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SUMMARY:Forensic Video and Audio Enhancement
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend\, live webcast presentation on Forensic Video and Audio Enhancement.  \nPending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 hour of technology CLE credit. If you need CLE credit\, you must either complete the post-CLE survey or email anthony.f.monaghan@nccourts.org your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended by Wednesday October 22nd. Everyone who registers\, will receive an email on Thursday October 16th with instructions to join. Please register below: \nRegister for October 17th \n  \nWhen: October 17\, 2025 at 12:30pm. You may log on by 12:15. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet. \nWhat: As video and audio become more prevalent in the discovery and investigation of criminal case defense\, there are times when a video or audio file needs to be enhanced or clarified. So the criminal defense attorney can decide whether to reach out to an expert in the field\, the speaker will discuss: the types of enhancements that are possible; clarifying visual details with examples; audio enhancement capabilities; and finally why these details are helpful in a client’s defense. \nWho: Jason Stepanek is a seasoned media professional with 25 years of experience in the industry\, specializing in directing\, producing\, shooting\, and editing across both coasts. With a particular focus on forensic video and audio enhancement\, he has spent the past five years working closely with legal teams to uncover critical\, often hidden\, details within video and audio evidence. His expertise in forensic enhancement has proven invaluable in numerous high-profile investigations\, where his meticulous attention to detail has played a key role in revealing pivotal facts. \nIn addition to his forensic work\, Jason currently serves as a video producer for a prominent healthcare marketing firm. Under his leadership\, the firm has consistently earned national and international recognition\, including accolades such as Telly Awards\, Videographer Awards\, Healthcare Advertising Awards\, and Aster Awards. Jason’s combination of technical expertise and creative vision has made him a trusted professional in both the legal and healthcare sectors. \n  \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/forensic-video-and-audio-enhancement/
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SUMMARY:Behind the Bruises: A Medical Perspective on Strangulation in Legal Cases
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on Behind the Bruises: A Medical Perspective on Strangulation in Legal Cases.  \nWhen: November 7\, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. \nThis CLE is approved for 1 “other” hour. If you need CLE credit\, you must either (1) sign in when you arrive\, (2) complete the post-CLE survey after you leave the webinar or (3) email your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended\, to Anthony Monaghan by Wednesday November 12. \nAll online attendance is confirmed by what Webex provides. \nPlease register here: Register for November 7th \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 E 4th St Charlotte\, take elevator to 4th floor and conference room is on your left.) \nWhat: This session\, led by an experienced board-certified physician and medical expert witness\, will explore the clinical realities of strangulation\, including key injury patterns\, mechanisms of harm\, delayed presentations\, and documentation standards. Attendees will gain insight into how medical findings support or challenge legal arguments in both criminal and civil cases. Ideal for attorneys handling domestic violence\, assault\, wrongful death claims\, and many other injury-related cases. \nWho:  Dr. Raj V. Patel\, MD\, FACEP\, FAAEM is a board-certified physician with over 26\,000 hours of clinical experience\, including leadership roles as Medical Director of multiple facilities and academic appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He has reviewed thousands of patient cases for quality of care and serves as a medical expert witness in both civil and criminal matters. Dr. Patel specializes in translating complex medical findings into clear\, actionable insights for attorneys and juries. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/behind-the-bruises-a-medical-perspective-on-strangulation-in-legal-cases/
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SUMMARY:The Care\, Feeding and Discovery of Expert Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend CLE on The Care\, Feeding\, and Discovery of Expert Witnesses. \nWhen: October 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. \nEveryone who registers will receive an email on October 9 with instructions to join. You may log on or enter the conference room by 12:15 p.m. \nPlease register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediTZPjlPXrIrn_7-3ule4JTayBNJgfVVWLXG9U3sHsiWY1A/viewform?usp=header\n  \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office\, 4th floor conference room (720 E 4th St; take elevator to 4th floor and conference room on your left) \nWhat: This presentation will review the existing statutory law concerning expert witnesses in criminal cases and apply the principles of civil discovery to experts.  