Detroit / Wayne County
Criminal Advocacy Program
Continuing to Improve
The Criminal Justice System
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The Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program was established in 1983 for the purpose of developing, expanding, and maintaining high professional standards of representation in felony cases. This year's program plans to:
The individual sessions have been designed and developed under the joint auspices of judges, members of the private bar, police, prosecutors and defense attorneys. While the training is directed primarily to assigned and retained counsel, other professionals involved in the criminal justice system will also find the seminars a valuable continuing education resource. The content, design, development and coordination of this training seminar has been made possible through the donated time and in-kind contributions of criminal justice practitioners. Funding of the training is provided by the practicing indigent bar of Wayne County Circuit Court and the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. 
Notes for Laptop Users:
Wireless laptop users may access the capwayne.org site during CAP seminars to view handouts. The 13th Floor Auditorium at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building provides a wireless web network. And, notes may be added to the seminar handouts: just use the notes features of Adobe Acrobat as the presentation is delivered.
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Schedule of 2005 CAP Seminars
Make-Up Sessions for 2005
SO YOUR CLIENT’S GOING TO PRISON ...
C.A.Y.M.C. Auditorium Learn what happens after your client is committed to the MDOC, including prisoner classification, parole eligibility, parole revocation procedures, prisoner
CONNECTING WITH JURORS; DISCOVERY ISSUES
The Honorable Vera Massey Jones will examine common discovery issues. The Honorable George W. Crockett, II and Attorney Steven Fishman will discuss effective jury voir dire.
EXPERT WITNESSES: WHEN CAN THEY TESTIFY IN THE POST-DAUBERT ERA?
MRE 702 and 703 have been changed recently, and it may be more difficult to qualify experts to testify. Learn from several experienced practitioners how to effectively challenge “expert” opinion evidence and how to make sure you select someone the Court will recognize as an expert.
DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE
In recent years, drunk driving cases have received greater public scrutiny and the legislature has toughened the penalties. How can you effectively represent your client in these cases? Panelists discussing the handling of drunk driving cases will be Macomb County Sheriff Mark A. Hackel, Lt. Robert Taylor of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department and Patrick T. Barone, an attorney whose practice is devoted exclusively to defending drunk driving cases.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE
This session will be devoted to the frequent and very important interplay between the state and federal courts here in
What is the very best for your client? What if he has cases pending in state and federal court? What if he is a target of a federal criminal investigation? Premier defense attorney Margaret Raben, First Vice President of the Criminal Defense attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) will speak on the ever increasing importance of federalizing constitutional issues in state trial proceedings. Miriam Siefer, Esq., Chief Defender of the Eastern District’s Federal Defender’s Office, will talk about Project Safe Neighborhood, and the latest program in the U.S. Attorney’s office that may soon be affecting your client’s future. Both speakers will then provide their “Top Ten” tips, helpful hints and tactics to consider when handling the federal criminal case in U.S. District Court. Be sure to attend this lively and informative session.
CRAWFORD
Wayne State University Law Professor David A. Moran will address the landmark decision in Crawford v Washington, the 2004 United States Supreme Court decision that radically changed rules on confrontation of witnesses. He will examine both settled and unsettled issues and provide valuable practice tips for trial attorneys.
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
Dr. Michael Abramsky will present a detailed explanation of the psychological tests administered in competency and criminal responsibility evaluations. This will enable trial lawyers to understand the test significant from the clinician’s point of view.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES
Kathleen Lormin and Deborah Hendrix from Wayne County Community Corrections and Residential Treatment Services will provide an outline of services available to our clients in the community both in-patient and out-patient.
Back by popular demand, an informative and provocative review of the latest and greatest Michigan appellate case law and decisions by two of the stalwarts of the Criminal Advocacy Program - Cooley Law School Professors Ronald J. Bretz and James M. Peden.
Professor Charles Whitebread returns once again to analyze the decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
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