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CPDA Training Tapes |
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Class No. |
Title & Description |
Date |
Duration |
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CPDA323 |
Miscarriage of Justice: No “Description”
available at present in either Course Description and/or Program
Schedule other than the description in By Section’s |
3/3/00 |
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CPDA324 |
Computers for Lawyers: Focuses on the
practical use of technology in your cases. A comparison of
electronic legal research options: including CLARA products;
CLARALAW, CLARANET, CLARAROM Motions Bank, & CLARAWEB. Using
the Internet to solve your cases. Develop your own Intranet to
organize your cases. The latest and best software programs for
the criminal defense lawyer. Using your computers in all
aspects of your cases. |
3/18/00 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA325 |
Criminal Trial Practice: Unique program
that promises to provide for an informative and practical
approach to handling complex issues that arise in criminal
defense trial practice. The speakers are experienced
practitioners who handle these cases on a regular basis. Their
collective experience will provide you with essential
strategies, case law, and methods needed to competently handle
these cases. This program is designed for both new and
experienced attorneys. |
3/25/00 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA326 |
Courtroom Evidence: Annual program that
promises to provide you with an in-depth review of courtroom
evidence issues all trial lawyers are constantly faced with. We
have developed an excellent line up of experienced attorneys who
will cover everything from recent developments in evidence law,
to practical ways to connect with the jury during a trial.
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4/8/00 |
7 Hrs |
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CPDA327 |
CPDA Convention: 30th Annual 2 day
Convention, Seminar, with “Something for everyone”. Lectures
included a review of 1999 case law, and talks on future death
penalty, trial preparation, computer legal research, DUI
defense, Writs & Appeals, juvenile defense practice, evidence,
and more. |
4/28/00 |
9.5 Hrs |
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CPDA328 |
SVP Defense Seminar: Special continuing
legal education seminar that will provide an informative and
practical approach to handling the complexities of a “sexually
violent predator” (SVP) case. The speakers are all recognized
experts in handling SVP cases and this second annual SVP Defense
Seminar will give you an opportunity to sharpen your skills and
knowledge as you defend these difficult cases. |
5/13/00 |
6.5 Hrs |
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CPDA329 |
DUI Defense Seminar: Special continuing
legal education seminar that will provide an informative and
practical approach to handling under the influence cases. The
speakers are all recognized experts in handling DUI cases and
this annual seminar will give you an opportunity to sharpen your
skills and knowledge as you defend these difficult cases. |
6/10/00 |
6.5 Hrs |
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CPDA330 |
Motion Practice: Annual Motion Practice
(P.C. Section 995 & Discovery Motions), Attacking Strikes and
Other Priors, Informal Discovery request, Search Warrant Motions
(Attacking Search Warrants); Related Issues to Drive Them Crazy
Motions on Diskette. Gang Violence, and Juvenile Crime
Prevention Act of 1998. A comprehensive Review of California
Criminal Discovery Law (April 2000) |
6/24/00 |
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CPDA331 |
Proposition 21 Defense Practice Seminar: On
March 7, 2000 California voters approved the “Gang Violence and
Juvenile Crime Prevention Act of 1998”, commonly referred to as
the “Wilson Juvenile Justice Initiative” or “Proposition No
21”. This measure embodies a package of major “reforms”-or-
“deforms” depending upon your point of view-that dramatically
alter the state’s a juvenile justice system, and by both direct
and indirect, ripple effect, the state’s adult criminal justice
system, as well. The Initiative adds many new provisions and
amends literally, dozens of existing provisions, located
primarily within the Penal and Welfare and Institutions Codes.