It will discuss the preparation and presentation of expert witnesses\, their reports\, and their identification. \nWho: Jim Cooney practices civil and criminal law in both trial and appellate courts. He has handled some of the most complex\, challenging and high profile cases in North Carolina and is recognized as one of the premier civil\, “white collar” criminal\, and healthcare litigators. He has represented numerous companies and individuals in complex and significant business disputes\, governmental investigations\, grand jury matters\, internal investigations and “bet-your-company” cases for more than 30 years. He has tried more than 60 civil and criminal cases to verdict and argued nearly 50 appeals in the appellate courts of North Carolina and in the federal courts of appeal\, including the Second and Fourth Circuits. \nJim is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Permanent Member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He is consistently ranked by Chambers USA in Band 1 in North Carolina for Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations\, where he was recently praised by sources as an “excellent lawyer.” He is also included in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of “Bet-the-Company” Litigation\, Commercial Litigation\, and Criminal Defense White Collar Litigation. In 2004 he received the NC Bar Association’s William Thorp Pro Bono Award and in 2010\, the Wade Smith Professionalism Award for Criminal Defense. \n*** \nThis CLE is approved by the NC State Bar for 1 hour of “Other” CLE credit. If you need CLE credit\, you must either sign in when you arrive or complete the post-CLE survey or email anthony.f.monaghan@nccourts.org your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended by Wednesday October 15. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/the-care-feeding-and-discovery-of-expert-witnesses/
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SUMMARY:DWI Knoll Motions
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on DWI Knoll Motions. Pending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 other hour. \nPlease register here: Register for May 21st DWI Knoll Motions \nWhen: May 21\, 2025 12-1pm. You may log on or enter the 4th floor conference room by 11:45. \nWhere: Any place you have internet or the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 E 4th St. Take elevator to 4th floor and conference room on left). If attending in person\, you are welcome to bring your lunch. \nWhat:  The North Carolina Supreme Court’s opinion in State v. Knoll ordered the dismissal of driving while impaired charges for three defendants\, finding that a substantial statutory violation in setting pretrial release conditions irreparably prejudiced each defendant. Knoll and its progeny create unique avenues to seek dismissal of impaired driving charges. This session will discuss several common and uncommon statutory violations and how to establish the elusive “prejudice” that Knoll requires. This session will also discuss the difference between statutory and constitutional violations in setting conditions of release. \nThe Pre-Trial Integrity Act\, N.C.G.S. §15A-533\, requires that a judge rather than a magistrate set conditions of release in certain circumstances. This new law can result in someone charged with DWI held without bond\, which may provide grounds for a motion to dismiss under Hill and Knoll. This session will discuss these opportunities. \nWho: David Eil has been an Assistant Public Defender in Mecklenburg County since 2021. \nKathryn McEvoy graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2023. In Virginia\, she practiced as a student attorney with the Charlottesville Public Defender in both adult and juvenile defense. Kathryn has been an Assistant Public Defender in the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office since October 2023. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/dwi-knoll-motions/
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Civil Rights and Criminal Defense
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend CLE on The Intersection of Civil Rights and Criminal Defense. This CLE is approved for 1 general hour and you must sign in when you arrive. \nAs space is limited\, please register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedamUml_4IJjeLpaxeKGM6G8X_7bKVc1C7an1f3spyZH41Jg/viewform?usp=header \nWhen: April 25\, 2025 from 12:30-1:30. The conference room will be opened by 12:15pm. \nWhere: Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office 4th Floor Conference Room (720 E 4th St Charlotte\, NC; take the elevator to the 4th floor and the conference room is on the left). \nWhat: This presentation explores how criminal defense attorneys can identify and address civil rights violations encountered during their cases. Learn how common defense strategies can support civil claims\, helping clients seek justice beyond the criminal courtroom. Equip yourself with practical tools to recognize civil rights issues and better advocate for your clients in both arenas. Perfect for criminal defense attorneys looking to expand their impact and protect clients’ rights in all facets of the legal system. \nWho: Darlene Harris is a former criminal defense attorney and now a civil rights lawyer and trademark attorney\, where she has dedicated over a decade to advocating for justice. \nWith a background in criminal defense and a strong passion for civil rights advocacy\, particularly fighting against police brutality\, Darlene is committed to defending individuals mistreated by law enforcement. Her experience representing the NAACP against Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for their unconstitutional behavior during the protests in 2020 further fueled her drive to protect the underrepresented. \nRecognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and named among the Top 10 Best Attorneys in North Carolina\, she is dedicated to delivering expert legal services. Darlene also proudly serves on the Advisory Board of Gardner Webb University and was formerly President of the Charlotte Women’s Bar. \nWith a law degree from North Carolina Central University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, Darlene combines legal expertise with her passion for community empowerment. Outside of law\, she enjoy exploring new foods\, music\, and travel. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/the-intersection-of-civil-rights-and-criminal-defense/
