Program on Chapter 38 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
A Program For The Defense
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 program will be a survey of the predicates for admissibility of certain evidence. Special focus will be on Art. 38.071, 38.072 and 38.074 relating to testimony relating to crimes against children; Art. 38.14 and 38.141 which require corroboration of certain testimony to support a conviction; Art. 38.21 and 38.22 dealing with the admissibility of statements given by the accused; Art. 38.23, the Texas exclusionary rule; Art. 38.36 relating to evidence in murder prosecutions and Art. 38.37 relating to the admissibility of some extraneous offenses.
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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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.
Agenda
8:00 am
Registration
8:45 am
Welcome & Introductions
9:00 am
I Know What My Guy Said, But Does The Jury Have To Hear About It?:
Art. 38.22 When Statements May Be Used
L.T. “Butch” Bradt, Esq.
10:00 am
Can The Jury Decide Whether The Court Was Right?:
Art. 38.23 Entitlement To Jury Charge On Suppression Issue
Charlie A. Pelowski, Esq.
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am
Your Guy’s Done What?!:
Art. 38.37 Evidence Of Extraneous Offenses Or Acts
J. Craig Jett, Esq.
12:15 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Ethics Presentation
Richard L. Wardroup, Esq.
1:30 pm
The Detached And Neutral CAC Interviewer – Fact Or Fiction?:
Art. 38.071 Testimony Of Child Who Is The Victim Of An Offense
Marjorie I. Bachman, Esq.
2:30 pm
First In Time, First In Line (To Testify)?:
Art. 38.072 Hearsay Statement Of Certain Abuse Victims
Angela J. Moore, Esq.
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Guess What I Found In The Vault!:
Art. 38.43 Evidence Containing Biological Material
Sarah E. Roland, Esq.
4:45 pm
Putting It Altogether:
Applying This Training To Your Practice
Richard L. Wardroup, Esq.
5:00 pm
Adjourn
CLE Credits
MCLE Credit
This program is approved by the State Bar of Texas for 6.75 hours, including .5 hour of ethics. Course ID Number: 901285090. Sign-in sheets and/or certificates of attendance will be available for ALL states.
Overnight Accommodations
Hyatt Place Plano welcomes our guests attending Program on Chapter 38 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure at The Center for American and International Law. We have set aside a block of rooms with a group rate of $90 for 2/20/2014-2/21/2014.
Please make your reservations by 2/06/2014. Any reservations not received on or before this cut-off date are subject to hotel availability at the best available prevailing rate.Booking Instructions
Booking Instructions
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Dates available: 2/20/2014-2/21/2014
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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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