Capital & Non-Capital Training
For The Prosecution
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Plano, Texas, USA
The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024
Online registration is closed. Please bring your completed registration form to the door.
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
Overview
This course is funded by a grant from The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The program will include training on capital and non-capital trial prosecution, as well as emerging trends in capital trial prosecution.
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Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to Texas prosecuting attorneys and their personnel.
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Final Agenda and Faculty
Wednesday, August 27
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Welcome
8:45 am
Significant Case Update
- David Newell
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
The Exclusionary Rule (5th & 6th Amendments, CCP Articles 38.22 & 38.23)
- Charles Mallin
11:45 am
Lunch Provided
12:15 pm
The Exclusionary Rule: The 4th Amendment
- Brandon Birmingham
1:15 pm
Break
1:30 pm
Mental Health Issues
- Dr. Tim Proctor
3:45 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Investigation of the Defendant
- Sunshine Stanek & Kim Elliott
5:30 pm
Recess
Thursday, August 28
8:30 am
Jury Selection in Capital Cases, Focusing on Intellectual Disabilities and Other Mental Health Issues
- Greg Davis
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Organizing & Preparing a Trial Notebook
- Traci Bennett
11:00 am
The Importance of a Daubert Hearing & How to Use It to The State’s Advantage
- Christy Jack
12:00 pm
Lunch Provided
12:30 pm
The Importance of a Daubert Hearing & How to Use It to The State’s Advantage, cont.
- Christy Jack
1:00 pm
Hands On Use of Social Media To Gather Evidence: Social Media & "Creeping" Your Defendant
- Marty Purselley
2:30 pm
Break
2:45 pm
Using Technology & Visual Aids in the Courtroom
- Matt Powell
4:15 pm
Emerging Trends in Capital Trial Prosecution
- Robert Foran
5:00 pm
Recess
Friday, August 29
8:30 am
Post-Conviction DNA & Changes to Article 38.43
- Inger H. Chandler
9:30 am
Break
9:45 am
When to Use & When Not to Use Extraneous Offenses
- Jack Strickland
11:00 am
Appellate Remedies: What To Do When The Trial Court Tanks Your Case
- Lisa Smith
11:45 am
Lunch Provided
12:15 pm
Pending for Discretionary Review (PDRs)
- Lisa McMinn
1:30 pm
Break
1:45 pm
Ethics: Brady & Discovery (Time Includes A 15 Minute Break)
- Brandon Birmingham
4:00 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credits
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 21.25 hours, including 2 hours of ethics. Course ID Number: 901297363.
In addition to Texas, after the program (if requested) CAIL will directly apply for course accreditation in the following states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required: California, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through attorney self-submission in other states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required to be submitted.
Testimonials
If you missed last year, here’s what some of the participants had to say –
“CAIL always puts on the best programs I’ve attended over 33 years. Always learn something!”
“Absolute best conf. ever. What an impressive line-up! Thank you!”
“Very well organized & well run. Caliber of the faculty is unparalleled.”
-- 2013 Participants
Overnight Accommodations
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Capital & Non-Capital Training For The Prosecution at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $90 for 8/26/2014-8/29/2014.
Please make your reservations by 8/12/2014. Any reservations not received on or before this cut-off date are subject to hotel availability at the best available prevailing rate.
Booking Instructions
Book online at dallasplano.place.hyatt.com
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-CL26
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997
Dates available: 8/26/2014-8/29/2014
Mention the group name: CAILAW Capital & Non-Capital Training
- A valid credit card is required to make reservations
- Tax Exemption Certificates and Credit Card Authorization Forms may be faxed to our office at 972-608-4427 prior to your arrival.
Other Information
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation must be received 5 business days prior to a program to receive a refund (Email: lgaspar@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Registrants not entitled to a refund will receive the course materials.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.
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