Minnesota CLE - Criminal Law Courses

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Firefighters and the Fourth Amendment: Search, Seizure, and Emergency Response

This CLE course examines the intersection of firefighting duties and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Participants will explore the legal authority permitting firefighters and other emergency responders to enter private property during emergencies, as well as the constitutional limits governing those actions. The program will address key case law, privacy considerations, and common misconceptions surrounding emergency response activities, providi... More Info

$29

1General Credit
So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea

This CLE program provides a practical roadmap of a criminal case through the lens of defense counsel, following the progression of a matter from the initial client meeting through plea discussions and critical case deadlines. Attendees will examine major stages of representation, including arraignments and bail issues, discovery practice, speedy trial considerations, affirmative defenses, motion practice, scheduling concerns, and strategic case management decisions. Geared toward newer... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Strategic Pretrial Litigation in Criminal Defense

Pretrial practice in criminal cases is often narrower in scope than in civil litigation, but it remains a critical component of an effective defense strategy. When used deliberately, pretrial motions can do far more than resolve discrete legal issues—they can shape the trajectory of a case from its earliest stages. This CLE program examines how criminal defense attorneys can approach pretrial litigation with greater strategic intent. It highlights the value of motion practice beyond sim... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Beyond the Mafia: RICO’s Expanding Role in Insurance and Commercial Litigation

This CLE program provides a focused examination of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) as a modern tool in both civil and criminal litigation. Once aimed primarily at organized crime, RICO now plays a central role in addressing complex business and insurance fraud schemes. The course traces this evolution while giving practitioners a practical understanding of how the statute is applied in real-world disputes. Participants will break down the key elements of a... More Info

$29

1General Credit
"So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing

One of the most consequential questions in any criminal case is simple: “So, do I have to go to jail?” For defense counsel, this question often comes from a client confronting the possibility of incarceration. For prosecutors, it reflects the gravity of decisions surrounding sentencing recommendations and the exercise of discretion. This program examines the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when attorneys address the prospect of incarceration. The cour... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges

This CLE program offers a comparative, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction examination of how recent criminal law reforms are reshaping practice in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. The course focuses on legislative and judicial developments that materially affect how cases are charged, litigated, and resolved, including changes to substantive offenses, sentencing and resentencing authority, bail and pretrial release standards, probation and diversion programs, and victims’ rights statut... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants

This CLE program examines the critical intersection of criminal law and immigration law—commonly referred to as “crimmigration”—and the profound immigration consequences that may flow from criminal charges, pleas, and convictions. The course is designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with a working understanding of how criminal dispositions can trigger removal, inadmissibility, or other adverse immigration outcomes for non-citizen clients. Participants will learn to identify immigr... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Putting It All Together: Practice in Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the Unified Court System

This CLE program provides attorneys with a hands-on introduction to litigating matters in Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Parts, where related criminal, family, and matrimonial cases are consolidated before a single judge. Participants will examine how the IDV model operates in practice, including court organization, applicable procedural rules, and the unique jurisdictional and ethical issues that arise in these forums. The course also explores key practice areas such as orders of pr... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow

During the economic despair of the 1930s, when countless Americans crisscrossed the country on freight trains searching for work, nine young Black men were pulled into one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Accused of a crime that never happened, the “Scottsboro Boys” were swept into a legal system steeped in racial prejudice and fear. Their case, born in the Jim Crow South, would capture international attention and eventually reshape American law. This CLE c... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Constitutional Law: The Consent Search

When is a search truly consensual? This CLE course takes a deep dive into one of the most nuanced areas of constitutional law—searches conducted with consent. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the program connects the legal standards to their practical use in real-world scenarios. Attendees will examine how courts interpret voluntary consent under the Fourth Amendment, with an emphasis on how procedural requirements and landmark case law shape current practice. From traffic stops t... More Info

$29

1General Credit