CCJA BOOKS
criminal litigation library
copyright © 2001 Ray Moses
The great industrialist Henry Ford was asked the secret of his tremendous success. Ford's prophetic two word answer: "Getting ready!" His admonition applies to the modern criminal trial advocate. The secret to success as a persuader of people is getting "readier" than the opposition.
The Center for Criminal Justice Advocacy was formed as a service to the prosecution and defense bar with the goal of raising the level of practice in the criminal courts of the land. CCJA is dedicated to inspiring excellence in criminal defense and prosecution through training and education.
Every aspect of a successful criminal trial depends on the level of lawyering skills. This web site was created to assist new lawyers, be they prosecutors or defenders, who practice in the criminal courts. The thousands of hyperlinks on the web site are constantly being added to and improved to help you access the best outside sources. Our CCJA Library of how-to-do-it books exists to provide nascent prosecutors and defenders with the needed assistance to get "readier" than the opposition. Revenue generated from sale of publications funds the continued existence of the web site.
Each publication in the CCJA Criminal Pretrial and Trial Practice Series is chock full of techniques, ideas, and suggestions designed to make your courtroom presentation and performance more persuasive. The content of each book goes well beyond the information on the web site pages. Our goal is to help you sharpen the tools of the craft.
The following publications are currently available or in the works.
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CCJA'S CRIMINAL PRETRIAL AND TRIAL PRACTICE SERIES
Here is a list of our current publications together with the total price, including any applicable tax, handling, and postage. These books are designed for your desktop and your briefcase, not the bookshelf.
Law Office Management for the Criminal Defense Practitioner (Expected publication: Spring 2007) Resources, management skills, and planning tools to deal with the operation and maintenance of a small criminal defense office, includes serving clients, marketing skills, financing, accounting, budgeting, time and billing system, taxes, office policy, hiring and firing, office manual, supplies and equipment, communications system, managing human resources, benefits, insurance, family leave (FMLA), disabilities (ADA), office technology, building your own web site, grammar, style and citation in communication, legal research, etc. .
Client Interviewing and Counseling 58 pp. Keys to establishing a useful working relationship with the accused; ways to keep the client well advised and satisfied. [ $5 ]
Pretrial - Investigation, Planning, and Preparation for Criminal Litigation, (Expected Publication: Spring 2007) Step-by-step A-Z guidance in brainstorming, investigation, theories and themes, witness statements, case management and presentation software, formal and informal discovery, preparing a case for trial using the principles of persuasive storytelling, visuals, and a paper or electronic trial notebook.
Pretrial and Trial Motion Practice for Criminal Defense 350 pp. Motion and bench brief construction, writing and presentation, along with hundreds of sample criminal defense pretrial and trial motions; exploration and use of cutting-edge discovery tools. [ $29 ]
Jury Selection and Deselection in Criminal Cases 143 pp. Systematic approach to building a jury predisposed to like you, your client, and your defensive theory and technique. [ $12 ]
Opening Statements in Criminal Cases 39 pp. How to raise the curtain, tell a convincing story at the beginning and set the stage for what is yet to come. [ $5 ]
Establishing Foundations for Exhibits in Criminal Cases 67 pp. Stock and swank foundations, along with advice on how to prepare and use visual aids with simple affordable technology in tell-and-show form. [ $5 ]
Direct Examination in Criminal Cases, 60 pp. The art of presenting the case in clear and compelling fashion with properly couched questions and adequately prepared witnesses, together with a discussion on rehabilitation of your witness. [ $6 ]
Cross-Examination in Criminal Cases, 58 pp. Case-specific methods for supportive and demolishing questioning of the opposition's witnesses; how to conduct a cross that achieves its purpose. [$6 ]
Jury Argument in Criminal Cases, 1475 pp. An arsenal of over 5500 convincing sample jury arguments for defenders and prosecutors. [ $198 ]
The Last Word - Jury Speeches from Memorable Criminal Trials plus How-To-Do-It Monographs, 550 pp. Edited transcripts of stirring arguments from eighteen famous cases by great persuaders, prosecutors and defense lawyers alike, plus hundreds of tips and examples on how to end your criminal trial with a moving jury argument. [ $55 ]
Making and Meeting Objections in Texas Criminal Cases plus Evaporated and Condensed Guide to Objections & Preserving Error plus Texas Rules of Evidence, 200 pp. When and how to object; practical explanations and examples of evidentiary concepts in the form of an easy to use sourcebook of objections and
responses; offers of proof. [ $29 ]
Expert Opinion in Criminal Cases, 50 pp. The nuances of presenting and challenging scientific and technical opinion and underlying data. [$6 ]
Forensic Pathology in Criminal Cases, 52 pp. Explanation of the autopsy surgeon's (forensic pathologist) role in determination of cause, manner, and time of death and the lawyer's role in presenting or challenging the opinion testimony. [$6 ]
Plea Bargaining Techniques, Methodologies that will achieve a negotiated settlement at a substantial discount to the market.
Texas Law Student's Guide to Crimes and Defenses Under the Common Law, Model Penal Code, and Texas Penal Code, 748 pp. Explanation of interfacing between the common law of crimes and the approach of the ALI Model Penal Code and Texas Penal Code. The subject matter relates to major offense, e.g., criminal homicides, robbery, burglary, larceny, extortion, embezzlement, false pretenses, sex offenses, solicitation, conspiracy, attempt and vicarious criminal responsibility for the acts of another. The books also deals with various defenses such as mistake of fact and law,voluntary and involuntary intoxication, insanity, diminished capacity, necessity, duress (coercion), self-defense, defense of another, use of force to arrest, use of force to prevent the consequences of criminal activity, use of force to discipline minors, entrapment, etc. This book is appropriate only for Texas lawyers and those teaching a law school course in criminal law.
Assignments in Criminal Trial Advocacy - Simulation Exercises in Criminal Litigation, 650 pp. Rigorous instruction and training guide for law school or CLE course in criminal procedure and trial advocacy skills; develops fundamental and precision techniques of planning, presentation, and persuasion; includes ten four-hour weekly lessons and seven end of course mini-trials. This book is appropriate for educators or those conducting a simulated litigation skills course for defenders and prosecutors.
[ $85 per set ]
