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Evidence for Prosecutors
NCDA
COURSE DATE: April 25-29, 2010
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA


A working knowledge of the Rules of Evidence is essential to a prosecutor’s success in and out of the courtroom. The ability to correctly weigh the probability of admissibility of evidence is a key factor in the charging decision, negotiation, court presentation and appellate argument of a case. An understanding and ability to anticipate and prepare for defense claims is also essential. Hear about the Report From the National Academy of Sciences regarding Forensic Sciences.

At the Evidence for Prosecutors course the College faculty will provide a comprehensive overview of the federal rules while discussing the relationship of the rules to each other, the common law and their applicability to certain types of evidence. In addition, this course will afford state and local prosecutors the opportunity to discuss emerging evidentiary issues and trends in criminal prosecutions.

Included in the program are topics such as:

• Using Evidence of Character and Other Bad Acts Under Rule 404
• Expert Opinion Evidence
• Using Habit, Reputation and Impeachment Evidence to Attack and Rehabilitate Witnesses
• Using Prior Sexual Conduct Evidence
• Hearsay Post Crawford
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility Issues for the prosecutors
• Constitutional Limitations on Evidence
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Witness Intimidation Issues
• Predicates
• Competency of Counsel: Protecting Against Reversible Error
• Looks who's not Talking: Privileged Communications
• The Dynamic Closing: Arguing the Evidence
• Photographic, Videographic and Digital Evidence
• Real, Demonstrative and Illustrative Evidence

Course Information

Eligibility: Evidence for Prosecutors is open to lawyers in local, state, federal and military prosecutors' offices.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $595, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration. The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Course Schedule: Registration begins on Sunday, April 25 at 11:30am. The course begins at 1pm and ends Thursday, April 29 around noon.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf. The group rate is $140 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by calling the hotel at 800-942-7348; a first night’s deposit is required.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Travel Services: NDAA’s Travel Agency, Hamilton Xpress Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at (815) 782-7331 or (708) 372-3780. HERTZ offers special discounts for car rentals - refer to NDAA Corporate Discount (CDP) Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.

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