Anatomy of a False Arrest and Excessive Force Case under Section 1983: [Part 3]: Pre-trial, Trial, and Post-Trial

This program covers the last steps in the successful litigation of a high-frequency police liability case based on a hypothetical fact pattern, whether you are for the plaintiff or the defense. The first program involves case selection, representation, and initial pleadings. The second program deals with discovery, evidence, and motions practice. This program covers pre-trial, trial, and post-trial from the plaintiff and defense perspectives. In this practical webinar, you will learn how to evaluate your case, prepare for the final pre-trial conference and presentation of witnesses, pick the best jury, master examination and cross-examination of liability and damages witnesses, give memorable openings and closings, draft special jury instructions and verdict forms, handle the qualified immunity question at trial, protect the record for appeal, and prepare and defend attorney's fee petitions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Acquire useful strategies for litigating the final stages of a police liability case

2. Prepare for the pre-trial conference and each stage of your trial

3. Examine how to address the qualified immunity question at trial

4. Discuss how to protect the record for appeal