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Ethics, Juror Misconduct, and Jury Tampering: The Murdaugh Motion For New Trial


Total Credits: 1 including 2 Ethics

Average Rating:
   65
Credit Type:
General |  Legal Ethics |  Trial Practice
Faculty:
Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2:00
License:
Product Setting: Expires 60 day(s) after program date.

Dates



Description

Prominent South Carolina attorney Richard Murdaugh was convicted of Murder and he filed a motion for new trial alleging that the clerk of courts tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe Murdaugh’s testimony and pressuring them to reach a quick guilty verdict.  After an evidentiary hearing where a juror indicated they were influenced by the clerk to return a guilty verdict, the judge overruled the motion finding that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the jury’s verdict. 

In this presentation, we will examine the Murdaugh case, watch film clips of testimony regarding jury tampering, discuss case law regarding jury misconduct, and the standard of proof to obtain a new trial. 
Finally, we review ethical rules regarding interaction with the jury and disciplinary cases interpreting these rules.  

Whether you practice civil or criminal law, attendees will benefit from this presentation by learning about juror misconduct, jury tampering, ethics, and a litigant’s right to a fair trial with an impartial jury. The presenter, Philip Bogdanoff, is a nationally recognized presenter who has over 40 years of experience as a prosecutor and has litigated cases involving allegations of juror misconduct.‬
 

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Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.'s Profile

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Philip Bogdanoff is a nationally recognized continuing legal education speaker on the topics of ethics, professionalism, and other related topics. Previously, as an attorney, he served as assistant prosecutor in the Summit County, Ohio Prosecutor’s Office for more than 25 years, beginning in 1981. Mr. Bogdanoff argued cases before the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals and twenty cases before the Ohio Supreme Court including six death penalty cases - before retiring as a senior assistant prosecutor. 
 
He is the author of numerous articles on ethics, professionalism and other related legal topics and has taught the members of numerous organizations including the National Association of Legal Administrators, as well as numerous state and local Bar associations, Prosecuting Attorney's Associations, and law firms. More information about Mr. Bogdanoff is available on his Web site at http://www.philipbogdanoff.com/.

 


Dates

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:01pm PST

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 65

Comments

Jessica S - Albuquerque, New Mexico

"This is a case I followed and was really interested in the ethics and case law from an objective view point."

Dillon M - Watertown, South Dakota

"kept me engaged"

Doris C - Freehold, New Jersey

"It gave a lot of examples to written law, which makes it easier to understand."

Lorrie R - Toledo, Ohio

"Simplifying arguments."

C. S - albuquerque, New Mexico

"Real world situation that is interesting even to noncriminal lawyers."

Jon J - Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Helpful tips for trial practice"

John C - Portland, Maine

"great analysis good video"

Andrew L - Fort Collins, Colorado

"Obvious knowledge and research on the subject"

Katherine W - Bremen, Maine

"Logical. Informative."

Cody H - Augusta, Maine

"The application of legal rules/caselaw to an actual case - much easier to understand and remember that way!"