CPD: Special POA Package Includes Defensive Advocacy, Fighting Handheld Charges, and Cross Examining Police

Session 1:

Defensive Advocacy
presented by Frank Alfano, LL.B., LL.M.

Learn about, among other things:

Part One: Understanding Hand-Held Offences

• The difference between distracted driving and hand-held device;
• The identification of the device allegedly held;
• The evidentiary requirements involved; and
• The strategy for fighting the cases.

Part Two: Understanding Jordan Principles

• The Jordan basics;
• The pre-pandemic state of the law;
• The post-pandemic state of the law;
• The expected prosecution arguments - including the same factum that EVERY prosecutor uses; and
• The big difference between Part I and III of the POA as it relates to Jordan applications.

Part Three: Understanding How to Use Disclosure

• The reasons why disclosure is so important;
• The uniqueness of disclosure concerns;
• The disclosure you are entitled to;
• The use of disclosure issues when making an 11(b) argument; and
• The use of disclosure to corner the case of the prosecution.

Materials Included:

• A three-hour video of interactive anecdotal discussion sharing the practical experience insights from various participating legal representatives available for replay in perpetuity; and
• A Certificate of Participation that syndicates to your Profile page throughout the Success.Legal network.

Session 2:

Fighting Handheld Charges
presented by Frank Alfano, LL.B., LL.M.

Learn about, among other things:

• The cross-examination strategies to help establish a reasonable doubt that the police officer was able to identify the object as a prohibited device;
• The exemptions applicable to the holding of a cellphone or other prohibited device;
• The live demonstration within a mock trial of how to defend against section 78.1, Highway Traffic Act, charges; and
• The much more information that every legal practitioner should know.

The presentation also provided a mock trial complete with reading of the charges, swearing in of witnesses - both a police officer as well as the accused taking the stand.  Examinations of the witnesses to place with volunteer Daphannie Tremblay followed by Frank Alfano.

Materials Included:

• A three-hour video of interactive anecdotal discussion sharing the practical experience insights from various participating legal representatives available for replay in perpetuity; and
• A Certificate of Participation that syndicates to your Profile page throughout the Success.Legal network.

Session 3:

Cross Examining Police
presented by Curtis Rutt, paralegal

Learn about, among other things:

Part 1 - Basics of Cross

i. Questioning

ii. Sorting Facts

iii. Cross by Theory, Chapters, and Transitions

Part 2 - Cross Examining Police

i. Police Culture

ii. Areas of Attack

iii. Arsenal of Cross

Part 3 - Handling Dancing Officers

i. Being In Control

ii. Laying Foundations

iii. Behaviour Modification of Dancing Officers

Materials Included:

• A three-hour video of interactive anecdotal discussion sharing the practical experience insights from various participating legal representatives available for replay in perpetuity; and
• A Certificate of Participation that syndicates to your Profile page throughout the Success.Legal network.