Mastering the Wholistic Self-Defense Case - In Person
Join us for a dynamic, strategy-focused presentation on effectively trying self-defense cases. This program takes a wholistic approach—covering everything from early-stage litigation with subpoenas to expert selection, trial tactics, and jury instructions.
Topics include:
Leveraging expert testimony from use of force specialists, forensic pathologists, and photogrammetry experts
Drafting strategic cross-examinations
Using scene reconstruction to bring self-defense claims to life for a jury
Navigating self-defense instructions, alternative defenses, venue considerations, and jurisdictional attitudes toward firearms
Disqualification of judges with a conflict of interest
Perfect for attorneys looking to strengthen their approach to self-defense litigation with practical, courtroom-ready strategies.
CLE CREDITS: This program has been submitted for 1.2 General Credits
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Mastering the Wholistic Self-Defense Case
Presented by Madalia Maaliki, Esq., Richards Carrington, LLC, and Doug Richards, Esq., Richards Carrington, LLC
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $149.00 |
| CBA Member | $109.00 |
| CBA Criminal Law Section Member | $89.00 |
| Public Service/Gov't/Non-Profit/Military | $27.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $27.50 |
| LLP/Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $27.50 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
| ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| Planning Committee | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 1.20
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits: 0.00
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