CLE: Trial Techniques to Prepare for Appealing Evidence Rulings
Illinois Rule of Evidence 103 provides the roadmap for preserving evidentiary issues for appeal. The rule’s language, which may seem fairly straightforward, must be read in light of a mountain of caselaw that contains additional requirements and nuances that the trial lawyer should understand to avoid losing the chance to challenge a court’s evidentiary rulings on appeal. Don’t miss this in-depth look at practical trial techniques to lay the groundwork for successfully appealing trial court evidentiary rulings and avoid the most common difficulties encountered in evidence appeals.
Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: the meaning of the “substantial right” prerequisite to successfully asserting error; how to specify the grounds for an objection to admission; what constitutes a sufficient offer of proof; how a motion in limine affects the conduct of trial; when a post-trial motion must be filed, and when one should be filed; and the role of plain error analysis in the appeal of evidence issues.
This program will be held on June 23 and qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit.