THE JOHN J. HARDIMAN MEMORIAL
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SERIES
Timely Topics of Interest for the
Criminal Defense Practitioner!
PROGRAM #1 – Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Frank Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI
[Courtroom TBA]
DEVELOPMENTS IN CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE, 2015-2016:
United States Supreme Court
Rhode Island Supreme Court
Rhode Island General Assembly
ROLLOUT OF:
RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
A Practice Manual, 7th Edition
Revisions & Additions of New Material
PRESENTERS:
Andrew Horwitz, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education,
Director of Criminal Defense Clinic & Professor of Law
Roger Williams University School of Law
Thomas M. Dickinson, Esq.
Law Offices of Thomas M. Dickinson
Michael A. DiLauro
Assistant Public Defender
Director of Training & Legislative Liaison,
John E. MacDonald, Esq.
Law Offices of John E. MacDonald, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM & PRESENTERS
DEVELOPMENTS IN CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE, 2015-2016
Description:
Essential recent decisions and enactments impacting upon the practice of criminal law:
Decisions of the US Supreme Court during its 2015-2016 Term
(Andy Horwitz)
Decisions of the RI Supreme Court during its 2015-2016 Term
(Tom Dickinson)
Wrap-up of the RI General Assembly’s 2016 Session
(Mike DiLauro)
You won’t want to miss this timely program which will bring you “up to speed” on recent important developments in criminal law and procedure that impact upon criminal defense practice!
Presenters – Andrew Horwitz, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education,
Director of Criminal Defense Clinic & Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law; Thomas M. Dickinson, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas M. Dickinson; Michael A. DiLauro, Assistant Public Defender, Director of Training & Legislative Liaison, Office of the Public Defender
ROLLOUT OF THE RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
A Practice Manual, 7th Edition
Description:
Since first published in 1997, John MacDonald’s RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE: A Practice Manual has become an essential staple for those who chose to practice quality criminal defense on a regular basis in our state. Handy, portable, succinct, and easy to use, it covers every aspect of criminal defense practice in state court and is especially valuable for addressing issues that come up quickly and unexpectedly during trial. Attendees will receive the latest version of the manual and Mr. MacDonald will speak to the latest revisions and additions made to it since the 6th Edition was published in 2014.
Don’t miss the chance to get the latest edition of this essential work, included in the seminar price!
Presenter – John E. MacDonald, Esq., Law Offices of John E. MacDonald, Providence
Subject to Supreme Court Rule IV.3, this program has been approved by the MCLE Commission for a maximum of 4.0 credits. This program has also been approved for credit towards re-certification of court appointed counsel. This program also satisfies 4.0 hours of the CLE requirement for criminal case panels in the District, Superior, and Supreme Courts.
ALL ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF MATERIALS AND REFRESHMENTS, ALL INCLUDED IN THE SEMINAR PRICE!