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SUMMARY:Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend CLE on Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration. This CLE is approved for 1 general CLE hour and you must either sign in if attending in person\, OR if attending the live webcast\, complete the post CLE survey (or email me your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended). \nPlease register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSaDrnunYvSXf62RWDjEnAdxqwYBitL5KzidTc9FaNGonqVA/viewform?usp=sf_link \n\nWhen: Wednesday January 8\, 2024 from 12pm-1pm. You may log on or enter the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office by 11:45am. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the 4th floor conference room (720 E 4th St Charlotte; take the elevator to the 4th floor and the conference room is on your left.) \nWhat:  This one-hour presentation will be divided into four sections: \n\nA brief overview of Incapacity to Proceed (ITP) including a review of the Dusky Standard and how it applied and assessed in North Carolina at the local level and at the state hospital.\nThe fundamentals of capacity restoration will be discussed with a focus on the areas of: psychiatric stability\, knowledge of legal system and individual circumstance\, and development of problem-solving abilities\nReview of the legal and clinical criteria for the three types of capacity restoration programs currently available for Mecklenburg County defendants: Inpatient at Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital\, Detention-based through NC-RISE\, and Outpatient at Atrium Health’s CCRP\nInstruction in court referral process to the various capacity restoration programs with a focus streamlining the assessment/admission process\, reducing delays and the scheduling of unnecessary court hearings\, and allowing defendants to be served in the most appropriate/least restrictive setting.\n\nWho:  \nDr. Anna Abate is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in forensic psychology. She earned her Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University\, completing her training through internship at the University of North Carolina and fellowship at the Institute of Law\, Psychiatry\, & Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Her background includes managing research initiatives\, conducting forensic evaluations\, and guiding program evaluation and policy development. Previously\, Dr. Abate served as the Assistant Director of Research at North Carolina State University’s Center for Family and Community Engagement\, where she supported various research and evaluation efforts. Simultaneously\, she managed a private practice\, providing forensic evaluations and mental health assessments for a variety of psycho-legal questions. Currently\, Dr. Abate serves as Program Administrator for the NC RISE program\, where she plays a critical role in overseeing and developing this jail-based capacity restoration program. \n  \nDr. Sherif Soliman is the medical director for the Atrium Health Community Capacity Restoration Program and the Program Director for the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He is board certified in General\, Forensic\, and Geriatric Psychiatry and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Wake Forest of Medicine and Atrium Health. In addition\, he holds an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland\, Ohio. He completed medical school (2000)\, psychiatry residency (2004)\, and geriatric psychiatry fellowship (2005) at Wayne State University in Detroit and has completed Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training at Case Western (2006). \nAfter graduating fellowship in 2006\, Dr. Soliman served as an attending psychiatrist at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare and as the Associate Forensic Director of the former Cleveland Campus of Northcoast. Dr. Soliman’s duties included treating and evaluating forensic and civil patients\, completing forensic reports such as risk assessments and competence to stand trial evaluations\, and designing policies for the treatment and assessment of forensic patients. Dr. Soliman was also forensic psychiatrist at the Cuyahoga County Court Clinic and the City of Cleveland Municipal Court Psychiatric Clinic. Dr. Soliman’s duties included completing forensic reports such as sanity at the time of the act evaluations\, mitigation of penalty evaluations\, and competence to stand trial evaluations\, among others. He served as a CIT trainer for the Cleveland Police Department. \nDr. Soliman moved to Charlotte\, North Carolina in 2018 to join Atrium Health\, where he works as a forensic psychiatrist and an emergency department psychiatrist. In addition\, he does forensic psychiatric evaluations at Broughton Hospital. Dr. Soliman servs as chair of the Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law Committee at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law\, is a past president of the Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and has been awarded the Award for Best Teacher in a Forensic Fellowship by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. This award is awarded for excellence in teaching forensic psychiatry fellows. Dr. Soliman is active in teaching medical students\, residents\, and fellows. In addition to teaching residents at Atrium Health\, he teaches forensic psychiatry fellows at Case Western Reserve\, residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)\, and been an invited speaker at other residency programs throughout the country. He has also lectured at Continuing Legal Education conferences and to adult protective services workers. \n  \nStephen Strzelecki\, Psy.D. is a forensic and clinical neuropsychologist who has been licensed in North Carolina since 1995. He has worked in various settings\, including inpatient pediatric rehabilitation\, community mental health\, and private practice\, which also included contractual forensic evaluations through the local mental health Managed Care Organization (MCO) and the NC Department of Juvenile Justice. \nSince 2013\, Dr. Strzelecki has been part of Mecklenburg County’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS)\, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Forensic Evaluations Unit (FEU).  