LAW 7833 - Criminal Defense Trial Practicum


(CU-CEL)     
Fall. 4 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: Evidence recommended. Permission of instructor required. Limited enrollment. Satisfies the skills requirement. This course requires off premises travel. The student is responsible for travel to and from the sites.

L. Salisbury.

Students represent defendants in non-felony, non-jury criminal cases. The course has both a classroom and courtroom component. The classroom component focuses on all aspects of the handling of a criminal case, including criminal law and procedure, ethics, trial strategy, plea bargaining and trials. The courtroom component involves attendance at court proceedings, including pre-trial conferences. Each student potentially may interview clients and witnesses, and prepare clients and witnesses for trial. All students will conduct negotiations with the District Attorney's Office, do legal research, conduct fact investigation, prepare discovery demands and engage in motion practice.



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