forw... More Info
$501General Credit -
Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses at Trial
As the Supreme Court has noted, “expert evidence can be both powerful and quite misleading because of the difficulty in evaluating it.” Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 595 (1993). “Indeed, no other kind of witness is free to opine about a complicated matter without any firsthand knowledge of the facts in the case, and based upon otherwise inadmissible hearsay[.]” United States v. Frazier, 387 F.3d 1244, 1260 (11th Cir. 2004). Harnessing expert testimony to make it “p... More Info
$751.5General Credits