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Employers wanted: Federal funds up for grabs

Employers wanted: Federal funds up for grabs

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/30/BUHQ1BPK1G.DTL

California - Santa Clara County - Editorial: DA Carr's pattern of arrogance goes unchecked

Editorial: DA Carr's pattern of arrogance goes unchecked

http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_14297717

EXCLUSIVE: Policing the crime labs - No government bodies regulate forensic labs

EXCLUSIVE: Policing the crime labs - No government bodies regulate forensic labs

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_8a62334c-c3a1-539b-935b-c41bbb1e5217.html

Pittsburg - Editorial - Wrongful convictions

Pittsburg - Editorial - Wrongful convictions

http://www.morningsun.net/opinions/community_opinions/x231966806/Wrongful-convictions

Contrasting approaches / DA explains beef with one judge, not other

Contrasting approaches / DA explains beef with one judge, not other

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/30/contrasting-approaches/

Florida's first Homeless Court

Florida's first Homeless Court

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/news/local/pinellas/south/story/Floridas-first-Homeless-Court/a5gBIiKvoEaYJnf3L_5Y7w.cspx

San Diego - Second judge at odds with district attorney over prosecutor evidence withheld

Second judge at odds with district attorney over prosecutor evidence withheld

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/27/second-judge-at-odds-with-district-attorney/

San Diego - Defense attorney says prosecutors withholding information

San Diego - Defense attorney says prosecutors withholding information

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_55aab535-17e3-5b9f-8cb1-cb4f8b149d82.html

San Diego County local jails release 260 under new state law

San Diego local jails release 260 under new state law

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/25/inmates-released-local-jails-under-new-state-law/

Wisconsin - Senate OKs more access to public defenders

Wisconsin - Senate OKs more access to public defenders

http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11904065

California - Pot legalization petitions filed in California

California - Pot legalization petitions filed in California

http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2498214.html

California Sex Offender Law - Constitutionality of 'Jessica's Law' questioned

Constitutionality of 'Jessica's Law' questioned

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sexpredator29-2010jan29,0,977394.story

California criminal defense attorney continuing legal education events schedule

California Public Defenders Association - MCLE Events Calendar 2010

For whom?  Criminal Defense Attorneys Only

CACJ/CPDA Capital Case Defense - Feb. 11-15, 2010 - Monterey

Winning Strategies For A New Decade - March 20, 2010 - San Diego

Defender Management Workshop - May 13, 2010 - Palm Springs Hilton

41st Annual Convention - May 14-15, 2010 - Palm Springs Hilton

2-Day DUI Defense - June 4-5, 2010 - San Diego

Criminal Defense - July 9-10, 2010 - Monterey Beach Hotel

Basic Trial Skills Institute - July 28-July 31, 2010 - University of San Diego

2-Day Homicide Defense - Sept. 10-11 - Monterey Hyatt

Defender Management Institute - October 1-2, 2010 - Palm Springs

Final Argument Strategies - Oct. 22-23, 2010 Palm Springs

Felony Defense - November 5-6, 2010 - Yosemite National Park

MCLE Specialty Areas Seminar - Nov. 20, 2010 - Location to be announced

Sex Crimes Defense - Dec. 4, 2010 - Palm Springs

Note:  Approximately 45 days prior to the date of each program you may register on line at this address:  http://www.cpda.org/store

Date of this notice: Jan 28, 2010 -  17:59  hrs.   

Calif. - Continuing Legal Ed. - Winning Strategies For A New Decade - Apr 10, 2010

Note: This program was originally set for March 20th but has been moved to Saturday, April 10th to avoid a conflict with another program in the nearby area.

Please save the date for this upcoming CPDA MCLE seminar that will be held in San Diego, California. You can sign up for this seminar using the link below. The finalized-updated program flyer with all speakers will be sent out shortly but we wanted to give you this advance notice now so you can make plans to attend if you're interested in this topic.


[ Note: You can register now for this program on the Internet using the link at the bottom of this message ]


Winning Strategies For A New Decade

Saturday, April 10, 2010

At The Kona Kai Marina Hotel - 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California 92106


Coordinator:

Kathleen Cannon, Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County

The full program schedule will be distributed shortly - we plan to address the following topics at this seminar:

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Saturday - April 10, 2010 - San Diego Kona Kai Hotel

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration

Getting The Most From The Preliminary Hearing - Creative and Winning Approaches

Samurai Closings

New Approaches To Challenging Eyewitness Identification

Luncheon - Included in registration

Simplifying Themes To Empower Your Jury

Avoiding Prison In Serious Felonies For Veterans Under P.C. 1170.9

Conclusion of Program


Note: A full course booklet will be included with this program.

