Trial Strategies in U Visa Cases

In this episode, Leslye Orloff, Director of NIWAP at the American University Washington College of Law, Jane Anderson, an attorney advisor at Aequitas, and Christopher Freeman, a prosecutor from Hennepin County, MN, talk about trial strategies and preparation tactics for prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates in cases involving U Visa witnesses, victims with U Visa applications, or those seeking some forms of U Visa relief. The podcast addresses some of the challenges and concerns that prosecutors have around U Visa cases and how to address those. They discuss the concerns around discovery obligations and issues that arise in cases where victims are pursuing U Visas, and direct listeners to the resources available on NIWAP’s website for discovery issues. The podcast focuses on trial preparation tips such as jury selection, litigating pretrial motions, court education, and how to address the U Visa issue on the witness stand.

 

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