R2 Crash to Courtroom

Course Number:   203A

Description: Crash to Courtroom

The Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association invites you to attend the “Crash to Courtroom” training on November 3-5, 2021. This 3-day course focuses on increasing the ability of Idaho prosecutors and crash reconstruction officers to communicate effectively and confidently in the courtroom. Professor John Kwasnoski will present the curriculum with a faculty of experienced vehicular crimes prosecutors. Professor Kwasnoski has reconstructed over 1,300 crashes and has testified under oath more than 200 times.

The goals of this training include:
• Understand the importance of credibility building during testimony.
• Developing skills that will enhance the connection between the crash reconstruction witness and the jurors.
• Gaining insight into defense strategies & tactics and understanding the “rules of en­gagement.”
• Developing direct testimony that will paint the picture of reality for the jurors.

Class Flyer and Schedule

Date: November 3-5, 2021

Time:   0800 – 1700 (Wed/Thurs)
0800 – 1200 (Fri)

Credit Hours:  20

Location:
Idaho POST Academy, Classroom A
700 S Stratford Dr
Meridian, ID 83642

COST:          Tuition Free
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
There is a possibility to award participants with scholarships to cover the costs of lodging, please contact Jared Olsen at jared.olson@post.idaho.gov to inquire about this option 

Deadline:   First Come, First Served

Instructor(s):

Jared Olson, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
John Kwasnoski, Professor Emeritus
Adam Garvin, Bonneville County Deputy Prosecutor
Erin Inman, NOAA-National Traffic Law Center

Registration details:
Register at https://ipaa-prosecutors.org

Remarks:   Do not send registrations to POST.

For more details contact Jared Olson by email at jared.olson@post.idaho.gov