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From Investigation to Verdict: Mastering Courtroom Testimony for Law Enforcement Professionals
Introduction
Importance of Courtroom Testimony for Law Enforcement Professionals
Disclaimer
Course Overview and Objectives
Understanding the Legal Process Begins with Investigations & Report Writing
Anatomy of a Solid Report
Case Study: The Murder of Gilbert Police Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler
Writing a Great Report - Means you Might not Have to Go to Court! (0:50)
Organizing Your Reports
Who is Reading Your Report - Why it Matters
Common Areas of Attack by the Defense
Summary
Quiz
Pretrial Process - Understanding your Role
Key Phases
Initial Appearance and The Importance of the Probable Cause Statement
Charging Process - Grand Jury or Preliminary Hearing?
Arraignment and Summary
Quiz
Discovery
Discovery Process and Why It Should Matter to You
Prosecutors on the Case
Summary and Quiz
Defense Interviews
Depositions vs. Voluntary Interviews (2:11)
Who Controls the Interview
Preparing for the Interview and Participation
Summary and Quiz
Pretrial Motions - How to Sink or Save a Case
Overview - Most Common Motions
Motion to Suppress Evidence
Motion to Suppress Confession (3:32)
Motion to Suppress Identification
Summary
Quiz
Trial
Overview of Course and Preparing for Trial (2:22)
What Trials are About
Arriving at the Courthouse
Day of Trial and Testifying
Anatomy of a Jury Trial
A Trial in Action - What it really looks like
Seeing a Trial in Action (76:56)
End of a Trial in Action
Summary (1:00)
Quiz
Conclusion
Summary
Final Test
Evaluation
Who is Reading Your Report - Why it Matters
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