Virgin Islands CLE - Criminal Law Courses
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Virgin Islands CLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Matter-Of-Mam Competency Evaluations For Immigration Proceedings
Competency and mental health evaluations may be required for some immigration cases, whether they are in the midst of proceedings or being held in an ICE detention center. This CLE course will help immigration defense attorneys understand the challenges and issues regarding evaluations, and the concerns these raise based on the Matter of M-A-M case. The course will also identify major psychiatric diagnoses and how to counter prosecutors’ claims of malingering, or faking a diagnosis. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Military Justice: A Primer
The typical attorney’s understanding of military justice is most likely informed by the media and is therefore subject to a number of misconceptions and misunderstandings. But given our nation’s continuous involvement in conflicts overseas, the need to understand the basic elements of this branch of the justice system is growing. This CLE course offers a “boot-camp” introduction to military justice to dispel some of the fictions, demystify the process and provide the practitioner with... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Mitigation of Illegal Behavior in Immigration Defense
Crimmigation, a key element to today’s immigration defense, asks for consideration in contending with crime and illegal activity in immigration cases. This CLE course will explain how to present these issues, and how they differ from hardship issues in 601 waiver petitions. The course will explain the use of Mitigation in this regard, along the same vein as criminal defense lawyers’ use of mitigation in the defense of a client’s criminal activity. The course will explain how and when to use miti... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations
Defending sex abuse allegations is complex and difficult. This CLE course will explain the many issues, challenges, and pitfalls facing practitioners who find themselves in this role. The course will take us through ACS child services and other similar administrative agencies through civil and criminal matters in our courthouses and beyond Covering a wide range of topics, the course will address issues such as: Jurisdiction Statute of Limitations Mediation & Arbitration Clarificatio... More Info
$552General Credits -
New Age Forensics: A Tactical Guide To Cross Examining Experts
Nearly every case to come to trial today includes new age forensics and expert witnesses. Given the fear of most attorneys, both criminal and civil, to cross examine and expert in his or her field, a comprehensive guide is critical to doing so. This CLE course will offer a tactical guide to cross examining expert witnesses, offering tips and strategies to punch holes in an expert’s credentials and credibility. Presenting common sense, tried and tested techniques, these approaches can b... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
New Legislation: Discovery, Speedy Trial, Appearance Ticket, and Bail
The recent changes in laws regarding discovery have had a dramatic impact on the practice of criminal law in New York. Whereas the burden had been on the defense to demand, the new laws have effectively shifted the burden to the prosecution to provide extensive discovery, far more than what was previously required. This CLE course will explain this shift and how the new laws impact criminal law attorneys on both the defense and prosecution side. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
New Marijuana Legislation & Vehicular Search & Seizures: Lingering Odor Of Marijuana as Probable Cause & Residue
The New NYS Marijuana Legislation, also known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, offers tools for criminal defense attorneys under the new search and seizure protections allowing probable cause to conduct a search of a vehicle as a result of an alleged marijuana odor. This CLE course will review the new legislation and the tools it offers, focusing primarily on the recent case of Police Department v. Xavier J. Williams; Joan R. Salzman, Administrative Law Judge, which applie... More Info
$291General Credit -
Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Non-citizens occupy a complicated part of the legal system. Representing non-citizens is even more complicated. This CLE course, presented by a seasoned immigration and criminal lawyer, will explain everything you need to know and when what you know is not enough. The course is designed for working criminal defense attorneys who don’t need too much introduction, but need to get the facts on non-citizen representation. More Info
$291General Credit -
Overview of Adult Use Legislation in New York & New Jersey
Pending bills in New York and New Jersey related to taxation and legalization of cannabis are poised to have a striking impact on the medical industry. This CLE course will explain both New York’s pending Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and the pending legalization bill in New Jersey as well as the issues that stand in the way of legalization. The course will provide a view of what an inclusive, regulated cannabis industry would mean and differentiate between legalization and decrim... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Pennsylvania's Preliminary Hearing Makes a Comeback
According to the United States Supreme Court, the preliminary hearing is a critical stage of a criminal prosecution. Yet Commonwealth v. McClelland destroyed the preliminary hearing. This informative CLE program will review and analyze the evolution of the preliminary hearing and examine how it slowly returned to being a powerful instrument of due process. More Info
$291General Credit
