Registration is now open to CJA panel attorneys for the Office of Defender Services Law and Technology Workshop, to be held in Miami, FL, July 22-24, 2010. As with all of our programs, there is no registration fee. Please make this information available to your panel members. The Law and Technology Electronic Courtroom Presentation Workshop focuses on the use of modern technology to improve the persuasiveness of courtroom presentations. It is an intensive program where participants will learn to use TrialDirector and PowerPoint products to sharpen their direct-examination, cross-examination, and opening/closing argument abilities, with detailed application and use of these litigation tools, which have proven to be an effective and persuasive addition to lawyers’ arsenals.

In order to participate in this program, participants are required to provide their own laptop computers. General presentations and demonstrations are supplemented by concentrated small group workshops. In the smaller breakout groups, attendees receive hands-on guidance to apply the information presented in the plenary sessions using facts from a mock case file. Each participant will practice direct and cross-examination, and opening/closing arguments, using Trial Director and PowerPoint software.

Comments from past participants include, "Excellent seminar with wonderful presenters and teachers," and "Small groups and hands on experience were ideal for learning these programs."

Attached is a flyer about the program, as well as a draft agenda and a financial assistance application form, both of which can also be found on our web site, www.fd.org, where interested persons can go to register.

For substantive information about this workshop, please contact Stephen Marley. For logistical information, please contact Shemiah Schuler.

  - Agenda.D2
  - Fin Assistance Application_SW
  - Law and Technology Miami Flyer

Bob

Bob Burke, Chief
Training Branch
Office of Defender Services
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite G-430
Washington, DC 20544
(202) 502-2914
(202) 502-2911 (fax)
Bob_Burke@ao.uscourts.gov

Registration is now open for the second FY 2010 Winning Strategies Seminar for CJA panel attorneys, to be held in Chicago, IL, June 17-19, 2010. As always, the program is free of charge for CJA practitioners.

This seminar focuses on the nuts and bolts of federal criminal defense practice, including sentencing guidelines and mitigation, pleas and proffers, computer crimes and identity theft, firearms law, mortgage fraud, and other valuable subjects. One past attendee wrote: "Please continue these fabulous programs. The speakers are top-notch and they make learning enjoyable."

A draft agenda and financial assistance application are attached, but can also be found on the Training Branch's Website, where one can also register for the seminar. A flyer about the program is also attached for posting and/or distribution on bulletin boards, listservs, web sites and other places where panel attorneys are likely to look.

For questions about the substance of the program, please contact Eric Vos. For questions about logistics, please contact Jenna Shepard.
- Bob

Bob Burke, Chief
Training Branch
Office of Defender Services
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite G-430
Washington, DC 20544
(202) 502-2914
(202) 502-2911 (fax)
Bob_Burke@ao.uscourts.gov

  - Draft Agenda 3-23-10
  - Flyer
  - Financial Assistance Appl - WS II - Rev

Attached is the Brochure and Application for the Annual Federal Criminal Law Seminar sponsored by the Federal Bar Association, the Federal Public Defenders Office for the Northern District of Texas, and the U.S. District Courts for NDTX. The seminar will be held all day on Friday, April 23rd, at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. This seminar is free (along with the lunch) to all CJA Panel Attorneys, but you must pre-register to insure that you get lunch and the materials.

  - 2010 Criminal Law Seminar Brochure

FPD/FBA Annual Federal Criminal Law Seminar
Free to CJA Panel Attorneys
Save the Date...

FRIDAY APRIL 23, 2010:

8-8:30 am - Registration

8:30 - 9:15 am - Tips: From Initial Interview to Sentencing, an Overview of a Federal Criminal Case - Chris Curtis/Laura Harper (Chris Curtis is the supervisor of the Fort Worth Division of the Federal Public Defender's Office and Laura Harper is an AFPD in the Dallas office and former law clerk to the Honorable Irma Ramirez)

9:15 - 10:00 am - Introduction to Federal Sentencing - Peter Fleury - 3rd Level Supervisor over all trial attorneys for the Federal Public Defender Northern District of Texas

10-10:15 am - Break

10:15 - 10:45 am - Emerging Trends in Prosecution - Jim Jacks - United States Attorney Northern District of Texas

10:45 - 11:15 am - Mortgage Fraud - John Nicholson - AFPD Northern District of Texas

11:15 - 11:45 am - New Trends in Sentencing - Jerry Beard - AFPD Northern District of Texas, currently on loan to Washington Administrative Office

11:45 - 12:05 pm - E-filing and Online CJA Worksheets - Karen Mitchell, United States District Clerk, Northern District of Texas