In this role he oversees the completion of Mecklenburg County court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations from all levels of the judiciary\, as well as behavioral health diversion programs and grant-based projects designed to address the needs of justice involved individuals with severe mental health disorders\, substance use issues\, and intellectual-developmental disabilities. \nProjects in which Dr. Strzelecki is involved include; Understanding the Frequent Utilizer Population research project with Policy Research Associates\, SOAR-Criminal Justice grant project through SAMHSA to expedite access to disability benefits for individuals that are experiencing homelessness and involved with the criminal justice system\, and SAMHSA’s GAINS Center-Learning Collaborative: Competence to Stand Trial/Competence Restoration project with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. \nWithin Mecklenburg County\, Dr. Strzelecki serves as the chair for the Stepping Up Committee\, which is part of a state and national initiative that focuses on reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in jails. He is also a member the Substance Use Disorder Task Force Leadership team\, the Involuntary Commitment Committee\, Juvenile Model Court Committee\, and an instructor with the Mecklenburg County CIT program. \n  \nYolanda Tindal is the program manager for the Atrium Health Community Capacity Restoration Program. As a licensed clinician\, she has over 15 years of experience working closely with populations interacting with mental health services in conjunction with the criminal justice system. Yolanda is currently designing\, implementing and managing a grant funded pilot program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. She and her colleagues have been tasked with the demonstrating the efficacy and reduced treatment costs of community-based restoration programs. \n  \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/options-in-capacity-to-proceed-to-trial-restoration/
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SUMMARY:In-depth Case Study Discussion with the Experts: Diminished Capacity\, Mitigation\, or something else?
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a FREE-to-attend in person CLE on “In-depth Case Study Discussion with the Experts: Diminished Capacity\, Mitigation\, or something else?” \nThis CLE is approved for 1.5 hours of general CLE credit. \nSpace is limited! Please register using the following link: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT1McmrduKRhJJeSm-8Wg7vPVLPUXKCMey3tDZ1cctoxXDBA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nWhen: \nOctober 11\, 2024 from 12:30-2:00pm. The conference room will open by 12:15pm. \nWhere: \nThe 4th Floor Conference Room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 East 4th St Charlotte\, NC. Take elevator to 4th floor and conference room is on left) \nWhat: \nJoin forensic psychologists Dr. Cantley\, Dr. Hart\, and Dr. Klosek Watters for an in-depth discussion of case studies focused on diminished capacity\, mitigation\, and other psycholegal evaluation questions. Discussion will cover the intersection of law and psychology\, how experts approach these legal referral questions\, and finding the best fit for the final work product. \nWho: \nDr. Cantley\, Dr. Hart\, and Dr. Watters Klosek have over 50 cumulative years of experience conducting forensic psychological evaluations.  They have joined forces to create Forensic Minds Consulting.  Forensic Minds Consulting uses a team approach to ensure that their psychological evaluations are conducted with the exacting level of integrity\, diagnostic accuracy\, and objectivity that is critical to high quality forensic evaluations. All experts at Forensic Minds Consulting are licensed\, doctoral level psychologists\, who bring a wealth of experience and specialized forensic training to their work. The team approach allows cases to be informed by the group’s broad collective expert knowledge base. Two experts work together to complete each evaluation\, one of which is identified as the lead psychologist\, who will be the primary point of contact. The lead psychologist will also be available for testimony\, should a court appearance be needed.  You can find more information about Forensic Minds Consulting on their website\, www.forensicmc.com . \nDr. Nicole Cantley has 16 years of experience in the fields of clinical and forensic psychology. