Criminal

A panel of judges discuss how to appear for court over Zoom, proper courtroom decorum, attire and presentation, and an explanation about local rules, standing orders, and how to properly complete an Order.

Insight on running for judge, elections, judicial appointments, and the associate judge process in Cook County.

In the United States, 2020 was marred by controversial and highly publicized law enforcement actions that exposed inequalities in the American criminal justice system. This program focuses on 3 areas impacted by the Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, or SAFE-T Act (The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity – Today Act) and the related trailer bill, Public Act 102-28: (1) civil liability risk brought about as a result of these laws ; (2) police training requirements and body camera updates; and (3) police certification and discipline.

This is a comprehensive, essential resource for Illinois DUI attorneys.

- How we got here - Where are we? - Examine legislative options to move us forward from the federal/state dichotomy

An overview of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. This program will also cover the publicly available information regarding the status of cannabis business licenses issued/to be issued pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

A talk on the current state of state and federal cannabis law, commenting on the influx of states legalizing cannabis (medical and recreational) and federal movement on legalization.

This handbook covers a variety of posttrial considerations essential when defending criminal cases in Illinois

Hone your cross-examination skills and examine 26 credibility arguments with master depositions instructor Robert Musante.

In the hands of nationally-recognized depositions instructor Robert Musante, legendary trial attorney F. Lee Bailey’s cross-examination of Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman in the murder trial of O.J. Simpson offers a learning opportunity for trial attorneys on crafting credibility arguments.

Using more than 20 clips from this highly-publicized case, often dubbed “The Trial of the 20th Century,” Musante will teach you how to be a more successful litigator by crafting effective credibility arguments. You won’t want to miss this master class! Musante will teach you how to be a more successful litigator by crafting effective credibility arguments.