12:05 - 12:30 pm - Lunch buffet break

12:30 - 1:15 pm - Luncheon speaker - Ethics: Setting Fees, JDA, Avoiding Conflicts, Dealing with
Co-Defendants - David Botsford - Austin, TX, Past-President Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1:15 - 1:45 pm - Hot Issues to Preserve - Joel Page AFPD Northern District of Texas

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm - Recent Decisions: SCOTUS and Fifth Circuit - Jason Hawkins, First Assistant Federal Public Defender Northern District of Texas

2:30 - 2:45 pm - Break

2:45 - 3:45 pm - Computer Crimes - Kenneth Hawk, AFPD Eastern District of Texas

3:45 - 4:30 pm - Trial Intangibles - Barry Sorrels, Dallas, Texas

4:30 - 5:00 pm - Opening Statement: Getting Your Theory to the Jury - Jeff Kearney, Fort Worth, Texas

5:00 - ? - Cocktail Hour

The 19th Annual National Seminar on the
FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES
SPONSORED BY TAMPA BAY CHAPTER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION & NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS

WEDNESDAY, May 12 - FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010
THE RENAISSANCE VINOY RESORT ~ ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
CLICK ON THE ABOVE REGISTRATION BUTTON TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM. 
WATCH FOR OUR PROGRAM BROCHURE COMING SOON

Confirmed Faculty as of February 1, 2010: 

Tuition for all Government attendees (including CJA panel attorneys) is $300 if postmarked by April 12, 2010; or $390 if postmarked April 13, 2010, or later.  Tuition for all Non-Government attendees is $390 if postmarked by April 12, 2010; or $425 if postmarked April 13, 2010, or later. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
All seminar registrants and speakers are eligible for discount room rates at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, the host hotel, if reservations are made on or before April 19, 2010. Discount room rates are available for single or double occupancy as follows: Discount room rates are $135 for non-government employees and $101 for government employees.  Rooms are limited and are taken on a first come, first served basis. Once the block of rooms is full, all other reservations made will be accepted upon availability at the published room rate at the time the reservation is made. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling (800) 468-3571. When making reservations, please indicate that you are attending the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Seminar and indicate SEN for the three digit reservation code.

Cancellations: Deposit is refundable if notice is received at least 24 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Rooms are limited. Each speaker and each attendee is responsible for making his or her own reservation. Please make your reservations early to ensure your accommodations at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort.

ACTIVITIES
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Seattle Mariners on Friday, May 14 at 7:10 p.m. Tropicana Field is approximately two miles from the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Further information can be found at http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/
For further information, please contact Anderson Smith at 813-229-4954 or by e-mail.

Enlarging The Briefing Calendar

  Level I extension (telephonic)

    Initial Letter (no longer required)

  Level II extension (motion)

    Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Briefing Schedule (II)

  Level III Extension (motion)

    Motion to Enlarge Calendar (Level III)

  Motion to Consolidate

    Motion to Consolidate Appeals (2)

    Motion to Consolidate Appeals

  Motion to File Out-of-Time Brief

    Motion to Late File Accompanying Brief

Filing Supplemental Briefing

  Court-Directed Letter Brief

    Court-DirectedLetterBriefing

  Motion to File Supplemental Briefing

    Motion to File Supplemental Brief

  Rule 28(j) Letter

    Rule28(j) & Attachments

    Rule28(j) & case citations

Miscellany

  Anders brief

    Anders brief (plea & sentence)

    Anders brief (trial & sentencing)

    Motion to Withdraw Pursuant to Anders

  Motion to Expand Argument-Designate Issues

    Motion to Expand Argument

    Motion to Expand or to Designate Issues

  Motion to Withdraw for Conflict of Interest

    Withdraw for Conflict of Interest

  Motions For Rehearing (panel & en banc)

    Petition Panel Rehearing

    Petition Rehearing En Banc

Preliminary Matters

  Motion to Dismiss Appeal

    Motion to Dismiss Appeal(Client Signature Forthcoming)

    Motion to Dismiss Appeal(No Client Permission)

  Motion to Late File Notice of Appeal (Excusable Neglect)

    Motion to Late File Notice of Appeal

    Motion to Late File Notice of Appeal2

  Notice of Appeal Form

    Notice of Appeal

  Transcript Order Form

    Transcript Order Form (Image Only)

  Waiver of Appeal Form

    Waiver of Appeal

Supplementing The Record on Appeal

  Motion To Supplement Record

    Motion to Supplement Record (charging documents)

    Motion to Supplement Record (sentencing trancript)