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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.246.1 sec. 1 - Criminal Trial Practice (Fall 2011)
Instructor: Charles Denton (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: Tu 6:25-9:05
Meeting Location: 140
Course Start: August 30, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49682
This course focuses upon developing litigation skills in the context of a criminal trial. Students will prepare and present opening and closing argument, direct and cross examination, documentary and demonstrative evidence at various stages of a criminal proceeding. The format will be hands-on and participatory, and the focus will be on developing practical and dramatic techniques for shaping the evidence, using the law, and exploiting the courtroom. Regular case-based exercises will be mixed with mini-lectures, attorney demonstrations, and even movie clips. All performances will be videotaped and the course will culminate in a half-day jury trial.
This course satisfies the Skills Requirement.
Exam Notes: T
Course Category: Advocacy Skills Courses
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Criminal Law
Litigation and Procedure
Public Law and Policy
Social Justice and Public Interest
First Assignment
Supplemental File
Syllabus
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Readers:
A reader will be used in this class.
Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Course Reader for Criminal Trial Practicer
Denton
Publisher: the course reader is copy ready; it just needs to be copied before the first class
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined - Trial Techniques
Mauet, Thomas
Edition: lastest edition
Publisher: Aspen law & business
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined - Modern Trial Advocacy
Lubet, Steven
Edition: Latest
Publisher: N.I.T.A.
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined
