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
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
"Great seminar. Quality speakers and relevant and practical topics."
- 2012 Capital Trial Prosecution participant
"It really hits current needs"
- 2012 Emerging Trends in Capital Trial Prosecution participant
Overview
This course is funded by a grant from The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Join program co-chairs Chuck Mallin, Christy Jack, Roe Wilson, Greg Davis, and Robert "Mac" McClure for this three day program for the prosecution. The program will include training on capital and non-capital trial prosecution, as well as emerging trends in capital trial prosecution.
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Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to Texas prosecuting attorneys and their personnel.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 28
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Welcome
8:45 am
Eyewitness Identification
— Dr. Trent Terrell
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Protecting The Record
— Charles M. Mallin, Esq.
11:45 am
Lunch Provided
12:15 pm
Confessions
— Matt Powell, Esq.
1:15 pm
Court Of Criminal Appeals Update
— John Rolater, Esq.
2:15 pm
Break
2:30 pm
Rebutting Factors Of Unreliability In Eyewitness Identification
— Hon. Robert K. 'Bob' Gill
3:45 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Taking Cases To The Grand Jury And Whether To Seek Death
— Sunshine Stanek, Esq.
5:00 pm
Recess
Thursday, August 29
8:30 am
Brain Injuries: Catalyst For Criminal Behavior?
— Dr. J. Randall Price
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Confronting Claims Of Mental Retardation In Capital Cases
— Roe Wilson, Esq.
11:45 am
Lunch Provided
12:15 pm
Cold Cases, Penry, And Future Dangerousness
— Lisa Tanner, Esq. & Christy Jack, Esq.
(Time Includes A 15min Break)
2:30 pm
Capital Murder -- From The Date Of Offense To Execution: State v. Humberto Leal
— Robert A. “Mac” McClure II, Esq.
3:45 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Prosecutorial Use Of Polygraph Interviews: What It Takes To Be A Valid Test & The Golden Rules Test Givers Should Never Break
— Eric J. Holden, M.A.
5:00 pm
Strategies In Closing Arguments, Guilt/Innocence & Punishment In Criminal Homicide Cases
— Matt Bingham, Esq.
5:30 pm
Recess
Friday, August 30
8:30 am
Capital Voir Dire
— Greg Davis, Esq. & Jack Strickland, Esq.
9:30 am
Break
9:45 am
Capital Voir Dire, Continued
— Greg Davis, Esq. & Jack Strickland, Esq.
10:45 am
Trace Evidence
— Robert Foran, Esq.
11:15 am
Lunch Provided
11:45 am
Ethical Considerations In Homicide Cases, New Discovery & Grievance Procedures
— Lee Hon, Esq.
1:00 pm
Break
1:15 pm
Ethics Presentation: Brady And Prosecutors
— Chip Wilkinson, Esq.
2:15 pm
Break
2:30 pm
Dealing With Defense Attorneys Who Have Been Called Ineffective
— Steve Conder Esq. & Helena Faulkner, Esq.
4:00 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credits
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for 21 hours, including 2.25 hours of ethics. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states. Course ID Number: 901272801.
Specialization Credit
This program is approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 21 hours in the following areas: Criminal Appellate, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law
TCLEOSE Credits
Law enforcement personnel attending this course are eligible for 24 hours of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) credit.
Overnight Accommodations
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Capital & Non-Capital Training for the Prosecution at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $89 for 8/27/2013-8/30/2013.
Please make your reservations by 8/12/2013. 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 www.hyattplaceplano.com
Type in Arrival/Departure Dates
Enter Group/Corporate #: G-CL89
or
Call 888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or 972-378-3997
Dates available: 8/27/2013 - 8/30/2013 Mention the group name: CAILAW Training for the Prosecution
- A valid credit card is required to make reservations
- Tax Exemption Certificates and Credit Card Authorization Forms may be faxed to our office at 972.608.4427 prior to your arrival.
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.
Other Information
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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