Criminal Justice

Actual Innocence

On the Road

Austin, Texas, USA

Past Event

MCLE & TCOLE Credit available

Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom
201 West 14th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

1:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Registraton for the Austin program has reached maximum capacity. We unfortunately cannot accept any walk-ins the day of the program.

Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org

Overview

These half-day programs will review important current topics related to actual innocence and wrongful convictions, highlighting some of the issues addressed in our longer programs.

This program is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Download the Brochure (pdf)

For more details, download the online brochure.

Schedule and Faculty

12:30 p.m.


Registration

1:00 p.m.


The Court of Criminal Appeals Integrity Unity

  • The Hon. Barbara Hervey, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin, Texas– Inger Hampton, Assistant District Attorney, Harris County

1:15 p.m.


An Overview of Causes of Wrongful Convictions – What We Need to Watch for and Guard Against

  • Inger Chandler, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Houston, Texas

2:15 p.m.


A Personal Story – The Thomas McGowan Case

  • Chief Mike Corley, Brownwood Police Department, Brownwood, Texas

2:45 p.m.


Break

3:00 p.m.


Follow-Up Discussion on the McGowan Case

  • Chief Mike Corley
  • Inger Chandler
  • Gary Udashen, Sorrels Anton Udashen, Dallas, Texas– Gary Udashen, Partner, Sorrels Anton Udashen, Dallas, Texas

3:30 p.m.


Legislative and Case Law Update – Brady, Morton and Exculpatory Evidence; Scientific Developments and More

  • Gary Udashen

4:30 p.m.


Q & A and General Discussion

  • Chief Mike Corley
  • Inger Chandler
  • Gary Udashen

4:45 p.m.


Adjourn

CLE Credit

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 3.5 hours, no ethics. Course ID Number: 901316743.

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.

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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We do not sell or rent information to any outside parties. By providing your information, you will receive postal and electronic communications from The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) in accordance with CAIL's Privacy Policy. If we co-sponsor a program with another organization, information may be shared between the parties. All such co-sponsors will be identified on the event details and registration page. At any point, you can opt-out or unsubscribe by selecting either link at the bottom of each email or call us at 972.244.3400.