So, Your Client is a Veteran

Overview

More than 2.4 million American's from every state and every Congressional district have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most return successfully to their normal lives, but others have faced serious readjusting after returning home and end up in civilian criminal courts. This CLE is intended to give criminal defense lawyers tools for understanding and defending their military veteran clients who are charged with violent offenses. The program will also be useful for lawyers representing clients in veteran courts.

With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation. 

This course is funded by a grant from The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Agenda and Faculty

8:00 am

Registration

8:30 am

Welcoming Remarks & Program Introduction

Kathryn M Kase, Esq.

8:45 am

Representing The Service Member Charged With A Violent Offense: What You Need To Know About Military Culture

Patrick McCann, Esq.

9:45 am

Break

10:00 am

PTSD And TBI: Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment

Maj. C. Alan Hopewell, Ph.D., ABPP

12:15 pm

Lunch on Your Own

1:15 pm

Telling The Veteran’s Story: How To Work With Veterans And Help Them Tell Their Stories Of Combat, Service, And Sacrifice

Thomas C. Plunkett, Esq.

2:15 pm

Mitigation And How To Find It In Military Records And Other Places

Jim Miller, Mitigation Specialist

3:15 pm

Break

3:30 pm

I Love The Smell Of A Fresh Motion In The Morning! How To Get The Funding You Need For Mitigation Assistance And Experts

Frances Bourliot, Esq.

4:30 pm

So, Your Client Is Still Subject To Military Jurisdiction: Collateral Consequences For The Servicemember Charged In Civilian Criminal Court

Col. Terri R. Zimmermann

5:30 pm

Adjourn

CLE Credits

MCLE Credit

The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 7.25 hours (no ethics). Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states. Course ID Number: 901255100.

Specialization Credit

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has approved this course for 7.25 hours in the following areas:

• Criminal Appellate 
• Criminal Law

Other Information

Cancellation Policy

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