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  • Prison Rape Elimination Act

    Chief Counsel

    Dave Rini, Program Manager of the Incarcerated Survivor Support Program at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center will be joining the Criminal Defense Trainers to help us learn about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

  • Representing Our Dually Involved Clients in Congregate Care

    1 CLE: CAFL, YAD, MH

    1 CLE, YAD, CAFL, MH Join Cristina Freitas and Debbie Freitas as they help us navigate how to represent our dually involved youth. Register After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

  • Litigating Section 35: Pandemic Edition (1:30pm)

    1 CLE: CRIM, APPS, MH, YAD, YADAPPS

    May 26, 2020 1:30 pm ( also available at 3:00pm ) 1 CLE for Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, Mental Health Litigation, Juvenile/YAD, Juvenile/YAD appeals To Register: https://attendee.gototraining.com/rt/4792428544598742017 The COVID-19 pandemic poses special risks to the lives, health, and constitutional rights of respondents facing commitment pursuant to G.L.c. 123, Section 35. Our zealous advocacy for these […]

  • Litigating Section 35: Pandemic Edition (3:00pm)

    1 CLE: CRIM, APPS, MH, YAD, YADAPPS

    May 26, 2020 3:00 pm ( also available at 1:30pm ) 1 CLE for Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, Mental Health Litigation, Juvenile/YAD, Juvenile/YAD appeals To Register: https://attendee.gototraining.com/rt/4792428544598742017 The COVID-19 pandemic poses special risks to the lives, health, and constitutional rights of respondents facing commitment pursuant to G.L.c. 123, Section 35. Our zealous advocacy for these […]

  • Speedy Trial Webinar Series Part 1

    1 CLE: CRIM, APPS, YAD, YADAPPS

    Demanding a Speedy Trial – and a Trip Down Board Game Memory Lane May 27, 2020, 2-3 PM  1 CLE:  Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, Juvenile/YAD, Juvenile YAD/Appeals Come take a trip with us down memory lane to learn about the speedy trial laws and types of violations our clients are facing. This is the first […]

  • Speedy Trial Webinar Series Part 2

    Chief Counsel

    COVID Court Slowdowns: What Could You Do? May 28, 2020, 2-3 PM 1.5 CLE:  Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, Juvenile/YAD, Juvenile YAD/Appeals Now that we have discussed the legal aspects of speedy trial, let’s put them to practice! Come hear how can we apply the speedy trial laws to push back on the repeated violations, specifically […]

  • How to Identify, Obtain, and Utilize Social Service Experts in Criminal Defense Matters

    2 CLE: —   The District Court Committee and the Criminal Law Committee of the WCBA will be hosting an online training discussing the process of identifying and hiring the proper social service expert to assist in criminal defense matters, on June 4, 2020 from 1-3 pm. This presentation will be free to WCBA members. […]

  • Representing Clients in End-of-Life Cases: What, Why, and How

    2CLE: MH

    Curious about the recent MHLD listserv discussion on end-of-life issues? Do you want to learn more about what respondent’s counsel should be doing in these cases? Join us for a webinar that includes a presentation by MHLD Staff Attorney Paulette Marie on the law and practice for DNR/DNI casesincluding informed consent, substituted judgment, and other […]

  • Representing Veterans: Much More than Diversion & Treatment Courts

    FAQs - Outlook

    CLE:  1.5 for Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, CAFL; 1 for Mental Health Litigation This webinar will be led by Jason Thomas, the Veterans Program Coordinator for the Trial Court, who is a veteran himself (a current reservist) and a former public defender.   This training will enable participants to identify and understand the resources available […]

  • Raising Competency in Juvenile Court

    1.5 CLE: Del, YAD Appeals, MH 1.0 CLE: Adult Crim., Adult Crim.  Appeals   Join us for a discussion on the law of competency, how to raise the issue, what are the red flags, and legal issues you should be aware of. We will also focus on some of the specific issues we see in […]

  • Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct

    2 CLE: CRIM, APPS, YAD, YADAPPS

    2 CLE:  Adult Criminal, Criminal Appeals, YAD, YAD Appeals CPCS Webinar: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct Monday, June 15 10 pm – 12pm In this refresher training, Jen Klein and Claire Valentin from the Immigration Impact Unit will review of the basics of immigration consequences of criminal conduct. The training will cover immigration enforcement as a result […]

  • Homes of the Brave: Release Plans in Postconviction Advocacy

    1.5 CLE: CRIM, APPS

    This 90-minute webinar is intended for both attorneys and social service advocates, and will provide information on how to effectively formulate release plans/home plans for postconviction clients, and how to present these plans as compelling reasons why a judge, parole board, or correctional commissioner or sheriff should allow your motion or petition for release.