This one-day highly interactive seminar is a must for both trial and appellate prosecutors as it will focus on framing issues, writing briefs, and discussing appellate motion practices.
Panelists will include experienced appellate prosecutors, a staff attorney on the Arizona court of appeals and superior court judges.
Topics include:
- Appellate Brief-Writing Strategies and Tips
- Components of a persuasive brief
- Creating an Outline for your Brief
- How to Persuade through Headings
- Organization of the Brief
- Motion Practice in the Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court
- Types of relief you can request in a Petition for Review
- Requesting expedited review
- Seeking consolidation of related cases
- Requirements for filing Motions for Procedural Orders
- Recent Developments in Case Law Regarding Arizona Appellate Courts' Subject Matter Jurisdiction
- A.R.S. 13-4032 and A.R.S. 13-4033 allow direct appeals of the defendant or the State from a post-judgment order affecting the "substantial rights" of the State or the defendant. What orders qualify under this provision as appealable orders?
- When a defendant's voluntary absence prevents sentencing from occurring within 90 days after conviction, may the defendant still appeal his convictions and sentences? How can trial prosecutors protect the record at sentencing to ensure that absconding defendants do not receive the windfall of an appeal to which they are not legally entitled?
Please note: APAAC is not able to reimburse for any travel related expenses.
