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Courtroom testimony is an important job function for any member of the criminal justice community. Law enforcement officers are often a critical component of any successful criminal prosecution. It is valuable for officers to know exactly what they can expect during a trial. Effective communications is at the cornerstone of a successful prosecution. Adequate knowledge and preparation will result in the ability to effectively communicate the facts to a jury. Testifying Made Simple is an INTERACTIVE class that effectively trains law enforcement officers on effective courtroom testimony for depositions, motions, and trials.
Topics include: · Understanding How to Prepare for trial · Analyzing your case for Direct Examination · Anticipating How the Defense will Attack your Case · Learning to Combat Defense Tricks & Tactics · Knowing what the Prosecutor Needs from Your Testimony · Understanding How the Jury Judges You!
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Santamaria
Instructor
Michelle V. Santamaria is a former Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney. She is the President of Testifying Made Simple, Inc, a firm that specializes in preparing law enforcement officers for courtroom testimony. Ms. Santamaria holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law and has conducted over 100 Testifying Made Simple seminars.
NOTE:ALL PARTICIPANTS are requested to email a copy of a 1-5 page offense report they have written to msantamaria@testifyingmadesimple.com. Please email the report BY OCTOBER 20th and include the DATE and LOCATION of your Testifying Made Simple class.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All members of the criminal justice community (sworn or non-sworn). LOCATION
· Santa Rosa County Florida Sheriffs Office, 5755 East Milton Road, Milton, FL 32583 DATES & TIMES · Friday, May 4, 2012 · Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp - and ends at 5:00 PM (Central Time)
· Business casual attire
COST:
· $195.00 per person
REGISTRATION: · Please follow the page prompts for quick, easy registration and confirmation. · Please note that you MUST register ONLINE · (Training Force USA does not take registrations via phone, email, fax, or mail)
PAYMENT: · Check made payable to: TRAINING FORCE USA 1315 Dillard Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 · Purchase Order · Credit Card payment made online at CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS: · Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. · Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. · Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site. QUESTIONS: Claude A. Pichard, Training Force USA Phone: 850-251-1223 E-mail: cpichard@trainingforceusa.com Website: www.trainingforceusa.com |