Deconstructing Death: Trial Techniques and Strategies in Homicide Cases

June 29- July 3, 2020

Chicago, Illinois

The challenge for members of the prosecution  team and other criminal justice professionals is to analyze the evidence trail or the gaps left by the defendant,  prepare for the myriad of defense attacks, provide a motive even if none is legally required,  develop your theme and theory in a persuasive manner that makes the crime scene visible and understandable to the trier of fact and achieve this in an ethical and succinct manner. We accept this challenge! Join seasoned faculty, including experienced prosecutors, scientific experts, crime scene specialists, and health care professionals, as they provide effective techniques and strategies that will increase your ability to successfully overcome any challenge the defense may present. The course covers:

  • The Visual Trial-Countering Attacks to Use of Litigation Technology
  • Mass Shootings: Protocols and Case Preparation
  • Digital Evidence: Seizing Electronic Evidence
  • Overcoming Mitigation Defenses
  • Presenting Ballistics Evidence
  • Crossing Expert Witnesses
  • Brainstorming issues and solutions to homicide scenarios
  • Optional Trial Visuals Lab
  • and much more!

ELIGIBILITY: NDAA Invites investigators, prosecutors, local law enforcement officers, jail officers who work closely with the prosecutor’s office, and paralegals to our Prosecuting Homicide Cases Course.

Costs*:

Early Bird Rate Regular Rate
(Until April 27, 2020) (After April 27, 2020)
Member $700.00 $800.00
Non-Member $855.00 $955.00

 

Special Discounts:

  • Register three (3) or more attendees at a time to receive a 5% discount on the total registration fee. NDAA encourages multidisciplinary teams to take advantage of this discount. Use promo code Group-HOM-20. Attendees must be registered at the same time and on the same invoice in order for the discount to apply. 
  • All active military members will receive a 10% discount on the course registration.  Use promo code Military-HOM-20.

NDAA adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions and administration.

*Course tuition includes admission and course materials.

 

Interested in a scholarship? Apply now!
The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), with the assistance of the American College of Trial Lawyers Foundation, is able to provide tuition assistance for Prosecutors who would like to attend our courses. Please find information regarding scholarship eligibility and the application process here.

 

Tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of the course. You will not be admitted if you have an outstanding balance. If you would like to make a payment on-site, please see the Course Director upon arrival.

Payments may be made by check, money order or credit card.

Checks should be made payable to (with the invoice number noted on the check):

National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 330
Arlington, VA 22202

 

NDAA Cancellation, Refund & Substitution Policy*:

NDAA will gladly offer training course attendees a credit for the full course amount which you or an office colleague can use for the rescheduled course or a future NDAA course of your choosing prior to September 30, 2021. As always, substitutions are accepted at any time. Note, NDAA regrets that cash refunds are not available. Please submit all requests to NDAA in writing via email to Project Coordinator Metria Hernandez at mhernandez@ndaajustice.org.

*NDAA reserves the right to update this policy on an as-needed basis.

For more information on NDAA’s policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct, please visit our Policies page.

Anticipated CLE credits will be 20 hours including 1.5 hours of ethics. All attendees will receive a Uniform CLE Certificate at the end of the course. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information. Attendees representing other disciplines should contact their reporting agencies for more information.

Questions regarding CLE credit can be directed to Program Director Candace Mosley or Project Coordinator Metria Hernandez at mhernandez@ndaajustice.org.

While NDAA’s mission is to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. NDAA Invites investigators, prosecutors, local law enforcement officers, jail officers who work closely with the prosecutor’s office, and paralegals to our Prosecuting Homicide Cases Course If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact Program Director Candace Mosley or Project Coordinator Metria Hernandez at mhernandez@ndaajustice.org.

The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: +1-312-944-4100
Reservations Center: 1-800-628-2112 (312-944-4100 for International Calls)

Hotel Rates

Hotel Rate – $199– Single/Double / Triple/ Quad- plus tax

  • Complimentary high-speed Internet
  • 5% Discount on Overnight Valet Parking
  • Complimentary access to Health Club and Jr. Olympic pool

Group Block: NDAA 2020 Prosecuting Homicide
Group Code: MOB

Rooms will be guaranteed by the guests’ major credit card or first night’s deposit. The deposit becomes non-refundable or the credit card will be charged if the guest does not arrive or cancels after 6:00 pm local time on the date of arrival. Rate available 3 days pre and post-conference (based on space availability).

Book hotel reservations by June 8, 2020 to secure the group rate.

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Additional Questions?

Program Director Candace Mosley or Project Coordinator Metria Hernandez at mhernandez@ndaajustice.org.

National District Attorneys Association
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 330
Arlington, VA 22202

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703.549.9222

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