THE EVOLVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: UPDATES, RULES, & REPRESENTATION
Tuesday, July 8 - Thursday July 10, 2025 | 8:15 - 12:30 pm (each day)
May qualify for up to 12 hours MCLE, including 12 hours Criminal Law Specialization credit.
Co-Sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona Criminal Law Section
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TUESDAY, JULY 8 8:15 am - |
Day one begins with a discussion of recent criminal law decisions in the Arizona appellate courts. The day will continue with a panel discussion on jury selection under the new rules, including some suggested best practices. After the break there will be a with a discussion of the issues involved in identifying and gathering DNA evidence; the analysis of DNA evidence; and presenting DNA results in court. The day will end a discussion on how to utilize NGOs and nonprofits as a criminal defense practitioner.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 8:15 am - |
Day two starts with a discussion of Rule 32/33 Post-Conviction Relief litigation. The day will continue with a discussion on how to make plea negotiations and settlement conferences more productive. After the break the discussion will turn to firearms identification testimony. The day will end with a discussion of Expungement litigation including recent case law update and best practices.
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THURSDAY, JULY 10 8:15 am - |
Day three starts with a criminal law legislative update. The discussion then turns to the trial practice pointers to present an effective case to the jury. After the break there will be a panel discussion of victim’s rights issues. The day and the conference will end with a discussion of the issues involved in fugitive from Justice cases, including the extradition process and the uniform detainers act.
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Seminar Chair:
Tim Agan, Maricopa County Office of the Legal Advocate