Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Series Description: Enhance your criminal defense practice with this two-part series, designed to equip attorneys with essential ethical insights and practical skills for handling cases in D.C. Superior Court. Part One of the series provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the criminal case process in D.C. Superior Court, from arrest to sentencing, ensuring attorneys at all experience levels gain valuable procedural and strategic knowledge. In Part Two, our panel explores complex ethical dilemmas unique to criminal defense, offering guidance on navigating professional responsibility challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your expertise and stay ahead in criminal defense practice.
Class Description: Elevate your expertise in navigating criminal cases in D.C. Superior Court with this highly regarded and practical class. Designed for attorneys at all experience levels, this class provides an in-depth walkthrough of the criminal case process, from arrest to sentencing. Led by an experienced and knowledgeable faculty, participants will gain valuable insights into the nuances of handling criminal cases in the nation's capital. Key topics include the following:
- Arrest – Understanding initial encounters and their legal implications
- Arraignment – Strategies for effectively advocating at this critical stage
- Pretrial Detention – Navigating bail, detention hearings, and release options
- Diversion Programs – Exploring alternatives to prosecution
- Indictment – Analyzing the role of grand jury proceedings
- Plea Bargaining – Crafting effective negotiation strategies
- Pretrial Motions and Hearings – Preparing motions that set the foundation for trial
- Trial – Best practices for presenting a compelling case in court
- Sentencing – Approaching sentencing advocacy with skill and strategy
This class is a must-attend for criminal practitioners appearing in D.C. Superior Court. It also provides valuable knowledge for legal professionals seeking to expand their understanding of the criminal justice process in this unique jurisdiction. For those interested in further enriching their practice, consider joining us for Ethics and Criminal Defense 2025, an essential companion to this class.
Faculty: Christopher J. Mutimer, Monument Legal Services PC and Jay P. Mykytiuk, Monument Legal Services PC
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Series Fees: $148 D.C. Bar Communities Members; $168 D.C. Bar Members; $188 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys; $228 Others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members; $99 D.C. Bar Members; $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys; $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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