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SUMMARY:IDS Forensic Science Education Series
DESCRIPTION:IDS Forensic Science Education Series  \nThese opportunities are virtual events\, the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. via Webex. \nThe series is open to any legal professional working on a criminal defense team. (This includes attorneys\, private investigators\, mitigation specialists\, paralegals\, and legal assistants on criminal defense teams.) \n*Click the following link for more information:\n2023 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Forensic Resources \n**Registration Link \n= \n2023 Schedule:\nFeb. 2\, 2023: Quality Issues in Firearms Cases – Jordan Duhe Willetts and Kathleen Clardy\nMar. 2\, 2023: Forensic Lab Quality Systems – Timothy Suggs and Jordan Duhe Willetts\nMar. 10\, 2023: Whiskey in the Courtroom – Evolving Trends in Forensic Science: DNA Evidence (offered in-person only\, separate registration required)\nApr. 6\, 2023: Firearms 101 – Josh Wright\nMay 4\, 2023: Challenging Firearms Evidence – Julia Leighton\nJune 1\, 2023: Biomechanics and Head Injuries – Dr. Mireille Kelley\nJuly 6\, 2023: Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations – Dr. Sara Jennings\nAug. 3\, 2023: Neuropsychology of Brain Injury in Criminal Contexts – What Attorneys Need to Know – Dr. Shawn Acheson\nSept. 7\, 2023: Understanding the Role of Trauma in Offending and De-stigmatizing Psychopathy – Jan Tate\, LCSW\, MEd\, CSOTP\nOct.-Dec. 2023: TBA
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/ids-forensic-science-education-series/2023-06-01/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection – *For attorneys on the Capital Roster Only
DESCRIPTION:FREE Wymore training in Lumberton\, NC on June 2\, 2023!\nRegistration Deadline is May 30\, 2023. \nIDS\, The Office of the Capital Defender\, and the Robeson Public Defender Office are hosting a daylong seminar on Wymore Jury Selection Friday\, June 2\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This is an in-person event! \nLocation: The Robeson County Courthouse in Lumberton\, NC \nThe speaker/presenter for the day is Terry Alford: \nTerry heads up the Trial Resource Unit at the Office of the Capital Defender of North Carolina. He has practiced criminal defense law for over 40 years\, participated as lead counsel in numerous capital murder trials\, is a recipient of the prestigious J. Kirk Osborn award\, and joined the Office of the Capital Defender in 2017. \nAgenda: \n9:00-9:15            Registration\n9:15-10:00          Introduction to Wymore Jury selection\n10:00-10:15       Break\n10:15-10:45       Case study\n10:45-11:15       Good facts/bad facts\n11:15-12:15       Demonstration on a life juror and a killer\n12:15-1:45          Lunch (on your own)\n1:45-2:45            Jury selection by participants\n2:45-3:00            Break\n3:00-4:15            Jury selection by participants \nHere is what will be covered: \n\nThe first session introduces the participants to the Wymore method of selecting jurors in a capital case where the government is seeking the death penalty for your client.\nThe second session is a case study. A fictional set of facts describes a murder and describes the life of the person charged with the crime.\nThe third session reviews the case study facts and selects the good facts you want to tell the jury and selects the bad facts you want the jury to know about.\nThe fourth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you want to keep on your jury.\nThe fifth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you do not want to keep on your jury.\nThe last two sessions allow the participants to practice jury selection using the Wymore method\, with critique.\n\n5 hours CLE credit is pending approval. If you want CLE credit the State Bar will bill you for the CLE. \n\nNOTE: This is a free seminar. It is limited to attorneys on the Capital Roster.\nNOTE: No reimbursement is allowed for mileage or lodging. This seminar is designed for NC attorneys who can drive to Lumberton and return on the same day.\nIf you are not close to Lumberton\, you are welcome to attend. However\, you will not be reimbursed for travel and lodging. This allows for the seminar to remain a free event.\n\nTo Register:\nPlease send an email to : Jennifer.A.Webster@nccourts.org and copy Camila.V.Miralda@nccourts.org \nUpon registration\, you will receive Wymore materials and the case study facts. \nInclude your Bar # if you want CLE Credit. \nPlease register on or before May 30\, 2023!
