Criminal Law

Cart Summary

	Your Cart is Empty
	View Cart

Search

Search

Navigation

	Courses
		Community Problem-Solving and Collaboration
		Community and Economic Development
		Criminal Law
		Education Law
		Employment Law
		Environment
		Evaluation and Measurement
		Health and Human Services
		Human Resource Management
		Information Technology
		Land Use Planning and Development
		Leadership and Governance
		Local Government Finance
		Local Government Law
		Public Administration
		State Government
		Webinars
		Webinars On-Demand

Criminal Law

Webinar On-Demand: Race and the Criminal Justice System

"Race and the Criminal Justice System" provides an overview of racial inequality in North Carolina's history and criminal justice system. The discussion focuses on key court decisions and legislation, including the Racial Justice Act. Additional topics include underrepresentation of African Americans in jury composition and the role that race has played in the imposition of the death penalty. “Race and the Criminal Justice System” was presented in March 2011 by School of Government faculty member Alyson Grine, Chief Public Defender James E. Williams, Jr., and Gretchen M. Engel, Director of Post-Conviction Litigation at the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, as the third installment of our four-part 2011 Criminal Law “Lunchinar” Series.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: Felony Sentencing in North Carolina

"Felony Sentencing in North Carolina" guides you through a series of mock court hearings and poses sentencing puzzlers to test your command of North Carolina law. This presentation, led by School of Government faculty members Alyson Grine and Jamie Markham, was recorded in January 2011. "Felony Sentencing in North Carolina" was the first installment of our four-part 2011 Criminal Law "Lunchinar" Series.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: Challenging Forensic Science Evidence

“Challenging Forensic Science Evidence” provides an overview of recent concerns about forensic science evidence in North Carolina criminal cases—and the steps taken in response to these concerns—as well as strategies that defenders may employ in discovery practice and cross-examination to safeguard against miscarriages of justice. "Challenging Forensic Science Evidence” was presented in April 2011 as the fourth installment of our four-part 2011 Criminal Law “Lunchinar” Series.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: Calculating Jail Credit

"Calculating Jail Credit" offers an overview of the rules pertaining to jail credit calculations. This presentation, led by School of Government faculty member Alyson Grine and Dawn Blagrove, post-conviction attorney at NC Prisoner Legal Services, Inc., was recorded in February 2011. "Calculating Jail Credit" was the second installment of our four-part 2011 Criminal Law "Lunchinar" Series.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: 2011 Winter Criminal Law Webinar: Case and Legislative Update

This webinar, recorded at the UNC School of Government in December 2011, covers recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court and highlights significant criminal law legislation enacted by the General Assembly. School of Government criminal law faculty members John Rubin and Alyson Grine discuss a wide range of issues in felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: 2011 Summer Criminal Law Webinar: Case and Legislative Update

This webinar, recorded at the UNC School of Government in June 2011, covers recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court and highlights significant criminal law legislation enacted by the General Assembly. School of Government criminal law faculty members John Rubin and Alyson Grine discuss a wide range of issues in felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: 2010 Winter Criminal Law Webinar: Case and Legislative Update

This webinar, recorded at the UNC School of Government in December 2010, covers recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court and highlights significant criminal law legislation enacted by the General Assembly. School of Government faculty members John Rubin and Alyson Grine discuss a wide range of issues in felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts.

Price: $65.00

Webinar On-Demand: 2010 Summer Criminal Law Webinar: Case Update

This webinar, recorded at the UNC School of Government in June 2010, covers the most significant criminal law decisions issued by North Carolina appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court during the last six months.

Price: $65.00

Understanding Addiction and Drugs of Abuse

"Understanding Addiction and Drugs of Abuse" was presented by Dr. Wilkie A. Wilson, Ph.D. at the 2009 Civil Commitment Conference. This session focuses on the chemistry of addiction—presented in layperson's terms—as well as symptoms and treatment.

