April 15: Critical Challenges: Confessions, Strikes, and Transfer

Motion practice is a key part of delinquency counsel’s ethical obligation to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of juveniles in juvenile court proceedings.
This session will examine 

• Critical challenges every defender should consider, including motions to suppress statements and evidence, and provide the legal basis and key arguments related to each challenge
• The application of adolescent development research to motion practice
• Information on the transfer of juveniles to adult court, including an explanation of current law and procedure as well as key considerations for effective advocacy in transfer hearings
• An overview of the complex and important topic of three strikes law as it relates to juvenile adjudication.

Title:

Critical Challenges: Confessions, Strikes, and Transfer
Part of the Series: In Defense of Juveniles: What Delinquency Attorneys Need to Know about Working with and on Behalf of Youth

Date/Time:

April 15, 2021
11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST

Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar

Presenter:

Robert Lu, JD 
Credit:

The University of San Diego School of Law is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider and this event has been approved for 2 hours of general MCLE credit. 

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UPCOMING WEBINARS: 

• May 7, 2021; 1:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
  Disposition, Post-Disposition, and Probation
  Presenters: Jennifer Cannady, JD and Brian Richart
• June 11, 2021; 1:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
  Ethical Duties and Best Practices in Working with Youth: Considerations Related to Culture, Race, and Special Circumstances
  Presenters: Hon. Marian Gaston, Christian Bijoux