This special seminar will address how you as a defense attorney
can handle cases in light of these changes. |
7/15/00 |
7 Hrs |
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CPDA332 |
Trial Skills Institute: Unique learning
experience the speakers (Gary Windom, Riverside County Public
Defender & CPDA President) all recognized experts in their
field, with presentations by Judge H. Lee Sarokin (The Rubin
“Hurricane” Carter Case). This seminar will provide an
informative “Hands On” approach to Trial Tactics & Strategies
for both the new and experienced trial practitioners. |
7/27/00 |
17.5 Hrs |
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CPDA333 |
Three Strikes & Immigration Consequences Seminar:
Unique program that promises to provide for an informative and
practical approach to handling cases involving “Three Strikes”
and Immigration Consequences issues. In the morning session
you’ll be treated to a complete update in on the subject of
“Three Strikes” law by well know experts in the field. In the
afternoon portion of the program you will gain important insight
into handling cases that raise the issue of immigration
consequences of criminal law convictions. Five California
litigation experts will provide you with the latest information
regarding changes in these increasingly complex areas of
criminal defense practice. |
8/12/00 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA334 |
Homicide Defense Seminar (August 26, 2000):
Annual program that promises to provide for an informative and
practical approach to handling these complex and difficult
cases. The speakers are experienced practitioners and are
recognized experts on their lecture topics. Their collective
experience will provide you with essential strategies and
methods trying homicide cases. |
8/26/00 |
6.5 Hrs |
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CPDA335 |
Sentencing Practice (September 23, 2000):
Unique program that promises to provide for an informative and
practical approach to handling these difficult cases which
involve complex sentencing issues, probation, and prison terms
issues. Then speakers are experienced practitioners who handle
these cases on a regular basis. Their collective experience
will provide you with essential strategies, case law, and
methods needed to competently handle these cases. This program
is designed for both new and experienced attorneys. |
9/23/00 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA336 |
Scientific Evidence (October 7, 2000):
Special continuing legal education seminar that will provide
informative and practical approaches to handling scientific
evidence issues in criminal cases. The speakers are all
recognized experts in their respective fields, and this annual
seminar will give you an opportunity to sharpen your skills and
knowledge on topics ranging form how to spot weaknesses in
eye-witness identification testimony to understanding the
scientific issues surrounding exotic drugs such as ecstacy. |
10/7/00 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA337 |
Computer Lab Workshop (October 14, 2000):
Divided into two groups Beginner and Intermediate. Each will
have three hours of self-study videotapes. The three hands-on
hours will cover the following. One CPDA products including
CLARAWEB, CLARANET, CLARALAW, and CLARAROM and WestGroups
“LawDesk 5.1”. One hour of Internet, including how to
do-on-line research. One hour reviewing a variety of notable
law-related programs including CRIMETIME, FORECITE, Peace
Officer’s Sourcebook, a videotape (showing basics on using your
computer, and how to use your computer to do legal research). |
10/14/00 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA338 |
Drug/Sex Defense Practice (October 28, 2000):
This program provides an informative and practice approach to
handling these increasingly difficult cases. The speakers are
all experienced practitioners who handle mostly drug and sex
cases. Their collective experience will provide you with
essential strategies and methods in trying these cases. This
program is designed for both new and experienced attorneys. |
10/28/00 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA339 |
Felony Defense Seminar: Provides an
informative and practical approach to handling these difficult
cases. The speakers are experienced practitioners who handle
felony cases on a regular basis. Their collective experience
will provide you with essential strategies and methods needed to
try these cases. The program is designed for both new and
experienced attorneys. |
11/10/00 |
9 Hrs |
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CPDA340 |
Comprehensive Jury Selection: Senate Bill
2406 became law on January 1, 2001 allowing counsel the right to
examine prospective jurors. CPDA has put together a special
seminar on jury selection that covers established approaches and
techniques in a Voir Dire for a variety of offenses. The
featured speakers are all very experienced in jury selection and
jury trials and in the past have pioneered excellent jury
selection techniques. Some lectures at this program will be
accompanied by demonstrations. |
11/18/00 |
7 Hrs |
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CPDA341 |
Advanced Trial Skills Institute: Special
program that provides an informative and practical approach to
handling many common, but very complex aspects of criminal
defense practice. This year we will cover the topics of
protecting the appellate record in trial court, handling the
media in high profile cases, how to handle drug cases involving
the recently approved Proposition 36, understanding and
challenging DNA, an update on ”3-Strikes”, handling domestic
violence cases, and a special presentation on understanding
eyewitness identification By Professor Elizabeth F Loftus, Ph.D.
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1/5/01 |
10 Hrs |
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CPDA342 |
Juvenile Dependency Workshop: CPDA’S 10th
Annual two-day seminar devoted entirely to juvenile law issues.
