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Course Description

Our Prosecuting Drug Cases Course will help you, as state and local prosecutors and investigators, gain the weapons you need in the on-going war against drugs. Investigating and prosecuting drug cases has been made more challenging with the increased complexity and sophistication of illegal drug operations. Join our experienced faculty to learn how to more effectively and efficiently investigate and prosecute narcotics cases.

You will find topics such as:

• Tracking Defendants Using Technology
  
• Covert Operations
  
• Civil Liability
  
• Working with Informants
  
• Professionalism and Ethics
  
• Use of Expert Witnesses
  
• Methamphetamine Labs
  
• Complex Narcotic Prosecutions
  
• Managing Street-Level Prosecutions
  
• 4th, 5th & 6th Amendment Issues
  
• Effective Case Preparation and Presentation

Course Information

Eligibility: Prosecuting Drug Cases is open to lawyers in local, state, federal and military prosecutors’ offices, and investigators who are employed by or who work in close association with a prosecutor’s office.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $595, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the New York New York Hotel and Casino. The group rate is $129 (now $95!) single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by October 6, 2008 by calling the hotel at 800-693-6763 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at 800-247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am- 6pm Central). United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 563WD if you prefer to make your own airline reservation! HERTZ offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to NCDA Corporate Discount (CDP) Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.