Trials are the mainstay of a criminal lawyer's practice. However, the road to a successful result is full of speed bumps and potholes.

• How do we navigate these obstacles to get to the result we want?
• When should the defence try and resolve matters and when should they proceed to trial?
• How should trial counsel most effectively prepare their case?
• What is the best use that can be made of Preliminary Inquiries by the Crown and defence?
• What is the best way of getting Third Party Records?
• Can the Crown ever resist disclosure requests?

All of these questions and much, much, more will be tackled by a very experienced set of judges, Crown counsel and defence lawyers. With our trademark fact scenario "movie", panels that discuss and debate the controversial areas of running a trial, and sets of papers prepared especially for the program, you will not be disappointed.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

The Honourable Suhail Akhtar, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Scott Bergman, Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Lesley Pasquino, Asst. Crown Attorney, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

AGENDA

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