One day will focus on “Dependency Law” the next day on
“Delinquency Law”. The program features discussions and
lectures by some of the most experienced attorneys and experts
practicing in the field of juvenile law issues. |
1/19/01 |
13 Hrs |
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CPDA343 |
Defender Specialized Cases: These are some
of the roughest cases to handle because they are typically
profiled cases backed by lots of government grants from all
levels and the prosecutorial staff are under pressure to push
for the maximum regardless of the facts of the cases. There are
ways to fight back and win these difficult cases. This program
will provide you with the information and techniques that can
make the difference. |
2/3/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA344 |
Criminal Defense Practice: Unique program
that provides an informative and practical approach to handling
complex issues that arise in criminal defense trial practice.
The speakers are experienced practitioners who handle these
cases on a regular basis. Their collective experience will
provide you with essential strategies, case law, and methods
needed to competently handle these cases. This program is
designed for both new and experienced attorneys. |
2/24/01 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA345 |
Criminal Defense Practice Seminar:
Address’s some very important aspects of criminal law. We will
cover important topics such as handling the new Proposition 36
cases before and after July 1, 2001, the “Nuts and Bolts” of
Motion Practice, handling juvenile strike priors, sentencing
practice “BRADY” discovery issues and even how to “detect”,
whether you might be handling an undisclosed wiretap case and
what you can do about it. This program is designed for both new
and experienced attorneys. |
3/10/01 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA346 |
Computers for Lawyers: 16th Annual Seminar
Focuses on the practical use of technology in your cases,
including comparison of electronic legal research options
including all CLARA Product. We will also discover how to use
the Intranet to solve your cases. You will also see what it
takes to set up a “Computerized Home Office”. This program also
includes a discussion on the way to use presentation software
inside the courtroom, and similarly important lecture and
demonstration on how to use computerized law libraries and large
case files in the court when handling complex cases that contain
hundreds of computerized files. Finally you’ll be treated to a
discussion on how to take advantage of those popular
“PDA’s”-Palm Pilots, Visors, and the like. |
3/17/01 |
5.5 Hrs |
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CPDA347 |
Courtroom Evidence: Annual Courtroom
Evidence Seminar will address some very important aspects of
evidence law. It will cover important topics such as strategies
in handling Evidence Code Section 1101, 1108 and 1109 problems;
Use of In Camera hearings, Claims of Privilege, Confessions and
Admissions, Evidentiary Foundations, and more! |
3/31/01 |
4.5 Hrs |
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CPDA348 |
SVP Defense Practice Seminar: Special
continuing legal education seminar that will provide an
informative and practical approach to handling the complexities
of a “sexually violent predator” (SVP) case. The speakers are
all recognized experts in handling SVP cases and this second
annual SVP Defense Seminar will give you an opportunity to
sharpen your skills and knowledge as you defend these difficult
cases. |
4/21/01 |
5 Hrs |
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CPDA349 |
CPDA Convention and Training Program: 32nd
Annual two day Convention, and Seminar Program, “with something
for everyone”. Lectures included a review of 2000 case law, and
talks selecting a winning jury, handling P.C. Section 288(a)
cases, workshops on computer legal research, DUI defense, Writs
& Appeals and juvenile defense, and three special presentations
by Stephen Bright, Sam Dennis, and Sunwolf. |
5/11/01 |
10 Hrs |
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CPDA350 |
DUI Defense Practice Seminar: Special
continuing legal education seminar it will provide an
informative and practical approach to handling under the
influence cases. The speakers are all recognized experts in
handling DUI cases, and this annual seminar will give you an
opportunity to sharpen your skills and knowledge as you defend
these difficult cases. |
6/2/01 |
8 Hrs |
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CPDA351 |
Proposition 36 Defense Practice: Important
continuing legal education seminar that will cover the many
complex aspects of handling the new Proposition 36 Drug
Treatment Act cases. We have a great line up of speakers,
including a luncheon keynote address by Proposition 36 Co-Author
Dave Fratello! We plan to cover such topics as exclusion
requirements, legislative intent, probation and parole
violations and much more. |
6/9/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA352 |
Motion Practice Seminar: Unique program
that provides an informative and practical approach to handling
issues involving motion practice. Five California litigation
experts will arm you with the latest weapons and alert you to
the newest changes in the ever-changing world of criminal
defense motions. This is stuff you can use right here, right
now, and on your current cases. This program is designed for
both new and experienced attorneys. |
6/23/01 |
7.5 Hrs |
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CPDA353 |
Basic Trial Skills Institute: 30th Annual
Trial Skills presents the Role of Public Defender. The
Investigations and case preparations, involve in trial work. The
Fact Pattern and “How To” Prepare your Client for trial.
