Oregon MCLE - Criminal Law Courses
Oregon MCLE
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Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Oregon State Bar Program Sponsor. All courses offered on UnitedCLE.com for Oregon attorneys have been individually approved for MCLE credit by the Oregon State Bar. To view our full accreditation details please .
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DUI Defense: Mastering Strategies From The Experts
This CLE course provides an in-depth exploration of the legal challenges arising when a potential client is arrested and charged with a DUI. The course will cover key aspects the prosecution must establish in their case, as well as common and uncommon DUI defenses. It will also address broader issues related to constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent, and delve into matters involving driver's licenses and the Department of Motor Vehicles. While the course primaril... More Info
$291General Credit -
Wiretaps 101: Defending Your Client in Wiretap Cases
Are you new to wiretaps or unfamiliar with how they work in legal cases? This CLE course provides a comprehensive introduction to wiretaps and equips you with the tools to effectively defend your client when a wiretap is involved. Explore the history of wiretaps and the evolution of modern caselaw to gain a deeper understanding of how to challenge their use in court. From the Government’s application process to law enforcement’s execution of a wiretap, this course covers the essential... More Info
$552General Credits -
Conducting Police Internal Affairs Investigations
This CLE course provides lawyers with practical knowledge and sample policies for conducting effective police internal affairs investigations. The presenter has decades of experience representing police and local government officials. Key Topics: Roles of solicitors, labor counsel, elected officials, managers, and police chiefs Governing body’s duty to implement internal affairs policy Police officers’ rights under the 14th Amendment, Weingarten, and Garrity Parallel criminal invest... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Capital Punishment: The Myth of Innocence
The issue of capital punishment has been a persistent and controversial element in the criminal codes of nearly every U.S. state since the nation's founding. This CLE course explores the multifaceted debates surrounding the death penalty, focusing on its fairness, administration, and inherent ethical concerns. Over the past 70 years, the controversy has centered on three primary issues: Can the death penalty be administered in a manner consistent with fair and constitutional procedures,... More Info
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How To Write a Persuasive Motion
There’s an art to drafting legal motions. This one-hour CLE course will help practicing attorneys looking to enhance their advocacy skills by offering tools for constructing engaging factual narratives, structuring compelling arguments, and navigating the stages of motion practice. The course will also explain how to master citation formats, address ethical issues and other topics critical to effective motion writing. Useful for both seasoned and novice attorneys, this course offers va... More Info
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Another Bite of The Apple: How To Use The New Sentencing Guidelines Amendment To Help Your Client Get Out of Prison
The First Step Act, enacted in 2018, is considered by many to be the greatest criminal justice reform acts in recent memory. The Act resulted in changes to federal criminal law that could potentially offer your client significant relief through resentencing and early release. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the First Step Act and its impact on the US sentencing guidelines. The course will also present motions that can be filed pursuant to the First Step Act and... More Info
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You Can Handle the Truth! An Introduction to the Military Justice System for Civilian Practitioners
Anyone who has seen A Few Good Men has been intrigued by the concepts of military justice. This innovative CLE course, geared toward civilian practitioners who are interested in military courts or want to expand into military defense, will offer a comprehensive overview of the military justice system. The course will present an overview of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”), the cultural differences between the civilian and military systems, the rights of the accused in th... More Info
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Survival Of The Fit in Criminal Lit
Success in litigation is a matter of experience and action. This CLE course will reveal the keys to successful litigation. Led by a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, the course will offer practical insights, actionable steps and strategies to help you navigate criminal litigation. More Info
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Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
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Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability
A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
DWI Investigations and Defense Basics
Presented by a former prosecutor, this CLE course will offer an overview of DUI cases from a national perspective. The course will explore the involvement of law enforcement in DUI investigations, including checkpoints, traffic stops and collisions. Field sobriety tests, retrograde extrapolation, blood tests, and essential defense strategies will be presented to help participants build a foundation in defending DUI cases. More Info
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War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe: Episode IV
Whether by design or happy accidents, Star Wars Episode IV raises many fascinating issues addressed by the International Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), and which international law scholars and jurists wrestle with today. This CLE course will examine the conflicts raised in the film, as well as cover real-life war crimes cases such as the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the Nuremberg trials and modern terrorism cases and drone program issues. The course will seek to determine if, under LOAC, Lei... More Info
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Did That Witness Show Up? Hearsay and Confrontation Clause Restrictions and Exceptions in Criminal Prosecutions
It seems unlikely that a witness to the court would simply not show up, yet it happens often and not everyone knows how to address such an issue. All criminal practitioners, from prosecutors and defense attorneys to judges themselves. Must know how to handle these absences. The area is covered by two types of law which regulate how these cases should be addressed. This CLE course will explain and analyze these rules and how attorneys can use them to advance their cases. More Info
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Breathalyzer Tests: To Blow or Not To Blow, That is The Question
Refusing a breathalyzer test seems incriminating, but might be within a client’s rights. This CLE course will address Test Refusals – To Blow or Not to Blow, a program designed to systematically assist lawyers in handling phone calls from individuals under arrest for DWI. The course will not only explain how to answer the question, but also how to do so in a way that doesn’t incriminate the client. The course will also explain how to represent someone who is accused of refusing to subm... More Info
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Criminal Law Considerations for Military and Veteran Clients
This CLE course will explain how criminal law attorneys address calls from active military service members and veterans. The course will address issues such as dual civilian/military investigations, jurisdictional considerations, involved personnel, the impact of military or veteran status , military pretrial confinement and more. More Info
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ESI in Criminal Proceedings: 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment Issues
Criminal investigations now typically employ electronic information as a standard feature, both at the State and Federal levels. This type of information may be used in the commission of crimes and is thereby often the focus of prosecutions and investigations. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of various amendment implications such as the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and the right confrontation g... More Info
$291General Credit
