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Domestic violence and related offenses including child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and violation of a protective order can carry immigration consequences for both undocumented persons and persons with lawful immigration status. This webinar covers the immigration consequences that domestic violence and related offenses have upon different immigrants and discuss how to avoid or minimize such consequences. The webinar also covers a related topic—the immigration consequences of violent offenses, including in non-DV cases.
Almost any drug offense - including marijuana possession - can lead to deportation. A drug offense can prevent an undocumented immigrant from getting status or result in deportation for a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for decades. This webinar will help defense counsel meet their duty under Padilla by providing an overview of the immigration consequences of drug offenses and offer strategies to avoid or minimize those consequences.
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Padilla v. Kentucky that criminal defense attorneys have a Sixth Amendment duty to advise clients about immigration consequences of their criminal cases, and that failure to do so is ineffective assistance of counsel. With record numbers of immigrants being deported for relatively minor criminal offenses, it is imperative that anyone representing noncitizens understand basic concepts regarding the interplay between immigration and criminal law and be aware of emerging issues.
"Cross-a-Palooza: Techniques for Winning with Effective Cross-Examination" LOCATION: Swissotel, Chicago, IL DATES: August 2-5, 2023
NACDL frequently testifies or provides comments on new and evolving criminal legislation and policies affecting white collar-related criminal law. This includes live testimony before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees and the U.S. Sentencing Commission, as well as written testimony, letters, and commentary submitted to Congress, the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other executive branch agencies.
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"Defending the White Collar Case: In & Out of Court" LOCATION: Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC DATES: October 18-21, 2023
"Defending Modern Drug Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 20-23, 2023
"Winners Find a Way to Victory" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 20-23, 2023
Featuring Larry Pozner
LOCATION: Online Web Training DATE: Access any time FLEXIBILITY: Access for 7 days after purchase
A Unique 6-hour Webinar Opportunity With Larry Pozner
LOCATION: Online Webinar DATE: On-Demand; Access any time FLEXIBILITY: Access limited to 7 days after purchase
"Winning Strategies for the Defense" LOCATION: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO DATES: January 21-24, 2024
"Investigation, Mitigation and Voir Dire in Capital Cases" LOCATION: Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV DATES: August 23-25, 2023
LOCATION: Member's Only Benefit Online Web training DATES: Available June 12-16, 2023
"Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victims Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: November 15-17, 2023
