2026 Search & Seizure Series
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for each day for the Criminal Trials and Appeals, YAD Trials and Appeals and CAFL panels.
A Two-Part Program for Criminal Trial and Appellate Practitioners
Session 1: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Session 2: Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Format: Online Only (Will be recorded)
Search and seizure law remains one of the most heavily litigated, fast-moving areas of Massachusetts criminal practice. From evolving standards for digital evidence to street-level threshold inquiries, successful advocacy requires a command of constitutional principles and procedural mechanics.
$75 to attend one session
$125 to attend both sessions
Faculty
- Hon. Joseph Ditkoff, Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Hon. Zachary Hillman, Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Hon. Beverly Cannone, Superior Court
- Hon. Sarah W. Ellis, Superior Court
- Hon. Connor Barusch, Boston Municipal Court
- ADA Jason Mohan, Bristol County District Attorney’s Office
- Luke Ryan, Esq., Strehorn, Ryan & Hoose, Northampton
Day 1 will cover:
- The nuts and bolts of search warrants:
- Probable cause
- Nexus
- Scope
- Confidential informants and Aguilar-Spinelli
- Special Issues with Digital Evidence including:
- Cell phone searches and Social Media posts
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for each day for the Criminal Trials and Appeals, YAD Trials and Appeals and CAFL panels.
Faculty
- Hon. James Budreau, Superior Court
- Hon. Beverly Cannone, Superior Court
- Hon. Catherine H. Ham, Superior Court
- Hon. Tejal Mehta, District Court
- ADA Anne Yas, Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office
- David Rangeviz, Esq., Masferrer & Riley, Boston
- John Warren, Esq., Law Office of John Warren, Boston
Day 2 will cover:
- Field interrogation observations (FIOs)
- Terry stops
- When a seizure occurs
- Equal Protection challenges
- Discovery issues
CPCS approved 2.0 credits for each day for the Criminal Trials and Appeals, YAD Trials and Appeals and CAFL panels.
Online registration is encouraged. For assistance with group registrations, disability accommodations, or out-of-state CLE credits, please contact CLE Coordinator Michael Saporito at [email protected].
Note on Recordings: Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. All registrants will receive a digital download link, typically within one week of the program. To ensure you receive the video link, please register in advance.
Please note: CLE credit (and/or certificates) are only granted to those who attend at least 80% of the live webinar. A separate certificate will be emailed for each day.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Social Law Library.