Iowa CLE - Criminal Law Courses

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No Mercy: Presenting a Successful Justification Defense

This cutting-edge CLE will guide you through the principles and practicalities of presenting a self-defense or justification defense at trial. This lecture is designed for both experienced practitioners seeking to refine their techniques and those new to the field looking to grasp the fundamentals. You will explore all the critical steps of a successful justification defense, including understanding the burden of proof, applying the reasonableness standard, conducting thorough discover... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Conducting Police Internal Affairs Investigations

This CLE course provides lawyers with practical knowledge and sample policies for conducting effective police internal affairs investigations. The presenter has decades of experience representing police and local government officials. Key Topics: Roles of solicitors, labor counsel, elected officials, managers, and police chiefs Governing body’s duty to implement internal affairs policy Police officers’ rights under the 14th Amendment, Weingarten, and Garrity Parallel criminal invest... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Evidentiary Issues in the Murdaugh Case

This CLE course will explore the evidentiary complexities in the Alex Murdaugh case, where a South Carolina jury found Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son. The prosecution contended that Murdaugh had two primary motives for these killings. First, they argued he killed his son, Paul, to mitigate his own liability in a lawsuit stemming from Paul's drunk driving of the family boat, which resulted in the death of Mallory Beach. The death of Paul would potentially limit the impact... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Capital Punishment: The Myth of Innocence

The issue of capital punishment has been a persistent and controversial element in the criminal codes of nearly every U.S. state since the nation's founding. This CLE course explores the multifaceted debates surrounding the death penalty, focusing on its fairness, administration, and inherent ethical concerns. Over the past 70 years, the controversy has centered on three primary issues: Can the death penalty be administered in a manner consistent with fair and constitutional procedures,... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Prosecutors and Restitution: Navigating Ethical Challenges

In numerous criminal cases, victims endure severe injuries and significant inconveniences due to a lengthy, confusing, and challenging legal process. The path to recovery—whether physical, legal, emotional, or personal—can be extremely difficult. Meanwhile, criminal defendants face their own array of hurdles within a legal system overwhelmed by numerous cases and conflicting priorities. Their quest for justice is fraught with unique obstacles. In the midst of this complex scenario is t... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit