The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present “Crash to Courtroom 2025” training Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28-29, at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive in Rochester.
This two-day course focuses on increasing the ability of Michigan prosecutors and crash reconstruction offices to communicate effectively and confidently in the courtroom on cases involving crash reconstruction testimony.
The course includes a mock court case using a crash case in which prosecutors and officers will take turns conducting direct examination and testimony. Presenter Prof. John Kwasnoski has reconstructed more than a thousand crashes and has testified in numerous cases of national significance. The goals of this training include:
• Understanding the importance of credibility building during testimony.
• Developing skills that will enhance the connection between the crash reconstruction witness and jurors.
• Gaining insight into defense trail strategies and understanding the courtroom “rules.”
Cost for the course is $80. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training calendar.” Anyone with question may contact Ama Gronowski at gronowskia@michigan.gov or 517-643-2114.
This two-day course focuses on increasing the ability of Michigan prosecutors and crash reconstruction offices to communicate effectively and confidently in the courtroom on cases involving crash reconstruction testimony.
The course includes a mock court case using a crash case in which prosecutors and officers will take turns conducting direct examination and testimony. Presenter Prof. John Kwasnoski has reconstructed more than a thousand crashes and has testified in numerous cases of national significance. The goals of this training include:
• Understanding the importance of credibility building during testimony.
• Developing skills that will enhance the connection between the crash reconstruction witness and jurors.
• Gaining insight into defense trail strategies and understanding the courtroom “rules.”
Cost for the course is $80. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training calendar.” Anyone with question may contact Ama Gronowski at gronowskia@michigan.gov or 517-643-2114.
