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Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants
This CLE course focuses on how criminal proceedings can directly affect a non-citizen’s immigration status and long-term ability to remain in the United States. By exploring the overlap between criminal defense and immigration law, the program provides practical guidance for identifying issues that may trigger adverse immigration outcomes. Participants will learn how to provide accurate, legally sound advice to immigrant clients, minimize avoidable mistakes, and uphold the ethical and... More Info
$501General Credit -
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, som... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE course offers an in-depth exploration of how incarcerated individuals access the court system and defend themselves against criminal charges while behind bars. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how criminal charges are applied, the function and purpose of bail, and the legal distinctions between jails and prisons. We will examine the practical realities incarcerated defendants face, including how they attend court hearings, obtain access to legal materials, and co... More Info
$501General Credit -
Constitutional Policing: Bridging the Legitimacy Gap
In this CLE presentation, a retired FLETC Senior Legal Instructor will take a deep dive into the concept of Constitutional Policing. The session will begin with a historical look at the development of Constitutional Policing, followed by an exploration of constitutional legality, an introduction to the notion of constitutional legitimacy, and a discussion of the most significant obstacles to Constitutional Policing. More Info
$1002General Credits