Evidence for the Civil and Criminal Practitioner AND Special Evidentiary Issues
November 2009
Evidence for the Civil and Criminal Practitioner AND Special Evidentiary Issues in Criminal Law
This program is also available via webcast! To register for the WEBCAST please use the following link: http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=CR111210W
AM Program Description:
Whether you are a litigation novice or a seasoned practitioner, if you desire the latest practice pointers from the leaders in the evidence field, this program will get you up to speed on the law that applies to both Civil and Criminal Litigation. Our distinguished faculty will explore some of the crucial fundamentals of evidence law including:
Hearsay: Common Exclusions, Exceptions and Pitfalls
This discussion will center on the definition of hearsay and the important exclusions from the definition, the most commonly encountered exceptions to the ban on hearsay, and some of the pitfalls surrounding hearsay issues that can trap the unwary practitioner.
Character Evidence
What is it, who gets to use it, and how does it get in?: This discussion will focus on what character evidence is and is not, when and in what types of cases character evidence can be admitted and in what form the evidence has to be offered.
Scientific Evidence: Daubert, Shreck and Rule 702
This discussion will center on the foundation necessary to admit scientific evidence pursuant to state and federal court interpretations of Rule 702, as well as provide insightful and contemporary examples of the strengths and weaknesses of scientific and pseudo-scientific evidence.
Making and Preserving a Record: Where Evidence Meets Advocacy
This panel discussion among a trial judge, an appellate judge and a practitioner with both trial and appellate experience will focus on refreshing witness's memories, impeaching witnesses with prior inconsistent statements, and preserving the record of evidentiary issues in order to maximize your chances of success on appeal.
PM Program Description:
If your specialty is Criminal Litigation, you will benefit greatly by continuing your day with our distinguished faculty who will explore the special evidentiary issues that specifically apply to the criminal arena. Once again, whether you are a novice or a seasoned practitioner, if you desire the latest practice pointers from the leaders in criminal evidence law, this program will get you up to speed on issues including:
Making and Preserving a Record: Where Evidence Meets Advocacy
This panel discussion among a trial judge, an appellate judge and a practitioner with both trial and appellate experience will focus on refreshing witness's memories, impeaching witnesses with prior inconsistent statements, and preserving the record of evidentiary issues in order to maximize your chances of success on appeal.
404(a)(1) and 404(a)(2): Character Evidence in Criminal Cases
This discussion will focus specifically on the exceptions to the general ban on act propensity evidence, including what types of character evidence would be admissible, in what forms the evidence has to be admitted, and the scope of cross-examination as it pertains to these exceptions.
Confrontation Clause Issues: Crawford v. Washington
This case set off a revolution in the treatment of hearsay statements offered against criminal defendants. Colorado and federal courts have been busily defining what is inadmissible “testimonial hearsay” ever since. Our program discussion will provide an up-to-the-minute review of the case law in this fast evolving area of law.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 am
Registration
9:00-9:50 am
Hearsay: Common Exclusions, Exceptions and Pitfalls
Presented by H. Patrick Furman, Esq., Clinical Professor of Law, Emeritus
9:55-10:45 am
Character Evidence: What Is It, Who Can Use It, How Does It Get In?
Presented by Karen S. Steinhauser, Esq., Of Counsel and Adjunct Professor
10:45-11:00 am
Break
11:00 -11:50 am
Scientific Evidence: Daubert, Shreck and Rule 702
Presented by Steven K. Jacobson, Esq.
11:50 am -1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00-2:00 pm
Making and Preserving a Record: Where Evidence Meets Advocacy
Panelists: Honorable John D. Dailey, Colorado Court of Appeals, Honorable Robert L. McGahey, Denver District
Court and Beth Krulewitch, Esq.
Moderator: H. Patrick Furman, Esq
2:00-2:15 pm
Break
2:15-3:15 pm
404(a)(1) and 404(a)(2): Character Evidence in Criminal Cases
Presented by Karen S. Steinhauser, Esq., Of Counsel and Adjunct Professor
3:20-4:20 pm
Confrontation Clause Issues: Crawford v. Washington
Presented by Ann England, Esq., Associate Professor of Law
4:20 pm
Adjourn
Planning Committee
H. Patrick Furman, Esq.
Clinical Professor of Law, Emeritus
Colorado University School of Law
Boulder, CO
Karen S. Steinhauser, Esq.
Of Counsel and Adjunct Professor
Isaacson Rosenbaum PC
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO
Faculty
Honorable John Daniel Dailey
Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Steven K. Jacobson, Esq.
Collins & Rafik
Boulder, CO
Beth L. Krulewitch, Esq.
Beth L. Krulewitch PC
Denver, CO
Honorable Robert L. McGahey Jr.
Denver District Court
Denver, CO
Video Replays: December 3, 2009
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $299.00 |
| CBA | $249.00 |
| LITIG | $229.00 |
| CRIM | $229.00 |
| New Lawyer | $209.00 |
| CBA | $209.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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