Rhode Island MCLE - Criminal Law Courses
This is a listing of Criminal Law CLE Courses for Rhode Island. Please make your selection below of Rhode Island 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.
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Defending The Notorious: A View From the Trenches
From John Gotti to O.J. Simpson, there is no shortage of high profile cases involving defendants the public loves to hate. And right there by their side, is the defense attorney no one can understand. How can they defend such obvious criminals? In this fascinating CLE course, acclaimed attorneys Ben Brafman, John Lauro and Jeffrey Schwartz will explain how to launch a defense of such notorious public figures. The course will explain how an attorney makes the determination to take on such a case... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
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Hot Button Issues in Firearm Law
There is perhaps no other household possession that garners the attention of firearms. Considered by many to be a constitutional right and by others as an abuse of that same document, firearms have the distinction of being at once readily accessible in a vast majority of states and highly controlled in others. Regardless of where one stands on the issue of firearms, possession or sale of illegal arms can result in life changing consequences. This CLE course will explain the regulation of firearm... More Info
$552General Credits -
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The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Recollections of the Last Surviving Prosecutor: 70 Years Since Nuremberg
The trial of the century presented by the courtroom’s lead prosecutor, Benjamin Ferencz, Chief Prosecutor for the United States in the infamous Nuremberg Trials, will lead this compelling CLE course on the trial’s juxtaposition with the creation of the UN and the global conflict over the prosecution of crimes of aggression. The course will cover a detailed overview of the trials themselves, their role in the evolution of international criminal law over the past 70 years and their relationship to... More Info
$552General Credits -
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School Discipline Basics for Attorneys
Given the vast disparity in populations, income and wealth, and cultures across the US, it’s no wonder that school discipline is such a controversial issue. Both for general education students and those with disabilities (IEP’s and 504’s) add in parents, teachers, psychologists and social workers and discipline is an issue ripe for heated debate. This CLE course, designed for attorneys, educators, school board members and attorneys representing parents, persons with disabilities or those of othe... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Ethical and Effective Social Media for Lawyers
Ethical obligations as pertained to social media is a thorny issue and one that gets more complicated as our digital lives have become such a prominent aspect of our lives. It is critical for attorneys to be aware of their ethical obligations with respect to various social media platforms and how they share information. This CLE course will explain the ethical obligations and how to prevent ethical violations on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. More Info
$652Total Credits1 Ethics -
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Your Witness: The Art of Direct Examination
Powerful witness testimony can make or break a case. While modern-day trial coverage seems to focus on sensational aspects such as DNA testing and CCTV footage, real cases, whether they be civil or criminal, are about actual people and while testimony has received a bad rap lately, it remains one of the most convincing tools in trial law. This CLE course will guide practitioners on how to craft powerful witness testimony and use it to its fullest advantage. More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Trial: Part 1, Winning Techniques
Learn successful trial strategies from seasoned and award-winning attorney Tom Liotti in this informative and entertaining CLE course. Inspired by the concept of justice, Liotti is one of the nation’s premier lawyers whose successful litigation of all types of cases has earned him a reputation for knowing the tricks and secrets of successful courtroom strategy. Motivated by the ideal of justice, Tom Liotti has successfully tried a wide variety of cases across the United States. A seasoned, a... More Info
$813General Credits -
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Cross Examination Skills and Practice
Cross examinations may be different dependent upon the specifics of a case, the style of the attorney and the personality of the person under examination. Yet, there are specific guidelines which inform all cross-examinations and which any practicing attorney should know. This CLE course, presented by expert defense attorney Saad Siddiqui, will guide you through each step of a successful cross-examination and will offer an overview on how to select the witnesses for cross-examination and design... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Ethical Issues in Criminal Practice
Ethical issues are not always clear cut, particularly when they occur in the midst of a contentious or particularly tumultuous criminal trial. Regardless of whether an ethical issue arises during the course of a trial, before it commences or even while the crime itself is occurring, under the rules of professional conduct it is the responsibility of the attorney to identify an ethical issue and find a swift and expedient resolution. This CLE course is designed to guarantee that attorneys will r... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