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a forensics emphasis from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her forensic training includes a predoctoral forensic psychology internship at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in San Diego and a postdoctoral fellowship at an esteemed private clinical and forensic psychology practice. She gained experience in various settings in California and North Carolina including a private psychiatric hospital\, a psychiatric residential facility\, a federal correctional center\, a juvenile youth development center\, and in Mecklenburg County government before she established a successful private practice specializing in forensic\, clinical\, and neuropsychological evaluations. She is now dedicated to providing consultation and evaluations in the context of criminal forensic psychology. \nDr. Virgina Hart is a highly qualified forensic expert with over 20 years of experience in forensic and clinical psychology. She obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a subspecialty in Psychology and Law from the University of Alabama. Dr. Hart’s extensive forensic training includes a Forensic Psychology predoctoral internship via the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a Forensic Psychology postdoctoral fellowship through the University of Virginia Institute of Law\, Psychology and Public Policy. She has a broad range of experience working in various clinical settings\, including correctional facilities\, state hospitals\, forensic state hospitals\, inpatient units\, and outpatient settings. Dr. Hart is a published researcher in her field and currently serves as an assistant professor with the Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Hart specializes in criminal forensic evaluations and expert services. \nDr. Terri Watters Klosek has extensive experience with the intersection of psychology and law. She holds a doctorate in forensic psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Her training includes a forensic pre-doctoral internship with the Bureau of Prisons\, as well as a forensic postdoctoral fellowship through Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She has worked in a variety of settings including correctional facilities\, and forensic hospitals as well as general clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. She also works as a professor of forensic psychology at Queens University in Charlotte. Dr. Watters Klosek brings her comprehensive expertise to conducting unbiased forensic evaluations\, utilizing multiple viewpoints and data sources to answer a wide variety of forensic referral questions. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/in-depth-case-study-discussion-with-the-experts-diminished-capacity-mitigation-or-something-else/
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SUMMARY:Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Adjudications and How to Limit Them with Expunctions
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a FREE-to-attend presentation on “Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Adjudications and How to Limit Them with Expunctions.” \nPending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 general CLE hour. \nRegistration will close on October 3\, 2024 at noon and everyone who registers will receive a link to join the day before. Please register using this link: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz-bo2Y54oyyHfL-FZS876FGdyXKzVWN7NamPlpyko3koBBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \nWhen: October 4\, 2024 at 12:30pm  \nWhere: Either anyplace you have internet or the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office ( to left off elevator on 4th floor at 720 E 4th St Charlotte\, NC). The conference room will open by 12:15pm \nWhat: The speakers will discuss the collateral consequences of juvenile adjudications and why taking steps to expunge these adjudications are so important. They will next discuss the process to obtain expunctions of juvenile adjudications as well as certain criminal convictions obtained prior to Raise the Age. \nWho: \nVeronika Monteleone graduated from Carolina Law with honors in 2015. She began her legal career at the Council for Children’s Rights representing children in both civil commitment proceedings and juvenile delinquency matters. She became a board-certified specialist in Juvenile Delinquency Law in 2021 and is a certified Juvenile Training Immersion Program Trainer. She is currently an Assistant Public Defender with the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office. Prior to her current role\, she was an Assistant Public Defender and Juvenile Court Supervisor at the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office. \nCourtney Viebrock manages the Pro Bono Program for the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. In this program\, she engages Charlotte’s legal community in serving the Advocacy Center’s clients by partnering with firms\, in-house attorneys at financial institutions and corporations\, and community organizations. The Pro Bono Program supports each program by sending cases to pro bono attorneys and holding clinics using volunteer attorneys and legal professionals. Before joining the Advocacy Center in March 2023\, Courtney began her legal career administering research and development of federal government contracts with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. After moving to Charlotte\, she transitioned to criminal law\, working for the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office for five years. As an Assistant District Attorney\, she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases through all stages in district\, juvenile\, and superior court while gaining valuable bench and jury trial experience. Most recently\, she worked as a civil litigator with a small firm managing a variety of matters including construction defect lawsuits\, contract disputes\, and summary ejectment actions for both plaintiffs and defendants. \n  \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/collateral-consequences-of-juvenile-adjudications-and-how-to-limit-them-with-expunctions/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:How to make sure your Objections are Heard on Appeal