Price: $40.00

The Nature of Delinquency Proceedings

The Nature of Delinquency Proceedings, part one of the Delinquency Disposition online series, is designed to provide a basic overview of delinquency proceedings. Topics include a brief history of juvenile justice in the U.S.; the primary goals of delinquency proceedings; jurisdiction; and differences between delinquency and criminal proceedings. This module is narrated by School of Government Professor Janet Mason and Civil Defender Educator Whitney Fairbanks.

Price: $20.00

The Law of Contempt

"The Law of Contempt" was presented by Professor John Saxon at the 2009 Child Support Enforcement: Representing Respondents seminar. An introduction to the law of contempt within the context of child support enforcement proceedings, this session focuses on the critical differences between civil and criminal contempt. Topics include burdens of proof and persuasion, the purpose of civil and criminal contempt, and appeals.

Price: $40.00

The Attorney-Client Relationship: Building Effective Relationships with Parents

"The Attorney-Client Relationship: Building Effective Relationships with Parents" was presented by Vivek Sankaran, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, at the 2009 New Parent Defender Training. This session focuses on the importance of the attorney-client relationship in abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings and on the necessity of communication for an effective relationship.

Price: $50.00

The ABCs of RFPs and Contracts

2011 legislation directs the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) for the provision of all legal services for indigent clients in all judicial districts. This online program, presented by IDS Executive Director Tom Maher and Assistant Director Danielle Carman, introduces North Carolina attorneys to the RFP process, explains how the Office of Indigent Defense Services will seek proposals across the state, and details the information required for a successful proposal submission.

Price: $30.00

TPR in North Carolina: Grounds

"TPR in North Carolina: Grounds" was presented by Raleigh attorney Rick Croutharmel at the 2010 New Parent Defender Training. This session focuses on the adjudicatory phase in termination of parental proceedings and discusses the most frequently alleged grounds for termination.

Price: $30.00

Sentencing in Superior Court

"Sentencing in Superior Court" was presented by Jamie Markham, Assistant Professor at the UNC School of Government, at the 2011 New Felony Defender Training. This session will assist attorneys in navigating the felony sentencing grid. Topics include calculating prior record level, aggravating and mitigating factors, restitution, and probation terms and conditions.

Price: $50.00

Reasoning with Unreasonable Clients

“Reasoning with Unreasonable Clients” was presented by Wake County Public Defender Bryan Collins at the 2011 Spring Public Defender Attorney and Investigator Conference. This session focuses on ethical considerations in working with difficult clients. Topics include advising a client on whether to accept or reject a plea offer, including how hard a lawyer may push a client to accept the advice; determining whose wishes must be followed when the lawyer and client disagree; communicating with a client's family members within ethical bounds; and deciding whether to file a motion to withdraw.

Price: $50.00

Probation Violations

"Probation Violations" provides an introduction to defending probation violation cases and includes a discussion on hearing procedures, potential outcomes, and defenses. The presentation also highlights changes to probation law under the Justice Reinvestment Act (S.L. 2011-192). UNC School of Government Assistant Professor Jamie Markham presented this session at the 2011 New Misdemeanor Defender Training. Professor Markham works in the area of criminal procedure and focuses on the law of sentencing and corrections.

Price: $50.00

Presumptive and Confirmatory Forensic Tests

“Presumptive and Confirmatory Forensic Tests” provides basic instruction on the difference between these two types of forensic evidence tests and explains why this distinction is so important.

Price: $30.00

Practical Psychiatry for Lawyers

"Practical Psychiatry for Lawyers" was presented by Dr. Alan Cook, M.D. at the 2011 Civil Commitment Conference. With the non-medical professionals in mind, this session focuses on common mental illnesses, including symptoms and treatment, as well as assessments of dangerousness.

Price: $60.00

Overview of Delinquency Court in North Carolina

"Overview of Delinquency Court in North Carolina" was presented by Janet Mason, Gladys Hall Coates Professor of Public Law and Government, at the 2010 New Juvenile Defender Training. This session presents a primer on juvenile delinquency proceedings. It includes a discussion of the history of juvenile court in North Carolina, the difference between juvenile and criminal proceedings, and the purpose of proceedings such as adjudication and disposition.

Price: $50.00

Results 1-20 of 32

1