Commonly Asked Questions About Crafting Jury Instructions.
Presenting Opening Statement. Presenting your client at trial.
Effectively Cross Examinations. Evidentiary Problems (Selected
Evidentiary Problems), Points and Authorities, The Brady and
Pitchess Motions and Final Arguments. |
8/1/01 |
10 Hrs |
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CPDA354 |
Homicide Defense Seminar: 19th Annual
program. Promises to provide for an informative and practical
approach to handling these complex and difficult cases. The
speakers are experienced practitioners and are recognized
experts on their lecture topics. Their collective experience
will provide you with essential strategies and methods in trying
homicide cases. |
8/25/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA355 |
Scientific Evidence: Special continuing
legal education seminar that will provide informative and
practical approaches to handling scientific evidence issues in
criminal cases. The speakers are all recognized experts in
their respective fields, and this annual seminar will give you
an opportunity to sharpen your skills and knowledge on topics
that include a review of state and federal developments in
scientific evidence and expert opinion, attacking DNA Evidence,
investigating crime labs, attacking fingerprint evidence, and an
informative update on the new California innocence projects.
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9/8/01 |
6.5 Hrs |
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CPDA356 |
Sentencing Practice: Continuing legal
education seminar that provides information and practical
approaches to handling sentencing issues in criminal cases. The
speakers are all recognized experts in their respective fields,
and this annual seminar will give you an opportunity to sharpen
your skills and knowledge on topics that include the basics of
determinative sentencing law, arguing sentencing issues,
probation, enhancements and special allegations, the
implications of “strikes” at sentencing and “life” and other
parole hearings and the calculating of life sentences.
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9/22/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA357 |
Criminal Defense Practice: Provides for an
informative and practical approach to handling a variety of
current issues that arise in criminal defense practice. Six
experts share with you their experience in dealing with such
topics as Proposition 36, handling stalker cases, understanding
and representing the “battered women”, defending “shaken baby”
cases, and the art of story telling in arguing cases before
juries. This program is designed for both new and experienced
attorneys. |
9/29/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA358 |
MCLE Specialty Areas: CDPA has geared each
presentation to address the specialty areas with an emphasis on
criminal defense practice. |
10/6/01 |
6 Hrs |
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CPDA359 |
Computer Lab Workshop: Hands on computer
seminar. (No Beginners, Please) There is two hours of
“hands-on” computer training, an additional hour at “stations”,
actually using equipment, and one hour of lecture. The three
hands-on hours will cover the following: One hour will be Crime
Time and CPDA products (including CLARAWEB and CLARALAW). One
hour will be Westlaw, covering legal research, but expanding to
researching periodicals, finding people and records. One hour
will be at “station”, including one for a PDA (Palm operating
system), one for digital cameras, and one for using Corel
Presentations. The hour lecture will include using Internet and
Dragon Naturally Speaking for use in your case. We will use a
case fact pattern, and everything will relate to that case.
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10/13/01 |
5 Hrs |
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CPDA360 |
Sex/Drug cases Defense Seminar: Provide for
an informative and practical approach to handling these
increasingly difficult cases. The speakers are all experienced
practitioners who handle mostly sex and drug defense cases.
Their collective experience will provide you with essential
strategies and methods in trying these cases. This program is
designed for both new and experienced Attorneys. |
10/20/01 |
6.5 Hrs |
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CPDA361 |
Felony Defense Practice Seminar: 6th annual
program provides for an informative and practical approach to
handling these difficult cases. Well-known experts provide you
with insight into how you can handle these cases with better
results. Covers cross-examination, prosecutorial misconduct,
pre-trial motions, mental defense, search warrants, Prop 36
final argument and jury selection techniques.
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11/9/01 |
10 Hrs |
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CPDA362 |
Juvenile Defense Dependency Seminar: |
