Why Attend?
- Review best practices for witness preparation
- Understand effective strategies for the impeachment of witnesses
- Get an extraordinary set of written materials, the electronic version of Virginia CLE®’s A Guide to the Rules of Evidence in Virginia—a $113 value—included in the regular registration fee! (If you already own the 2022-2023 edition of this handbook and do not want the e-book version, you may register at a discounted rate.)
Gain the upper hand in your next trial with our program on the rules of evidence regarding witness examination. Our experienced faculty will guide you through the rules concerning witness testimony and teach you how to successfully navigate the nuances and potential challenges in court. Acquire the knowledge and confidence to conduct compelling witness examinations and win your cases. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills.
Topics will include:
- Evidentiary rules governing examinations
- Witness preparation
- Impeachment of witnesses, including bias or prejudice of a witness
- Examination and cross-examination of experts
- Use of prior statements during examinations
ATTENDING IN PERSON?
The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
BONUS: Those attending in person will have the option of choosing to receive the A Guide to the Rules of Evidence in Virginia handbook in print or as an e-book.
COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE
By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.
| Registration Deadlines: |
| Webcast: |
10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
| Live on Site: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $113 for the A Guide to the Rules of Evidence in Virginia handbook if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Can't Attend? E-mail
distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an On Demand or USB seminar.
E-mail
publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program's seminar materials are made available for sale.