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The Criminal Law A to Z Webcast Series is a collection of valuable presentations, discussions, and resources with a focus on Minnesota law. Curated specifically for the Minnesota criminal law practitioner, the series includes ethics, elimination of bias, and mental health and substance use programs that are tied to issues commonly faced in the criminal justice field. Don’t delay, sign up today!
Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: What to Know About Plea Negotiations and Entering a Guilty Plea
Plea negotiations are a key aspect of any criminal case. Learn how to make proper evaluations, set expectations, and how to prepare for a plea hearing.
– Stephen M. Foertsch; Bruno Law, PLLC
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: What Every Criminal Lawyer Needs to Know About Computer Forensics
Critical advice for deciphering and presenting electronic evidence for criminal law practitioners.
– Mark Lanterman; Computer Forensic Services
Thursday, October 10, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Mastering Impeachment, Hearsay and Character Evidence
Learn how to admit the proof you need and keep out improper material. From fundamentals to the most recent decisions, get experienced analysis, practice pointers, and real world examples of what to do and how to do it.
– Michael J. Brandt; Brandt Kettwick Defense
Friday, October 11, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: New Twists on Confidentiality
From obligations to former clients, to potential malpractice claims, to loose lips, to blogging and social media, confidentiality seems to be on the mind of the Minnesota Lawyers Board and the ABA. This seminar will take a deeper look at how Rules 1.6 and 1.9(c) are interpreted and what lawyers should look out for.
– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein
Friday, October 11, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Criminal Implications of Cannabis – Personal Use and Individual Rights
As the cultivation, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis and THC products transitions from criminal prohibition to a civil regulatory structure, many rules, processes, and guidelines of the criminal probation era remain. These “temporary” problems should be resolved over time as legalization develops, but they present unique issues and challenges at this stage. This presentation focuses on the current state of the criminal law considerations and does not delve into the civil regulatory structure.
– Thomas C. Gallagher; Gallagher Criminal Defense
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Shielding the Carer: Understanding and Overcoming Secondary Trauma in Legal Work
Lawyers face stress daily and are subject to circumstances that can lead to higher stress levels than those with other careers. There is a clearly recognized continuum where unresolved chronic stress becomes a predictor for substance use problems and mental illness, particularly depression, which are also more prevalent among lawyers. By understanding this continuum and the facts about addiction and mental illness, lawyers can reduce their risk and, hopefully, get help earlier when there is a mental health or addiction/dependency problem. This program will present signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recovery regarding these problems. The presenter will also provide personal examples and information on Minnesota’s lawyer assistance program.
– Sarah MacGillis; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Recent Minnesota Decisions Every Criminal Attorney Needs to Know
This is a replay of a session originally presented at the 2024 Criminal Justice Institute August 21, 2024.
The big 10 (or so) recent Minnesota cases that every criminal lawyer should know.
– Amy R. Lawler; Office of the Minnesota Appellate Public Defender
– Adam E. Petras; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
Friday, October 18, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Juvenile Delinquency Law and Procedure
101-level overview of the unique laws and procedures that come in to play when juveniles encounter the criminal justice system.
– Charles R. Rooney; Halberg Criminal Defense
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Everything You Wish You Knew About Mandatory Minimum Penalties
Learn the details about statutory or guideline policies that require a minimum prison term.
– Nathaniel J. Reitz; Minnesota Sentencing Commission
– Linda M. McBrayer; Minnesota Sentencing Commission
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Criminal Law A to Z: Tips for Starting or Expanding a Solo or Small Criminal Defense Practice
Two experienced solo practitioners share their thoughts, insights, and tips for success when starting or expanding a solo or small criminal defense practice in Minnesota.
– Lauren Campoli; The Law Office of Lauren Campoli, PLLC
– Christopher W. Keyser; Keyser Law, P.A.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Elimination of Bias – How to Address the Impact of AI Bias and Facial Recognition Discrimination
This is a replay of a webcast originally presented April 5, 2024.
Increase your understanding of the bias embedded in artificial intelligence technology, particularly facial recognition, how this bias affects people of color, and how AI may further marginalize protected groups and perpetuate existing bias in the law and our legal system. Presenting this important topic is Eric Williams, a managing attorney in the Detroit Justice Center’s Economic Equity Practice. Mr. Williams is a transactional attorney with an emphasis on the legal needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits. He will provide guidance for attorneys who advise on business matters or litigate issues where AI is at issue. This guidance will assist lawyers to identify and mitigate the potentially discriminatory effects where AI is integrated into criminal and civil legal decision-making.
– Eric C. Williams; Managing Director, Economic Equity Practice, Detroit Justice Center
$475
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This package provides 11.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
Criminal Law A to Z: What to Know About Plea Negotiations and Entering a Guilty Plea
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: What Every Criminal Lawyer Needs to Know About Computer Forensics
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Mastering Impeachment, Hearsay and Character Evidence
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: New Twists on Confidentiality
1.0 ethics credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Criminal Implications of Cannabis – Personal Use and Individual Rights
1.0 standard CLE credit
Shielding the Carer: Understanding and Overcoming Secondary Trauma in Legal Work
1.0 mental health/substance use credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Recent Minnesota Decisions Every Criminal Attorney Needs to Know
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Juvenile Delinquency Law and Procedure
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Everything You Wish You Knew About Mandatory Minimum Penalties
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Criminal Law A to Z: Tips for Starting or Expanding a Solo or Small Criminal Defense Practice
1.0 standard CLE credit
Elimination of Bias – How to Address the Impact of AI Bias and Facial Recognition Discrimination
1.0 elimination of bias credit
