The Confrontation Clause impacts how and under what circumstances the testimony of witnesses for the state is admissible in criminal cases. A series of decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, culminating in the Court's recent case, Smith v. Arizona, provide guidance about how those witnesses, especially forensic scientists, provide testimony. This webinar will provide a basic yet thorough analysis of the Confrontation Clause and recent Supreme Court decisions, with a focus on Smith v. Arizona, and how the decision impacts the practices and procedures of those working with the criminal justice system. The multi-disciplinary panel will discuss suggested practices that comply with the requirements of the Confrontation Clause and evaluate alternative means of proving an element of an offense in the absence of forensic evidence.

2.00 On-Demand CLE Credit: This online training course, developed by national experts in cooperation with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, the National District Attorneys Association’s National Traffic Law Center, and the National Center for State Courts, is for new and practicing prosecutors.