Criminal Justice 2012 Part IV

26-Jan-2012

Criminal Justice 2012: Legal, Forensics and Ethics (Part I - V)

St Paul, MN

 

 

Tuition

$280 per session (25% discount for public employees)

 

This 35-plus hour multi-session seminar is designed to educate attorneys, law enforcement personnel and medical professionals on some of the latest developments in criminal law.  Topics will cover both judicial and legislative changes, as well as the “in the trenches” view from practicing attorneys, law enforcement personnel and judicial officers.  Sessions will cover recent U.S. Supreme Court cases and Minnesota Appellate and Supreme Court cases, as well as the latest in such areas as computer forensics, elder abuse, immigration and gangs. 

 

Criminal Justice 2012: Legal, Forensics and Ethics (Part VI)

Saturday, September 22, 2012 

389 N. Hamline Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

 

$280 (25% discount for public employees)

 

5 Standard Credits

2 Elimination of Bias Credits

 

8:30-9:00          Registration (Continental Breakfast)

9:00-11:00       Psychology and the Law:  Minds on Trial in Civil Commitment

                           (2 Elimination of Bias Credits) (Mary Huot, Beth Sullivan)

 

The class will be an overview of the Minnesota Commitment Act focusing on legal issues surrounding mentally ill, mentally ill and dangerous, chemical dependent, and sexually dangerous and sexual psychopath petitions and their overlap with criminal prosecution.  This session will focus on the challenges of dealing with these individuals and the inherent bias within the criminal justice system against those with mental impairments.  A prosecutor, defense attorney and court appointed psychologist will offer different perspectives on the commitment process and what to do if you are ever involved in a commitment case. 

 

11:00-11:45      Lunch (provided)

 

11:45- 1:45      Computer Forensics (John Ristad and Ramsey County Inspector Tony Samec)

 

This course will serve as an introduction to computer forensics for both prosecutors and law enforcement.  This includes both traditional and untraditional sources of digital evidence, the ability of law enforcement to obtain this information, and the legal requirements to do so.  Given the nature of digital devices in everyday life, these sources will include computers, cell phones, gaming counsels, .mp3 players, and other devices.  The course will also discuss some of the most common information obtained during a forensic computer examination, including internet history, photographs, videos, metadata, deleted files, etc.  Essential to any successful investigation and prosecution, the presentation will then discuss how law enforcement extracts and utilizes this information.  Included in this discussion is the amount of time required to examine a digital device, the process whereby the integrity of the examined device is maintained, and the various methods used by forensics examines to verify the successful imaging of a device.  Finally, the presentation will offer practice tips of how to prepare for trial.  This includes witness preparation, motions, voir dire, as well as educating the court on computer forensics issues.

 

2:00-4:00         Excited Delirium, What is it and How Could it Affect Your Practice?

                          (Merri Moody and SPPD Sgt. Joann Springer)

 

The course will consist of a live lecture exploring the syndrome of excited delirium and its implications for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and health care providers. Pathophysiology of the syndrome, possible causes, treatment and outcomes will be explored. The implications of Taser use in this population will also be discussed. Sergeant Springer will explain Law Enforcement’s response to this population, both lethal and non-lethal.

 

4:00-5:00         Investigation and Prosecution of Criminal Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult

                          (Tara Patet and Lisa Godon)

                       

This course will discuss building a successful adult neglect case, both in private residences and facilities. The discussion will include relevant Minnesota statutes, the roles of other investigating agencies, anticipating and combating common defenses, and understanding elder neglect dynamics.

 

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