Trial Techniques for Criminal Cases: Leading Lawyers on Developing a Case Theory, Preparing for Trial, and Managing Client Expectations (Inside the Minds)

Trial Techniques for Criminal Cases provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for defending clients in criminal trials. Featuring leading criminal defense attorneys from across the country, these experts guide the reader through establishing client relationships, negotiating plea bargains, and building an effective defense strategy. Emphasizing the importance of understanding the variable elements of any given case, these authors discuss the techniques most critical for a successful outcome and offer strategies for developing a case theory, selecting jurors, handling discovery issues, analyzing evidence, and examining witnesses. From preparing pre-trial motions to developing a closing argument, these top attorneys offer insight into the myriad issues surrounding a criminal trial and how to best handle them. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this dynamic area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Andrew R. MillerManaging Partner, Keith Miller Butler Schneider and Pawlik- "Succeeding as a Criminal Defense Lawyer: Preparing Your Case Theory"
2. Daniel Foster, Managing Partner, Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP- "Never Be Afraid to Lose: Winning Strategies for Defense Attorneys in Criminal Cases"
3. Michael J. Streng, Partner, Cannizzaro Bridges Jillisky & Streng LLC- "Preparation is Everything in Criminal Defense Success"
4. John Ingrassia, Partner, Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum LLP- "The Defense Attorney as Investigator: Uncovering Evidence to Defend Your Client's Case"
5. Joseph M. Griffin Jr., Partner, The Law Office of Joseph M. Griffin Jr.- "The Importance of Case Theory in Criminal Trial Strategies"
6. Brian C. Drummond, Partner, Whitestone Brent Young & Merrill PC- "The Importance of Preparation in Developing a Criminal Defense Strategy"