Why Attend?
- Understand this important but confusing area of the law
- Stay up to date with the latest developments
- Learn best practices and tips from the defense, government, and judicial perspectives
Every attorney practicing criminal law knows that Fourth Amendment issues are often the most critical aspect of a case; in recognition of which, the law of searches and seizures has become incredibly complex and nuanced. It is important that advocates on both sides of the issue, attempting to apply the law to the facts at hand, understand the issue and how the law is applied.
This seminar, taught by a Circuit Court judge, an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, and an experienced criminal defense lawyer, is designed to reacquaint criminal law practitioners with the salient points of search and seizure law. The written materials for the course are taken from the Virginia CLE® handbook Defending Criminal Cases in Virginia, and will include useful forms. This program will be both a current and a comprehensive look at the law of search and seizure in Virginia. Our speakers will review the overarching law and focus on areas of particular interest and concern, being sure to address best practices and tips for success.
Among the hot topics they will discuss are:
- Reasonable articulable suspicion, probable cause, and Terry pat-downs
- Motions to suppress and Franks hearings
- Technology and the law: GPS trackers, cell phone searches, drones, etc.
- Custodial arrest and pretextual searches
- Staleness: When does a tip grow stale?
They will answer your questions, too!
| Registration Deadlines: |
| Webcast: |
10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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