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a FREE-to-attend CLE on “How to Make Sure Your Objections are Heard on Appeal.”  \nThis CLE is approved for 1 general hour. \nRegistration will close at noon on September 26th. Everyone who registers will receive an email with information to join the live webcast the day before. Please register using the link here: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqnD6L9rM02enc1wcCCKA5bKfsDAa2Vj_I1XjrnSndtkSliA/viewform?usp=sf_link \n  \nWhen: September 27\, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.\n(You may enter the conference room or log-in by 12:15 p.m.) \nWhere: Either the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 E 4th St\, take left off elevator) or anyplace you have an internet connection \nWhat: The presenter will discuss objections and arguments that need to be made in order to preserve issues for appeal in criminal cases. \nWho: Glenn Gerding is the North Carolina Appellate Defender. Before his appointment as the Appellate Defender in 2015\, Mr. Gerding was in private practice\, primarily representing clients at trial and on appeal in criminal cases. He has served as an assistant public defender in Orange County and on active duty in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. Mr. Gerding is a 1996 graduate of Campbell Law School and a 1993 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Originally from Wingate\, North Carolina\, he lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and two sons. \n  \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/how-to-make-sure-your-objections-are-heard-on-appeal/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:LC/MS and its Application in Forensic Toxicology
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on LC/MS and its Application in Forensic Toxicology. This presentation is approved for 1 general CLE hour by the NC State Bar. If you need CLE credit\, you must complete the post-cle survey. \nPlease register below by August 29th at noon: \nRegister for August 30th  \nWhen: Rescheduled (from April 26) to August 30\, 2024 at 12:30. You may log in or enter the conference room by 12:15. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the 4th Floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office [to left off elevator at 720 E 4th St Charlotte]. \n Everyone who registers will receive a link to join the day before. \nWhat: LC/MS is the gold standard in forensic toxicology and the detection of elicit substances. Unlike other forms of analytical testing\, LC/MS relies on the principles of chromatography and mass spectrometry coupled together to determine substances. This presentation dives into this testing method and how it offers undeniable detection of substances and can help attorneys understand why it is needed. Additionally\, I will provide a connection between how forensic chemistry can be used to ultimately understand the pharmacological and toxicology of elicit substances and their impacts to the human body. These pieces of evidence can be critical for attorneys and defense attorneys in truly understanding their clients situations. \nWho: Dr. Rohan Parekh is a chemist by training with a plethora of experience dealing with analytical instruments and techniques such as chromatography and mass spectrometry. He has over 5 years of experience working in industry with these analytical techniques as well as a masters in Chemistry from East Carolina University. Dr. Parekh has also completed a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the Brody School of Medicine which has provided a strong understanding of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics\, which aids in his ability to serve as an expert. Dr. Parekh has been published in numerous journals including Nature\, and has taught numerous seminars and courses on drug chemistry\, pharmacology and toxicology. These activities validate Dr. Parekh has developed a keen understanding of translational medicine and how drugs/toxicants and their basic chemical reactions can result in direct effects in humans and can alter their states of consciousness and ensuing actions. \nFor those that may have toxicology evidence in their criminal case\, Dr. Parekh is willing to give a free mini-consult on April 26th so you can decide whether you would like to retain him for your case. Please email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org if you are interested in speaking with Dr. Parekh on April 26th about your criminal case.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/lc-ms-and-its-application-in-forensic-toxicology/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Before\, During and After Prison
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Before\, During and After Prison: One Man’s Journey through the Criminal System. \nPending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 general hour and you must complete the post-CLE survey to submit your attendance. \nPlease register here: \nRegister for April 17th \nWhen: Wednesday April 17\, 2024 12:30-1:30 \nWhere: The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office 4th floor conference room [720 E 4th St Charlotte] or anyplace you have internet. Everyone who registers will receive a link to join the day before. The conference room will open by 12:15pm. \nWhat: The presenter has firsthand knowledge of being prosecuted\, convicted\, sentenced to prison and released. He will talk about his experience being defended\, at first\, by an assistant public defender before his family hired an attorney. From this experience\, he will share what worked and didn’t during his representation by both an assistant public defender and private defense attorney. He will then discuss his experience in prison\, so the criminal defense attorney has a better idea of what their clients may experience in prison. With this knowledge\, the attorney will be able to better argue for sentences that either do not involve prison or are less time in prison. The presenter will share his experiences after release from prison and the challenges and surprises he faced so the criminal defense attorney can know what