Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
Click here to find out moreThis program provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented framework for integrating criminal mitigation into defense strategy. Participants will learn how to construct a persuasive bio-psychosocial narrative that goes beyond the offense conduct to present a complete and humanized portrait of the client.
The course examines how psychological, social, and developmental factors intersect with legal analysis and influence prosecutorial discretion and judicial decision-making. It also explores how mitigation can be used at multiple stages of representation, including pre-plea negotiations and sentencing advocacy.
Attorneys will gain insight into identifying appropriate cases for mitigation, collaborating with forensic experts, and aligning mitigation strategy with case objectives to improve outcomes.
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