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. You can still register by bringing a completed registration form to the registration desk.
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
Overview
Join program co-chairs Lee Hon, Chuck Mallin, Kevin Petroff & Roe Wilson for this three-day program. This capital and non-capital trial prosecution training will include sessions on emerging trends in capital trial prosecution, mental health issues, and a Court of Criminal Appeals update. This course is funded by a grant from The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to Texas prosecuting attorneys and their personnel.
Agenda as of 7/7/15
Wednesday, August 26
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Welcome
8:45 am
Significant Cases Update: Homicide and Death Penalty Cases
- Charles M. Mallin
9:45 am
Break
9:55 am
Legislative Updates
- Justin Wood
10:55 am
Break
11:00 am
Mental Health Issues
- Timothy J. Proctor, Ph.D., ABPP
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Arguing for the Death Penalty
- Lance Long
2:00 pm
Break
2:05 pm
Ethics
- Jonathan E. Smaby
3:05 pm
Break
3:15 pm
Pre-trial Preparation
- Sunshine Stanek
4:15 pm
Break
4:20 pm
Using Technology & Visual Aids in the Courtroom
- Sunshine Stanek & Todd L. Smith
5:15 pm
Recess
Thursday, August 27
8:30 am
Jury Selection Strategy in Capital Cases
- Lisa Tanner
9:30 am
Break
9:40 am
Expert Witnesses: Rebutting the Defense Expert
- Larry M. Moore
10:40 am
Break
10:45 am
Controlling the Conversation – Opening Statements in Murder Trials
- Kevin Petroff
11:45 am
Lunch (Provided)
12:45 pm
Ethics
- Scott Durfee
1:45 pm
Break
1:50 pm
Social Media
- Inger Chandler
2:50 pm
Break
2:55 pm
Intellectual Disability Claims In Capital Cases
- Roe Wilson
3:55 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Human Trafficking
- William Lee Hon & Elba Medina
5:00 pm
Recess
Friday, August 28
8:30 am
Open Records Requests
- Scott Durfee
9:30 am
Break
9:40 am
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- John R. Rolater, Jr.
10:40 am
Break
10:45 am
Trends: Chipping Away at the Death Penalty
- Roe Wilson
11:45 am
Lunch (Provided)
12:45 pm
Prosecution of Child Homicides
- Kayla Allen
1:45 pm
Break
1:55 pm
Appellate Remedies
- Lisa Smith
2:55 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Ethics
- William Lee Hon
4:00 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credit
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 20 hours, including 3 hours of ethics. Course ID Number: 901321256.
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.
Overnight Accommodations
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Capital & Non-Capital Training at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $92 plus applicable fees/taxes for 8/24/2015-8/29/2015.
Please make your reservations by 8/11/2015. As long as the reservation is made by this date, and the group block has availability, you will receive the group rate. 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-CL46
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888.492.8847) or 972.378.3997
Dates available: 8/24/2015-8/29/2015
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 the hotel directly at 972.608.4427 prior to your arrival.
Testimonials
"Great Training at an unbelievable price!"
"Faculty were all knowledgeable about their respective topics and provided some real experience in application of the discussions."
"A wealth of knowledge about a broad range of topics."
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. Waiver recipients must attend the program to receive the 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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