their clients may face and are better able to inform those clients now. Finally\, he will discuss the creation of the non-profit OurJourney that assists others who are released from prison. \nWho: Brian Scott was arrested in 2001 and spent 20 years in the North Carolina state prison system. One year after his release\, he used his own struggles with reentry as motivation to found OurJourney\, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to make the reentry experience more successful and easier to navigate for others. \nQuestions? Contact Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/before-during-and-after-prison/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is offering a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys. Pending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 general hour. If you need CLE credit\, you must complete the post CLE survey. Please register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeceFvPL8YFFIm0av-ATRzPUq9tGJCo8PQ0j1ZTzv9zjIA6tQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \nWhen: April 12\, 2024 at 12:30. [the conference room or webinar will open at 12:15] \nWhere: Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office 4th floor conference room [720 E 4th St Charlotte] or anyplace you have internet or phone. \nWhat: The presentation will cover the following objectives: \n\nTo review various psycholegal questions that may require mental health expertise/forensic psychological evaluation to properly defend your client facing criminal prosecution\nTo provide information about how psychiatric illness may present in the clients of criminal defense attorneys\nTo discuss the assessment of malingering\nTo explain how to initiate a forensic psychological assessment and what to expect when working with a psychological expert.\n\nSpeakers: \nDr. Cantley\, Dr. Hart\, and Dr. Watters Klosek have over 50 cumulative years of experience conducting forensic psychological evaluations.  They have joined forces to create Forensic Minds Consulting.  Forensic Minds Consulting uses a team approach to ensure that their psychological evaluations are conducted with the exacting level of integrity\, diagnostic accuracy\, and objectivity that is critical to high quality forensic evaluations. All experts at Forensic Minds Consulting are licensed\, doctoral level psychologists\, who bring a wealth of experience and specialized forensic training to their work. The team approach allows cases to be informed by the group’s broad collective expert knowledge base. Two experts work together to complete each evaluation\, one of which is identified as the lead psychologist\, who will be the primary point of contact. The lead psychologist will also be available for testimony\, should a court appearance be needed.  You can find more information about Forensic Minds Consulting on their website\, www.forensicmc.com . \nDr. Nicole Cantley has 16 years of experience in the fields of clinical and forensic psychology. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a forensics emphasis from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her forensic training includes a predoctoral forensic psychology internship at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in San Diego and a postdoctoral fellowship at an esteemed private clinical and forensic psychology practice. She gained experience in various settings in California and North Carolina including a private psychiatric hospital\, a psychiatric residential facility\, a federal correctional center\, a juvenile youth development center\, and in Mecklenburg County government before she established a successful private practice specializing in forensic\, clinical\, and neuropsychological evaluations. She is now dedicated to providing consultation and evaluations in the context of criminal forensic psychology. \nDr. Virginia Hart is a highly qualified forensic expert with over 20 years of experience in forensic and clinical psychology. She obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a subspecialty in Psychology and Law from the University of Alabama. Dr. Hart’s extensive forensic training includes a Forensic Psychology predoctoral internship via the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a Forensic Psychology postdoctoral fellowship through the University of Virginia Institute of Law\, Psychology and Public Policy. She has a broad range of experience working in various clinical settings\, including correctional facilities\, state hospitals\, forensic state hospitals\, inpatient units\, and outpatient settings. Dr. Hart is a published researcher in her field and currently serves as an assistant professor with the Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Hart specializes in criminal forensic evaluations and expert services. \nDr. Terri Watters Klosek has extensive experience with the intersection of psychology and law. She holds a doctorate in forensic psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Her training includes a forensic pre-doctoral internship with the Bureau of Prisons\, as well as a forensic postdoctoral fellowship through Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She has worked in a variety of settings including correctional facilities\, and forensic hospitals as well as general clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. She also works as a professor of forensic psychology at Queens University in Charlotte. Dr. Watters Klosek brings her comprehensive expertise to conducting unbiased forensic evaluations\, utilizing multiple viewpoints and data sources to answer a wide variety of forensic referral questions. \n  \nPlease contact Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/forensic-psychological-evaluations/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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