Upcoming Wayne County Training

Many defenders are taught the for-cause method of jury selection at an early point, and know that the primary goal of voir dire should be to identify and remove legally impaired jurors. What many are never taught, however, is the “why” of this method. This presentation will give attendees an overview of the psychology at the root of the for-cause method. Attendees will become more secure in their jury selection approach, develop voir dire techniques that better incorporate basic psychology principles, and will be better equipped to confidently train new defenders in best jury selection practices.

Defense team members may register here (If you prosecute in any capacity, do not register).

Register using the QR code on the flyer or this link. This session will be recorded and available for CDRC subscribers.

Approximately 1.5 hours of CLE will be provided. To obtain CLE for this session you can fill out the CLE form sent out by SADO. If you email the form to klavoy@waynecountymi.gov, she will record your attendance in CE Broker for you.

Please join this comprehensive webinar on preliminary examinations including the rules about exams, cases you want to be aware of, skills you should sharpen for exams, and strategy considerations.

Defense team members may register HERE.

Those applying to the Wayne County Roster for the first time during the Spring application period must complete a mandatory orientation. Orientation for spring includes 11.75 hours of specified recorded sessions. Applicants must also submit .25 hours of MIDC approved training and any applicable tier courses.

Fall orientation will be posted later this summer.

Please email klavoy@waynecountymi.gov for the orientation flier and CLE Form.

Register using the QR code on the flyer or this link. This session will be recorded and available for CDRC subscribers.

Approximately 1.5 hours of CLE will be provided. To obtain CLE for this session you can fill out the CLE form sent out by SADO. If you email the form to klavoy@waynecountymi.gov, she will record your attendance in CE Broker for you.

In this training, Kristin LaVoy will provide the very basics of cross examination and impeachment. This is geared to new attorneys and interns, but all are welcome. Participation is strongly encouraged.

Register HERE

This presentation will walk participants through the pedagogy of effective closing arguments in criminal cases. We will discuss how the theory of the case, story/narrative construction, and emotional connection interplay to craft effective and persuasive closing arguments.

Defense team members may register Here

In this training, Kristin LaVoy will cover the basics of admitting evidence into trial. What is required for admission? What hurdles might you face? This seminar is geared at newer attorneys, but all are welcome. (Not recommended for those that have already done the skills workshop as you may find this repetitive.)

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The prosecutor will call a forensic pathologist to testify in nearly every homicide trial. This training will help you examine your case before trial, decide whether you need to retain your own forensic pathologist, and effectively cross examine the government’s pathologist at trial.

Defense team members who do not prosecute for any city, county, or other government entity may register HERE

Meets Tier 1 Requirement for Wayne County Roster

Save the date for a full day workshop on Eye Witness Identification Cases. More information to come but this workshop will provide you with the law and relevant rules on ID cases. Participants will then use a mock problem to fact bust an eyewitness ID case, draft appropriate voir dire questions, brainstorm chapters for cross, and more!

Registration will be required and is limited. To register, please email klavoy@waynecountymi.gov to register. In your email, please confirm you do not prosecute for any governmental entity.

Save the date for our annual case law update