Forensic Testimony: Pitfalls and Guardrails
This program is online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording.
Panelists:
- Hon. Ira Gant, Superior Court
- Brian Cunningham, Forensic Scientist III, Crime Scene Response Unit
- Lisa Kavanaugh, Esq., Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; CPCS Innocence Program Director; Trustee of the New England Innocence Project
- Adrienne Lynch, Esq., Massachusetts District Attorneys Association; Forensic Science Oversight Board
- Alicia McCarthy, Ph.D., Forensic Consultant at Individualized Forensic Solutions, LLC, International Association for Identification, Board of Directors
- Charlotte Word, Ph.D., Independent DNA identification testing expert providing consultation services to crime laboratories, attorneys and judges
Using an investigative fact pattern that could be interpreted as a homicide or an accident, this seminar will focus on fingerprint and DNA issues. The discussion will follow a chronological format: crime scene response, laboratory analysis of fingerprint and DNA evidence, case preparation by the prosecution and defense, use of independent experts for education and/or trial, and trial management by a judge. Utilizing seasoned practitioners from each of these areas, the seminar will provide careful consideration of the pitfalls and guardrails that practitioners experience in case work and presentation of evidence in a courtroom setting.
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for each day for the CAFL, Criminal Trials and Appeals, and YAD Appeals panels. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when 80% of the live webinar is attended.
The views and opinions expressed in programs offered by the Social Law Library are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Library. Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general contact CLE Coordinator, Michael Saporito by email at [email protected]. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when 80 % of the live webinar is attended. To insure getting the video, please register.