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/wymore-jury-selection/
LOCATION:Robeson County Courthouse\, Lumberton\, NC
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SUMMARY:2023 Free Summer Criminal Law Update
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2023 Summer Criminal Law Webinar is now open. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government\, we are pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. \n— \nThe 2023 Summer Criminal Law Update will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and U.S. Supreme Court and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. School of Government faculty Shea Denning\, Jacqui Greene\, and John Rubin will join Phil Dixon in discussing a wide range of issues affecting felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts. The webinar includes a dynamic visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \n— LINK TO AGENDA — \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and other court personnel who handle criminal cases. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, June 2\, 2023\, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/criminal-law-webinars-case-and-legislative-updates to register online and find additional information about the webinar. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.\, Wednesday\, May 31st. \nFee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is also no registration fee for private assigned counsel who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2022-2023 fiscal year (July 1\, 2022-June 30\, 2023). There is no registration fee for contract attorneys and capital attorneys who handled indigent cases during the 2022-2023 fiscal year (July 1\, 2022-June 30\, 2023). Private assigned counsel\, contract attorneys\, and capital attorneys who are eligible to register without charge will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. The registration fee for other private attorneys and others is $85.00. \nQuestions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel\, Contract Attorney\, and Capital Attorney Eligibility: If you have questions regarding your eligibility to attend the program without paying a registration fee\, please contact Aaron Gallagher\, IDS Fiscal Officer at aaron.m.gallagher@nccourts.org to determine your eligibility. \nCLE Credit & Certification: The webinar offers 1.5 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for North Carolina State Bar criminal law specialization credit. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually\, even if the webinar is watched in a group setting. To receive partial credit\, please submit your form to John Sherman at sherman@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, June 7. \nFor More Information: Contact John Sherman\, Program Manager at sherman@sog.unc.edu. \n— \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age\, gender\, race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-free-summer-criminal-law-update/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Annual Gault Center South Regional Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2023 Gault Center South Regional Summit\, being held at the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville\, TN. This year’s summit will take a look at the tools available to defenders facing barriers inherent to the South\, including discussions about challenging structural racism in juvenile court as well as in the healthcare and family regulation systems\, ending school brutality\, and challenging fines\, fees\, and restitution in court. \nClick here to register for this year’s summit – we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/annual-gault-center-south-regional-summit/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Intro to Adverse Childhood Experiences\, Secondary Trauma & Forensics 101
DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR – June 29\, 2023\, 12:30 pm \n60 minutes of CLE credit offered \n  \n\n\nIntroduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Secondary Traumatic Stress: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences and their impact on brain development and overall health risk factors. Attorneys will gain knowledge on the impact on client relationships and stressors with a focus on improving overall client/attorney relationships and outcomes. \nForensics 101: Litigating challenges related complex scientific evidence can be difficult and time-consuming for attorneys who are not scientists and are dealing with a multitude of other issues in their cases. This presentation will assist attorneys who are new to practicing in North Carolina with effectively evaluating and making challenges to unreliable scientific evidence. Attorneys will learn about how forensic evidence is tested in NC and some of the types of scientific evidence that are ripe for challenge. A discussion of lab discovery\, use of experts and other available resources\, and Rule of Evidence 702 will prepare attorneys to skillfully litigate admissibility of unreliable scientific evidence. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work and their staff. \nRegistration:\nComplete this form to register and the program link will be sent in a separate email. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, June 29\, 2023\, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenters:\nCarla Huff\, Med\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County. Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care. \nCarla was previously involved with the Wake Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and served as part of the Executive Team for eight years. She was also a primary contributor to the NC Department of Public Safety’s Care Review Process due to Senate Bill 207 passage and implementation. \nSarah R. Olson\, JD: Sarah Olson has served as the IDS Forensic Resource Counsel since 2010. As Forensic Resource Counsel\, she assists public defenders and private appointed counsel with understanding and challenging\, where appropriate\, the scientific evidence in their cases. By specializing in scientific evidence\, Sarah is able to improve counsel’s ability to understand complex evidence and achieve better outcomes in their cases. She shares information through individual case consults\, her forensic website\, and continuing legal education programs. \nPrior to working as Forensic Resource Counsel\, Sarah was an Assistant Public Defender in Durham\, NC where she represented clients in Durham’s District and Superior Courts. After law school Sarah completed a fellowship with the Fair Trial Initiative where she worked as a part of defense teams representing clients in capital cases throughout North Carolina. She has served as Chair of the Criminal Defense Section for the NC Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)\, Co-Chair of the NCAJ Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce\, and as Co-Chair of the Forensic Science Resource Committee for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207 to arrange accommodations.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences/
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