Habeas Issues
Plano, Texas, USA
The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, TX 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
This program will be useful both for habeas practitioners and for trial lawyers who want to steer clear of post-trial problems.
Attendees will participate in an interactive case study that deals with: challenging false confessions and eyewitness testimony, establishing an alibi, presenting an alternative cause of death, and proving legal innocence. Participants will devise strategies for conducting investigations and formulating issues into cognizable claims for habeas relief.
We’ll discuss 11.073 forensic writs, federal habeas practice, and practice before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Tuition
This program is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Thanks to this grant, the seminar is offered tuition-free to most participants.
Agenda as of 8/14/2015
8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:55 am
Welcome & Introductions
9:00 am
Case Study & Interactive Discussion
- Robert Romig, Office of Capital Writs, Austin, Texas
- Joanne M. Heisey, Office of Capital Writs, Austin, Texas
- Participants will explore common innocence issues such as challenging false confessions and eyewitness testimony, establishing an alibi, presenting an alternative cause of death, and proving legal innocence.
- Participants will devise strategies for conducting investigation, consulting with appropriate experts, and formulating issues into cognizable claims for habeas relief.
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am
Discussion Of An 11.073 Forensic Writ
- Amanda Marzullo, Texas Defender Service, Austin, Texas
- Nick Vilbas, Attorney At Law, Lubbock, Texas
12:15 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:15 pm
From The Court of Criminal Appeals: Case Updates & Best Practices
- Michael Falkenberg, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin, Texas
2:30 pm
Presentation On Federal Habeas Practice
- Jared Tyler, Tyler Law Firm, Houston, Texas
- Fredericka S. Sargent, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas
3:45 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Ethics: Panel Discussion With The Prosecution & The Defense
- Moderator: Robert Romig, Office of Capital Writs, Austin, Texas
- Patricia Cummings, Dallas Co. District Attorney’s Office, Dallas, Texas
- Christi Dean, Dallas Co. Public Defender’s Office, Dallas, Texas
5:00 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credit
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 6.5 hours, including 1.5 hours of ethics. Course ID Number: 901323870.
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 Habeas Issues 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 8/19/2015-8/22/2015.
Please make your reservations by 8/6/2015. 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
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Dates available: 8/19/2015-8/22/2015
Mention the group name: CAILAW Habeas Issues
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- Tax Exemption Certificates and Credit Card Authorization Forms may be faxed to the hotel directly 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.
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