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Homicide trial issues are complex. Our expert panel of judges and attorneys have you covered on all of the hot topics in this area of law, including video evidence and joint venture, evidentiary, gang and jury issues.

This 4 part webinar series (which starts today) is moderated by Hon. Beverly J. Cannone and is CPCS approved 2.0 credits for DAY ONE the Criminal Trials and Appeals, Mental Health Appeals, and YAD Trials and Appeals and CPCS approved 2.0 credits for DAY TWO, THREE and FOUR the Criminal Trials and Appeals, Mental Health Appeals, SDP/SORB and YAD Trials and Appeals.

Today's webinar at 4PM will focus on: Caselaw Update, Caselaw Update, New Model Homicide Instructions, Video Evidence and how to introduce it at trial, Proving joint venture with video and cell phone evidence.

Today's Faculty
Hon. Frank Gaziano, Supreme Judicial Court
Hon. Marguerite Grant, Appeals Court
Hon. Sarah Ellis, Superior Court
Hon. Patrick Haggan, Superior Court
Korrina Burnham, CPCS Senior Trial Counsel – PDD Western Region Springfield
ADA Cailin Campbell, Chief of Ethics and Compliance, Suffolk DA’s Office
David Rangaviz, Esq., Masferrer & Riley, P.C. Boston

Registration & Series Details-https://www.socialaw.com/about/library-calendar/2026/may-2026/spring-2026-homicide-trial-issues-cle-series/

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The Supreme Judicial Court announced the release of revised Model Jury Instructions on Homicide. The Justices first approved and recommended the use of Model Jury Instructions on Homicide in 1999. The instructions have been revised on two prior occasions, in 2013 and 2018. The 2026 revisions reflect new developments in the law since 2018. Read the Press Release:

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