No Face, No Case? Think Again: Prosecuting Your Case Without a Victim

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No Face No Case? Think Again: Prosecuting Your Case Without The Victim

Date: June 15, 2022

Presenter: Anne Kelly and Neillie Fields

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One of the most challenging aspects of DV prosecution is a victim who is not willing to testify or participate in the prosecution, often due to the actions of the defendant. This webinar will present ways to go forward-and win-without the victim.  We’ll discuss forfeiture by wrongdoing, hearsay exceptions, outcry witnesses and other strategies for defeating the “no face, no case” challenge.

Presenters:

Neillie Fields, Deputy DA, 2nd JD (Denver DA’s Office)

Anne Kelly, Senior Deputy DA, 20th J.D. (Boulder DA’s Office)