Celesq® Programs

Problems and Challenges in Federal Criminal Trial Practice Resulting From COVID-19

This session will explore the challenges and novel legal issues arising in Federal criminal trial practice and procedure stemming from the pandemic. We will explore a variety of legal issues arising from COVID restrictions including challenges to the empanelment and activities of grand juries; difficulties in handling discovery practice and proposed changes to Rule 16 and the Jencks Act; limitations on defense investigation, client consultation and witness interviews; speedy trial concerns; motions seeking to ensure a fair cross-section of the defendants community in jury selection; effective advocacy in the courtroom with social distancing and mask wearing; as well as the proper preservation of appellate issues.

Available in States

• California
• Georgia
• New Jersey
• New York
• Texas Self Study

Program Categories

• Business Organizations & Contracts
• Communications and Media Law
• Complex Litigation
• Complex Resolution Strategy
• Computer, Internet & E-Commerce Law
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Covid-19
• Federal Courts
• In-House Counsel
• Information Technology
• Litigation & Litigation Skills
• Litigation and Appeals
• Regulatory and Administrative Law
• Trial Skills

PROGRAM CREDITS

• Areas of Professional Practice : 1 Credit