53rd Annual Criminal Law Seminar 2023

MCLE Credits: 7.0
Ethics Credits Included: 1.0

Friday, February 3, 8:15 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. ET Live on Site at Charlottesville - Doubletree by Hilton
Friday, February 10, 8:15 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. ET Live on Site at Williamsburg - Doubletree by Hilton Friday, February 10, 8:15 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. ET Live Webcast Live Telephone
MCLE Credit:	7.0 (Ethics: 1.0)
Live-Interactive Credit:	7.0 (all dates, all formats)
Designation Credit:	7.0 Trial Practice/Litigation, 1.0 Ethics (Designations Information)
VIDC Re-Certification Credit:	7.0 Misdeameanor/Felony and 1.0 Mental Health (VIDC Information)
Live on Site Registration Fees:	Through January 20: $120 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members. $150 regular registration for non-section members. After January 20: $150 discounted late registration for VSB Criminal Law section members. $180 late registration for non-section members.
Webcast/Telephone Registration Fees (February 10 Only):	Webcast: $120 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members. $150 non-section member registration. Telephone: $140 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members. $170 non-section member registration.

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Schedule
Faculty
Locations, Dates and Fees

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Why Attend?

Take advantage of this invaluable educational opportunity for attorneys practicing or wanting to learn more about criminal law
Get detailed explanation, in-depth analysis, and practical advice on the newest criminal cases and criminal justice reforms
In-person attendance at the seminar in Charlottesville or Williamsburg provides a wonderful networking opportunity
Option to attend virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone: Enjoy this can’t-miss program from the convenience of your home or office on February 10, and still be able to ask questions of and get answers from the speakers

Sponsored by Virginia CLE^® in cooperation with the Section on Criminal Law of the Virginia State Bar

Options for Attending the Seminar:

On Friday, February 3, this program will be presented live on site in Charlottesville only, with no virtual attendance options.
On Friday, February 10, this program will be presented live on site in Williamsburg, where people may attend in person, as well as virtually via live-interactive webcast.

There will be no video-on-site replays of this program, but sometime after February the program will be made available for purchase as an On Demand Seminar (no live-interactive credit).

PLEASE NOTE: This seminar is NOT eligible for Virginia CLE^® discounts, and Virginia CLE^® Online+ Bundle credits or Unlimited Passes may NOT be used to register for this program.

Hotel Accommodations: A block of rooms for the nights prior to the live programs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All reservation requests will be handled by the hotels directly: By calling DoubleTree by Hilton: 1-800-222-8733 with reference to group name VA State Bar 53rd Annual Criminal Law Seminar. The room block for both hotels will be released on January 9, 2023.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

For details about the Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policy, please visit www.vacle.org. Please revisit the seminar webpage routinely for updates as we are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. All updates to this policy will be emailed to registrants.

Discounts available for Virginia CLE webcast-telephone-live seminars

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
Live on Site:	Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis

Cancellations/Transfers/Refunds: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY PRIOR TO the seminar.

NOTE: Following receipt of the e-book link from Virginia CLE^®, registrants will incur a $60 materials fee if they cancel or transfer to a seminar other than the 53rd Annual Criminal Law Seminar. Please direct all inquiries to Virginia CLE^®: 105 Whitewood Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (1-800-979-8253, Fax: 434-979-3147), sems@vacle.org.

Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

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.

Can't Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an On Demand or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program's seminar materials are made available for sale.

Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE (February 3 and 10) (Eastern Time)