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This activity is deemed approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 5.5 hours. The California Public Defenders Association is a State Bar of California approved provider.

This activity is approved for California Legal Specialization Credit as follows: 3.0 hrs in Trial Advocacy and 2.5 hours in Substantive Criminal Law & Procedure. CPDA is an Approved Provider of Criminal Law under section 7.0 of the Rules Governing the State Bar of California Program for Certifying Legal Specialists and the Standards.
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*This seminar is for criminal defense professionals only. If you are not a full-time criminal defense attorney or criminal defense professional, you may submit a registration request prior to the date of the program with a cover letter explaining why you should be permitted to attend. You will be notified as to whether you may attend within 24 hours of receipt of your cover letter. If you do not receive a reply, you should contact CPDA to determine whether you may attend. At-The-Door-Registrations by non-full-time criminal defense professionals will not be permitted. If your application form is not accepted, your registration fee will be returned unprocessed. Individuals involved in the prosecution of criminal cases may not attend this program. Contributions or gifts to CPDA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

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CPDA MCLE Events Calendar 2010

CACJ/CPDA Capital Case Defense - Feb. 11-15, 2010 - Monterey

Winning Strategies For A New Decade - April 10, 2010 - San Diego

Defender Management Workshop - May 13, 2010 - Palm Springs Hilton

41st Annual Convention - May 14-15, 2010 - Palm Springs Hilton

2-Day DUI Defense - June 4-5, 2010 - San Diego!

Criminal Defense - July 9-10, 2010 - Monterey Beach Hotel

Basic Trial Skills Institute - July 28-July 31, 2010 -USD

2-Day Homicide Defense - Sept. 10-11 - Monterey Hyatt

Defender Management Institute - October 1-2, 2010 - Palm Springs

Final Argument Strategies - Oct. 22-23, 2010 Palm Springs

Felony Defense - November 5-6, 2010 - Yosemite National Park

MCLE Specialty Areas Seminar - Nov. 20, 2010 - Location to be announced

Sex Crimes Defense - Dec. 4, 2010 - Palm Springs

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To order DVD video discs & syllabus of this program check the box below and provide your credit card info. above. The course syllabus is included in this price!

__/DVD Video discs & Syllabus = $174.57 ($155 plus $13.57 tax & $6.00 shipping)

Please charge this to my MasterCard/VISA/AMEX
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Signature (Card Holder):___________________________________________________

Credit Card Billing Address: ____/Same as above

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Seminar registration fee is $145 and includes a course booklet, breakfast and lunch!


Note: You can register now for this program on the Internet at: http://www.cpda.org/store

Need Lodging or Directions to the Hotel?  Try this link below:

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=2573419

California Public Defenders Association
10324 Placer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 1-800-538-4993 x 1

Hundreds of marijuana dispensaries to close under Los Angeles City Council plan

Hundreds of marijuana dispensaries to close under Los Angeles City Council plan

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/01/los-angeles-medical-marijuana-ordinance-pot-dispensaries.html

CDCR Implements Public Safety Reforms to Parole Supervision, Expanded Incentive Credits for Inmates

CDCR Implements Public Safety Reforms to Parole Supervision, Expanded Incentive Credits for Inmates

http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/News/2010_Press_Releases/Jan_21.html

California launches plan to cut prison population

California launches plan to cut prison population

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-prisons26-2010jan26,0,5992495.story

 

Woman Kills Boyfriend By Sitting on Him, but Mia Landingham Isn't Going to Jail

Woman Kills Boyfriend By Sitting on Him, but Mia Landingham Isn't Going to Jail

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/22/crimesider/entry6129342.shtml?tag=pop

Death row exonerations point to flaws in system

Death row exonerations point to flaws in system

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20100124/NEWS01/1240342/1060

Man accused of beheading wife claims abuse

Man accused of beheading wife claims abuse

http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/932322.html

Santa Clara County DA tells attorneys to boycott judge who irked them

Santa Clara County DA tells attorneys to boycott judge who irked them

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14254154?nclick_check=1

California - Thousands of inmates to get early release

California - Thousands of inmates to get early release

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100122/articles/100129758?p=all&tc=pgall

Drug Courts Hearing Synopsis-National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer

Drug Courts Hearing Synopsis-National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer

http://www.los-angeles-criminal-attorneys.robtencerpr.com/criminal-defense/drug-courts-hearing-synopsis-national-association-of-criminal-defense-lawyer

