Neuroscience: The Mind & Criminal Defense
A Program For The Defense
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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 capital defense program will focus on the use of neuroscience in the courtroom. This rapidly developing area of law involves a wide range of legal issues including admissibility, relevance, the propriety of expert testimony, effect on jurors, and neuroethics.
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Event Highlights
- New program dealing exclusively with brain science and criminal defense.
- Learn about the role and use of neuroscience in the courtroom.
- Lectures will also include a focus on neuroscience in mitigation.
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For more details, download the online brochure.
Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation.
Final Agenda and Faculty
Thursday, July 7
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 am
Developing Comprehensive Mitigation In Capital Defense Should Be First & Foremost On Everyone’s Mind
- John Niland
9:45 am
Break
9:55 am
Ethics & Advocacy In Capital Defense – Yes, You Do Have To Do All You Can Do!
- Danalynn Recer
10:55 am
Break
11:00 am
Behavioral Neuroimaging Technology: What It Does & What It Can’t
- Dr. Erin Bigler
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Behavioral Neuroimaging, continued
2:00 pm
Break
2:10 pm
Neuropsychological Testing & Assessment: Functional Testing Is Crucial
- Dr. John Fabian
3:10 pm
Break
3:15 pm
Neuroscience, Behavioral Genetics, and The Courts
- Beatrice Capestany
4:30 pm
Reception & Recess
Friday, July 8
8:30 am
Developing The Life History That Puts The Neuroscience In Context
- Naomi Terr
9:45 am
Break
9:55 am
Lecture & Q&A: What The Team Should Look Like & The Proper Sequence Of Events
- Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D.
10:55 am
Break
11:00 am
Funding: How To Get What You Need & Make A Record
- John E. Wright
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
12:45 pm
Lecture & Q&A: Dealing With Daubert, Kelly, and Nenno Challenges To Neuroscience
- Kathryn M. Kase
2:15 pm
Break
2:25 pm
Managing The Broken/Dysfunctional Brain: What Prisons Do & How They Do It To Maximize Safety
- Frank G. Aubuchon
3:25 pm
Break
3:30 pm
Medical Management Of The Broken Brain: Shutting Down The “Broken Brain Equals Future Danger” Argument
- Richard S. Adler, M.D.
4:30 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credit
MCLE CREDIT
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 13 hours, including 1 hour of ethics. Course ID Number: 901350741.
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 Neuroscience: The Mind and Criminal Defense, 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 7/5/2016-7/8/2016.
Please make your reservations by 6/21/2016 . 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-AL11
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888.492.8847) or 972.378.3997
Dates available: 7/5/2016-7/8/2016.
Mention the group name: CAILAW / Neuroscience: The Mind and Criminal Defense
- 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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