8:00	Late Registration and Exhibits
8:15	Welcome and Opening Remarks George A. Neskis
8:30	Recent Developments and Criminal Law Update Professor Corinna Barrett Lain, University of Richmond School of Law An annual comprehensive review of developments in substantive and procedural criminal law.
10:00	Break
10:15	*Goodbye, Stamper? Admission of Defendant’s Mental Condition* Hon. Jacqueline S. McClenney, Richmond Circuit Court, Ashley R. Shapiro, Office of the Public Defender, Leigh Hagan, Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist For so long, clients have not been able to introduce evidence of their mental condition in their case in chief; §19.2-271.6 changes that! But how do you do it? This panel will discuss what conditions the statute covers from a clinical perspective, practically how to introduce the evidence, and a view from the bench.
11:15	Break
11:30	Cross-Examination and the Proffer Hon. Junius P. Fulton III, Court of Appeals of Virginia, James O. Broccoletti, Zoby & Broccoletti, PC, Craig S. Cooley, Office of Craig S. Cooley A panel discussion about the art of cross-examination and tips on what to do when it does not quite go your way.
12:30	Luncheon Presentations: Charlottesville: Timothy J. Heaphy Williamsburg: Hon. Vernida R. Chaney, Court of Appeals of Virginia
1:30	Guilty: Now What? Hon. William W. Sharp (ret.), Warren County Circuit Court, Timothy S. Coyne, Office of the Public Defender, Shannon L. Taylor, Commonwealth’s Attorney A comprehensive discussion of issues that arise at sentencing, including recent changes to the guidelines that mitigate the sentencing range, and an exploration of alternative sentencing options.
3:00	Break
3:10	2022 Legislative Update Elliott J. Casey, Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council Learn about the most recent legislation that affects criminal practice.
4:10	Break
4:20	Ethics in Criminal Practice James M. McCauley, Former VSB Ethics Counsel A discussion of ethical issues that can occur in criminal practice.
5:20	Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Sign-in for live seminar attendees in Charlottesville on February 3 and Williamsburg on February 10 begins at 7:45 a.m.
Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.
Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.

Faculty

FACULTY

Hon. Junius P. Fulton, III, Court of Appeals of Virginia / Richmond
Hon. Jacqueline S. McClenney, Richmond Circuit Court / Richmond
Hon. William W. Sharp (ret.), Warren County Circuit Court / Front Royal
James O. Broccoletti, Zoby & Broccoletti, PC / Norfolk
Elliott J. Casey, Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council / Williamsburg
Craig S. Cooley, Law Firm of Craig S. Cooley / Richmond
Timothy S. Coyne, Office of the Public Defender / Winchester
Leigh Hagan, Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist / Chesterfield
Prof. Corinna Barrett Lain, University of Richmond / Richmond
James M. McCauley, Virginia State Bar / Richmond
George A. Neskis, Decker, Cardon, Thomas, Weintraub, & Neskis, PC / Norfolk
Ashley Shapiro, Office of the Public Defender / Richmond
Shannon L. Taylor, Commonwealth's Attorney Office for Henrico County / Henrico

Locations, Dates and Fees

LIVE-ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEES (ALL registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials; printed materials will NOT be available.)

Through January 20:
$120 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members.
$150 regular registration for non-section members.

After January 20:
$150 discounted late registration for VSB Criminal Law section members.
$180 late registration for non-section members.

All walk-in registrations (regardless of section member status): $195

VSB Judicial Members: Fee waived. To register, please contact Maureen Stengel at stengel@vsb.org. $25 Luncheon Fee for Judges (payable only if attending luncheon)

LIVE LOCATIONS AND DATES

CHARLOTTESVILLE / Friday, February 3
Doubletree by Hilton (Venue Website / Google Map)
Route 29 North
990 Hilton Heights Road
(434) 973-2121

WILLIAMSBURG / Friday, February 10
Doubletree by Hilton (Venue Website / Google Map)
50 Kingsmill Road
(757) 220-2500

WEBCAST/TELEPHONE REGISTRATION FEES — Friday, February 10 only (All registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials; no printed materials options for webcast or telephone attendees.)
(Lunch Presentation NOT included):

Webcast:
$120 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members.
$150 non-section member registration.

Telephone:
$140 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law section members.
$170 non-section member registration.

Please note: This seminar is not eligible for Virginia CLE^® discounts, and Virginia CLE^® Online Bundle credits may NOT be used to register for this program.

A special 15% discount and free shipping on Virginia CLE^®–published books will be available for purchases made at the seminar site.

Downloadable E-Book Seminar Materials: ALL registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials. E-book materials are searchable, easily accessible, and efficient to use. When registering, please be sure to provide a legible, valid e-mail address to which Virginia CLE^® can use to distribute the e-book materials. Virginia CLE^® will e-mail you a link to the downloadable e-book materials two business days before the seminar.

Cancellations/Transfers/Refunds: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY PRIOR TO the seminar.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact Virginia CLE^® well in advance of the program date.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.