Arizona MCLE - Criminal Law Courses
This is a listing of Criminal Law CLE Courses for Arizona. Please make your selection below of Arizona CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Arizona MCLE
Accreditation Info
Attorneys may earn all 15 Arizona CLE credits from the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Our online courses satisfy the State Bar of Arizona Regulations “Interactive CLE” definition. To view our full accreditation details please .
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The Anatomy of a Criminal Law Case
This CLE course will present the basics of criminal law from a practical standpoint beginning with the initial phone call all the way through to the courthouse. The course will explain every part of the process from dealings with clients and their families to ADA’s, court staff and juries. Fee negotiations, pleas, cooperation agreements, Supreme Court procedures and motion practice will all be addressed. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
New Age Forensics: A Tactical Guide To Cross Examining Experts
Nearly every case to come to trial today includes new age forensics and expert witnesses. Given the fear of most attorneys, both criminal and civil, to cross examine and expert in his or her field, a comprehensive guide is critical to doing so. This CLE course will offer a tactical guide to cross examining expert witnesses, offering tips and strategies to punch holes in an expert’s credentials and credibility. Presenting common sense, tried and tested techniques, these approaches can b... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
George Floyd Case: The Evidence, Arguments, Verdict and Sentence in the Criminal Case Against Derek Chauvin
The charges and evidence supporting the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd evolved from manslaughter to murder. This case, wherein the police officer placed his knee on the victim’s neck, commanded national attention and was one of the events that spurred the Black Lives Matter movement. This CLE course will review the charges – third degree murder, second degree murder and second degree manslaughter and the evidence that creat... More Info
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Police Misconduct: Litigation Under 42 USC §1983
Police conduct remains a hot topic. This CLE course will focus primarily on claims of excessive force and wrongful arrest as well as other topics related to federal litigation of police misconduct. The course will address major doctrinal issues as well as claims under the 4th, 5th and 14th amendments against both government entities and individuals. The course will explain the qualified immunity defense and offer pointers for both plaintiff and defense counsels using exhibits to illust... More Info
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Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer and DRE in a DWAI Drugs Case
Navigating DWAI drug cases and effectively representing clients requires knowledge and strategy. This CLE course will use practical examples to explain the various methods of cross-examining an arresting officer. Drawing on the knowledge of a former drug recognition expert, the course will then pivot to the cross-examination of the DRE including a discussion of protocol and how to determine the correct drug category to apply. The course will conclude with a discussion on how to uncover... More Info
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The Role of Public Defense in Criminal Justice Reform
The study of workloads is fascinating in general. When it is applied specifically to the workloads of public defenders it is even more intriguing. This CLE course will explain how the principles of qualitative analytics can be applied to defender workloads and how the findings from studies in Missouri and Louisiana are being applied to replace previous standards, specifically the 1973 NAC standards, with national numerical caseload maximums. The enforcement of these findings serve as t... More Info
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25 is the New 18: Protecting Emerging Adult Clients
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has initiated a pilot project to develop a specialized unit for the purpose of representing “emerging adult” clients. This innovative project focuses on 18-25 year olds who tend to be over-represented in our prisons and criminal legal system despite indications from scientific research which presents them as more capable of growth and change, less culpable and still maturing neurologically. More recent research indicates that the emerging-adult prison... More Info
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Stepping Up: Representing Parents with Minor Children
This CLE course is designed to introduce practical considerations for an increase in advocacy amongst parents facing incarceration or parents who are incarcerated in criminal or dependency cases. The course will include a short video recording and polls to encourage participation and reflection on the issue with the primary focus being meaningful engagement of parents with their parents in their defense as well as in court. More Info
$291General Credit -
Common Traffic Court Cases: Do’s and Dont’s
This CLE course will offer practical advice in handling traffic issues in local criminal courts. The course will address the most commonly charged offenses and is particularly helpful to attorneys who do not typically appear in traffic court but nevertheless would like to be able to provide competent representation or guidance. The course will present issues such as Speeding, Use of Portable Electronic Devices, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Reckless Driving. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Ethics of Criminal Trial Practice
Criminal cases are daunting endeavors that are filled with complications. Yet beyond factual analysis and legal considerations are the ethical issues that may arise. This CLE course will explain the ethical responsibilities that every trial litigator may face. The course will present the various ethical considerations that are likely to come up before and during the trial process and these issues should be addressed and handled. More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits
