Criminal Trial Preparation and Presentation for Criminal Justice Professionals

ISBN-13: 9781439871591 / Angielski / Twarda / 2025 / 375 str.

Frank J. Dimarino

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A comprehensive and accessible textbook for a one semester course on criminal case preparation and evidence presentation, this timely volume provides a complete understanding of the necessary skills and techniques required of a successful prosecutor. Analyzing proven methods, it discusses gathering and organizing evidence, preparing witnesses to testify, and assembling exhibits prior to trial to assure a logical and persuasive presentation to establish proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

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The Foundations of a Successful Prosecution
Facts, Not Opinions
Rules of Evidence and Procedure
Developing Sufficient and Persuasive Case Theories
Case Analysis
Thinking Through Defense Theories
Understanding the Jury Instructions
Ethical Obligations for Investigators and Prosecutors
Major Steps in the Investigation
Nature of Criminal Investigations
Investigative Techniques
Interviewing
Grand Jury Subpoenas and Testimony
Investigative Procedures Required for Admissibility of Evidence
Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure
Identification of the Offender Description and Identification
Compelling the Defendant to Furnish Evidence
Investigative Report Writing
Components of an Investigative Report
Organization
Accurate Case Documentation
Facts
Inferences and Conclusory Language
Conciseness
Focus on Trial
Confessions and Witness Statements
Fifth Amendment
Documenting Witness Statements
Handling Informants and Accomplices
Witness Control
Leniency and Immunity Issues
Witness Credibility
Physical Evidence and the Chain of Custody
Scientific Analysis by the Laboratory
Recent Supreme Court Cases
Preparing for Trial
Discovery
Brady, Giglio, the Jencks Act, and Rule 16
Task List
Delegation of Duties
Focus on Essentials
Know Your Judge
Rules of Evidence
Direct and Cross Examination
Hearsay
Impeachment
Admissibility of Electronic Evidence
Types of Electronic Evidence
Foundations for Electronic Evidence
Special Considerations with Electronic Evidence
Organizing Exhibits and Witness Testimony
Marshalling the Evidence
Exhibits
Demonstrative Evidence
Effective Trial Notebooks and Workbooks
Testifying at a Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing
Purpose of Motion to Suppress
Procedure
Impact on Trial Presentation
Testifying before a Judge and a Jury
Courtroom Procedures
Courtroom Demeanor and Attire
Testifying during Direct Examination
Testifying about Qualifications, Experience, and Training
Handling Exhibits
Testifying During Cross Examination
Defense Counsel Courtroom Tactics
Testifying during Redirect Examination
Professionalism
Presentation of Evidence in Complex Prosecutions
Major Case Management
Visual Aids
Audio Tapes and Transcripts
Use of Technology at Trial
Electronic Courtroom
Digital Evidence
Creating Link Analysis and Timelines
Electronic Bates Stamp
Investigative File Inventory