Criminal Defense: Theory and Practice (LAW-860-001)
Davis
Meets: 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM (TTH) - Room 403
Enrolled: 10 / Limit: 10
Notices
Students interested in enrolling in Prof. Davis' Criminal Defense class should submit a resume and a brief essay (no more than 2 pages double-spaced) explaining your interest in and commitment to criminal defense. Please indicate whether you are a 2L or a 3L and whether you have taken Evidence. Although there are no prerequisites for the course, these factors will be taken into account. Please submit the essay to Prof. Davis at angelad@wcl.american.edu.
Description
Taught through a combination of lecture, discussion, and simulation, the course is designed to teach the fundamentals of zealous, client-centered criminal defense advocacy. The first part of the semester will focus on the role of the criminal defense attorney, defense ethics, and selected legal issues in defense practice. The second part will focus on the application of defense theory and client-centered advocacy in the pretrial and trial context through simulated exercises, including the initial client interview, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, and closing arguments.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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TBD
First Class Readings
Not available at this time.
Syllabus
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Microsoft Word 2007 (DOCX)