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The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution

SKU: CRIM6300

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This CLE course provides an in-depth examination of the case People v. Daniel Penny, covering the legal, procedural, and strategic dimensions of one of the most high-profile recent criminal cases. Participants will explore the background of the defendant and the victim, the unfolding of the subway incident, and the role of viral media in shaping public perception and legal strategy.

The course will also examine the defense’s approach to pre-trial planning, trial preparation, jury selection, and the core defense strategy, including the use of expert testimony, character evidence, and causation arguments. Attendees will gain insights into evidence presentation, jury deliberations, and the ultimate verdict, with practical takeaways for managing high-profile criminal cases in the modern media landscape.

Lecturer Bio

Steven Raiser

Steven M. Raiser is nationally recognized for his meticulous and ardent approach to complex litigation. He is a founding member of the law firm of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein. Steven has maintained Martindale-Hubbell's AV "Preeminent" Rating, which stands for the pinnacle of professional excellence. This is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, according to the attorneys and judges familiar with his practice and reputation.

During his time with Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein, Steven has become a familiar voice of reason on media outlets such as FOX, CNN, NewsNation, and Court TV, and gained national prominence in his stalwart defense of Daniel Penny, Good Samaritan accused of homicide. In the ensuing trial, Steven, alongside his partner, Thomas Kenniff, secured a historic victory. This landmark acquittal has been characterized by political leaders and media outlets across the country as a turning point for the United States, both culturally and legally. Since this time, he has been called upon to assist in wrongful death and murder cases nationally.

Before building his practice into national prominence, he served as an Assistant District Attorney, securing various convictions in high-profile media cases, including rapper DMX and NY Rangers’ Defenseman Sandis Ozolinshand.

Steven has also served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, earning the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional meritorious service during combat operations.

In addition to his criminal and civil litigation work, Steven also handles debt settlement matters on behalf of a nationally recognized business debt settlement company, settling millions of dollars of business debt every year.

The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a Kansas Accredited CLE Provider (Provider # 6632). All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Kansas CLE office. To view our full accreditation details, please .

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The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution

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Steven Raiser

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