NPR Story: Bail Burden Keeps U.S. Jails Stuffed With Inmates

NPR Story: Bail Burden Keeps U.S. Jails Stuffed With Inmates

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001

Defense Attorney Uses Storytelling Skills at Trial and in Novels

Defense Attorney Uses Storytelling Skills at Trial and in Novels

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202439372235&Defense_Attorney_Uses_Storytelling_Skills_at_Trial_and_in_Novels

New York - Court ruling will mean more costs to counties

New York - Court ruling will mean more costs to counties

http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_380053be-06dd-11df-a363-001cc4c002e0.html

California Supreme Court strikes down limits on medical marijuana possession

California Supreme Court strikes down limits on medical marijuana possession

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/01/california-supreme-court-strikes-down-limits-on-how-much-medical-marijuana-a-patient-can-possess.html

Judge says Fresno marijuana shops must close

Judge says Fresno marijuana shops must close

http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_14240398

Supreme Court overturns ban on direct corporate spending on election

Supreme Court overturns ban on direct corporate spending on election

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-court-corporations22-2010jan22,0,4141508.story

Do you believe what witnesses see?

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bal-md.hermann21jan21,0,2960922.story

Public Defender Revolution: How to be a Public Defender Revolutionary

http://pdrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-be-public-defender-revolutionary.html

More candidates including well-known defense attorney seek Sonoma County judgeships

More candidates including well-known defense attorney seek Sonoma County judgeships

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100120/ARTICLES/100129961/1350?Title=More-candidates-for-Sonoma-County-judgeships

New Contra Costa public defender already working to improve

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14232307

Mom of five guilty of robbing banks

Mom of five guilty of robbing banks

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/01/20/Mom-of-five-guilty-of-robbing-banks/UPI-24121264021622/

Supreme Court Rules on Trial Conduct in Georgia

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/us/20scotus.html?ref=us

Investigative report: Philadelphia D.A. says bail system is "broken"

Phila. D.A. says bail system is "broken"

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/82138922.html?viewAll=y

DNA backlog grows with Los Angeles Police Dept. lab hiring on hold

DNA backlog grows with Los Angeles Police Dept. lab hiring on hold

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lapd-dna16-2010jan16,0,980659.story

Court ordered to look into 'unusual events' of murder trial

Court ordered to look into 'unusual events' of murder trial

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-court-murder20-2010jan20,0,7094113.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+latimes/mostviewed+(L.A.+Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories)

Romanian claims negative energy lost him election

Romanian claims negative energy lost him election

http://www.mercurynews.com/weird-news/ci_14222200

Ga. man guilty of slapping toddler in Walmart

Ga. man guilty of slapping toddler in Walmart

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34945083/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

Judge asked to toss Twitter from 'Bonusgate' courtroom

Judge asked to toss Twitter from 'Bonusgate' courtroom

http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1263957006155680.xml&coll=1

Deputy Public Defender Opening - Monterey, California

Monterey County California - Office of the Public Defender.  

Deputy Public Defender Level III - $6,774-$9,246 month

Deputy Public Defender Level IV - $8,114 - $11,083 month

Recruiting advanced-level deputy public defenders to prepare and defend criminal cases for indigent juveniles and adults in beautiful Monterey County.  Excellent benefits package.  

Visit http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/  

or contact Darryel Mickens 1-831-755-5851

FBI broke law for years in phone record searches

FBI broke law for years in phone record searches

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/18/AR2010011803982.html?nav%3Dhcmodule&sub=AR

Reliving Horror in a Test for the Death Penalty

Reliving Horror in a Test for the Death Penalty

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/nyregion/19cheshire.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1263884511-9HHrhdYNrsZmbO+0vVR47g

'In-House' Public Defense Proving Cheaper

'In-House' Public Defense Proving Cheaper

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/18/in-house-public-defense-proving-cheaper/

State's DNA letter to felons may yield future setbacks in court

State's DNA letter to felons may yield future setbacks in court

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/81942512.html

Woman Who Ripped Victim's Ear Off Gets Jail Time

Woman Who Ripped Victim's Ear Off Gets Jail Time

http://www.kcra.com/news/22241194/detail.html

Editorial: Santa Clara County should provide lawyers for misdemeanor court

Editorial: Santa Clara County should provide lawyers for misdemeanor court

http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_14201880?nclick_check=1

Law professor & former deputy public defender, Christie Warren, named senior U.N. mediation expert

Law professor & former deputy public defender, Christie Warren, named senior U.N. mediation expert

http://law.wm.edu/news/stories/2010/warren-un-appointment.php

Fresno Co. public defender rejects first case

Fresno Co. public defender rejects first case

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1783908.html