Speaking Engagements
Sharing expertise and strategic insights with fellow legal professionals across Georgia and beyond.
Strategic Use of Pre-Trial Motions in Criminal Defense
Kalpin Shah presented a session on how pretrial motions can be used not only to challenge constitutional violations but also as a strategic tool to advance an effective defense—even when the motion is denied. He explained the fundamental rules that govern filing and arguing pretrial motions, strategies for developing and presenting motions, and provided examples where motions were successfully used to gain leverage in criminal defense cases.
Key Topics Covered:
- Fourth Amendment right to privacy and suppression of evidence
- Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination
- Sixth Amendment right to counsel and confrontation of accusers
- Strategic development and use of pretrial motions
- Case studies where motions created leverage despite denial
Available Speaking Topics
Available for legal conferences, CLE programs, and professional development seminars
Pre-Trial Motion Practice
Strategic use of suppression motions, constitutional challenges, and pre-trial advocacy techniques.
Federal vs. State Practice
Key differences in federal and state criminal practice, procedures, and strategic considerations.
Fourth Amendment Issues
Search and seizure law, warrant requirements, and constitutional protection strategies.
Trial Advocacy
Effective courtroom advocacy, jury selection, and trial presentation techniques.
Drug Crime Defense
Defending against trafficking charges, mandatory minimums, and complex drug conspiracies.
Prosecutor to Defense
Leveraging prosecutorial experience in criminal defense practice and client representation.
What Attendees Say
Feedback from legal professionals
"Kalpin's presentation on pre-trial motions was incredibly practical and informative. His real-world examples and strategic insights have already helped me in my own practice."
Sarah Mitchell, Defense Attorney
"Excellent speaker with deep knowledge of both federal and state practice. His prosecutor background gives him unique insights that benefit all defense attorneys."
James Rodriguez, Criminal Defense Lawyer
"Kalpin's GACDL presentation was one of the best CLE programs I've attended. Practical strategies that you can immediately implement in your practice."
Lisa Chen, GACDL Member
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