On Demand CPD

The Essentials | Pleas in Mitigation | CPD 1 hr

This recorded webinar is presented by Judge Noel Sainsbury, Janine Bonifant and chaired by Mike Lennard, where they will share insights on how to present effective and compelling pleas in mitigation.

The webinar is designed to be a practical “how-to” session, where our panel will present the perspectives from both the advocate and the judge. 

Topics covered will include:

• Sentencing Purposes under the Sentencing Act 2002
• The Principle of Totality
• Hessell/Moses Methodology
• Categories of Mitigating Factors – offender related, offence related and external factors
• Practical Advocacy - Structuring a Mitigation Plea; using documents and supporting evidence
• Anticipating and Addressing Aggravating Factors
• Ethical and Professional Issues – duties to client and court and managing unrealistic client expectations
• Common Pitfalls

The webinar is aimed at Junior and Intermediate practitioners, as well as those looking for a refresher on pleas in mitigation.

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This recorded webinar is FREE for Members and costs $75 incl GST for non-members.

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