West Virginia CLE - Criminal Law Courses
West Virginia CLE
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Federal Criminal Practice 101
Under the bright glare of media attention and with the potential for stiff penalties and long-term incarceration, federal criminal trials are no place for newbies. It takes practice and experience, as well as intensive preparation and a solid strategy, to successfully navigate the process. Presented by Alex Spiro and Kayla Feld of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, this CLE course will examine: • The stages of the federal criminal trial • Jury selection strategies • Tips... More Info
$291.2General Credits -
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Criminal Mitigation: Humanizing the Client Toward a Better Outcome
This riveting and timely CLE course discusses the impact of psychological analysis on factual analysis, and how criminal lawyers can utilize the humanizing process to gain better outcomes for their clients in criminal cases. Presented by attorney and forensic expert Dr. mark Silver, the course is designed for seasoned as well as starting attorneys, and offers insight into the various criteria and strategies to employ, particularly during the pre-sentence and pre-plea stage of representation, to... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Borderline Personality Disorder: Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentence Criminal Mitigation Strategies
Mental illness is often considered a mitigating factor in criminal cases. This fascinating and informative CLE course will explore the mitigation strategies for clients suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, one of the least understood yet critically important mental illnesses in criminal defense cases. Presented by attorney and forensic expert Dr. Mark Silver, the course will explain the criteria for the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, present nation-wide statistics and e... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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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
$551.5General Credits -
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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
$551.5General Credits -
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99 Years & Counting: Genocide, Human Rights, Cyber Terrorism, and International Crimes
At the young age of 27, Benjamin Ferencz was assigned what would be the pivotal case of his career, and a turning point in the international legal system – the Nuremberg Trials – where as Chief Prosecutor he successfully convicted 22 Nazi defendants for their participation in the murder of millions of victims during World War II. In this riveting CLE course, Ferencz celebrates his 100th birthday and a lifetime of devotion to the international criminal justice system, while looking at the evoluti... More Info
$813General Credits -
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Sentencing Considerations in Federal Court: A Defense Perspective
Noted criminal defense attorney Benjamin Brafman, Esq. offers a detailed overview of the federal sentencing procedure in white collar criminal cases. The CLE course will explore the legal and factual issues to consider, especially as they relate to fraud cases, the process for preparing a formal sentence memorandum and the complex federal sentencing guidelines which may apply. The course will also offer strategies to navigate the delicate process for preparing the client and their families for... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Adam Walsh Act Cases
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Law, enacted in 2006, was designed to protect children for sexual exploitation, prevent child abuse and pornography and promote internet safety. In doing so, however, the law also created an amendment to INA Section 204, which effectively prohibited both citizens and legal resident aliens from filing any family-based immigrant petition on behalf of any beneficiary of they have been convicted of any crime against a minor. This CLE course will address t... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Anatomy of a False Arrest and Excessive Force Case under Section 1983: Part 3
The third in a series, this CLE course provides a review of pre-trial, trial and post-trial for high frequency police liability cases. The course is based on a hypothetical fact pattern and explains how to evaluate your case, prepare for final-pre-trial conference and presentation of witnesses. Jury selection, master examination and cross-examination of liability and damages witnesses will be explained and tips and strategies for memorable openings and closings will be presented. Special jury... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Anatomy of a False Arrest and Excessive Force Case under Section 1983: Part 2
The second in a series on high frequency police liability, this CLE course focuses on the files created by law enforcement, where they are stored and which ones to ask for. Defense protection of files as well as a checklist of discovery the defendant should obtain from the plaintiff will be discussed as well as a list of the fifteen most important evidentiary issues and how to present or limit the weight of the opinions of experts on police practices. The course will also explain the top ten m... More Info
$552General Credits
