This presentation, presented by a defense attorney (and former prosecutor), will acquaint law enforcement, medical practitioners, mental health experts, forensic interviewers, child protection caseworkers and prosecutors with the intimate workings of the defense in child sexual abuse cases. This includes: the preparation of a defense case; analyzing the facts; exploring the child's disclosure; investigative techniques; pretrial motion practice and discovery; examinations before trial; jury selection, defense trial strategies; demonstrative evidence; cross examination techniques; and courtroom psychology.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the intimate workings of the defense in child sexual abuse cases