Habeas Issues
Hot Topics with a Focus on DNA Mixtures
Plano, Texas, USA
The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024
Online registration is closed. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the registration desk.
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
Overview
This program will focus attention on habeas issues, an area of criminal law practice that is too often not well understood, by providing a view into habeas law and practice from both the prosecution and defense perspectives. It will be useful both for habeas practitioners and their staff, and for trial lawyers and their staff who want to steer clear of post-trial problems.
The program will feature:
- Discussions on habeas practice before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- Case study reviews focusing on DNA Mixtures, Ineffective Assistance and Actual Innocence (i.e. what to do when this sort of case hits your desk, and more).
- Ethics
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Download the Brochure (pdf)
For more details, download the online brochure.
Who Should Attend?
This program will be useful both for defense lawyers and prosecutors. It is designed for habeas practitioners and for trial lawyers who want to steer clear of post-trial problems.
Agenda and Faculty (as of 8/9/16)
8:30 am
Check-in and Registration (Refreshments Provided)
9:00 am
Case Law & Procedural Update
What Practitioners Should Know When Preparing Submissions For The Court
- Michael Falkenberg, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin, Texas
10:30 am
Break
10:45 am
Case Law & Procedural Update, continued
11:15 am
Forensic Science & Writ Practice, What’s Trending: DNA Mixtures & More
- Bob Wicoff, Harris Co. Public Defender’s Office, Houston, Texas
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Case Studies On Habeas Practice
A DNA Mixture Case Study, An Ineffective Assistance Case Study, & An Actual Innocence Case Study
- Dean. Cathy Burnett, Houston College of Law, Houston, Texas
- Baldwin Chin, Harris Co. District Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas
- Gary Udashen, Sorrels, Udashen & Anton, Dallas, Texas
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Case Studies On Habeas Practice, continued
3:45 pm
Ethics & Habeas Practice: An Interactive Session
- Dean. Cathy Burnett, Houston College of Law, Houston, Texas
- Baldwin Chin, Harris Co. District Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas
- Patricia Cummings, Dallas Co. District Attorney's Office, Dallas, Texas
- Gary Udashen, Sorrels, Udashen & Anton, Dallas, Texas
- Bob Wicoff, Harris Co. Public Defender’s Office, Houston, Texas
4:45 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credit
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 6.25 hours, including 1 hour of ethics. Course ID Number: 901359368.
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 Dallas/Plano
3100 Dallas Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093
Tel: 972.378.3997
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Actual Innocence and-or Habeas Issues programs, at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $94 plus applicable fees/taxes for 8/28/2016-8/31/2016.
Please make your reservations by 8/13/2016 . 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
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-AL33
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888.492.8847) or 972.378.3997
Dates available: 8/28/2016-8/31/2016
Mention the group name: CAILAW / Innocence - Habeas
- 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.
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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