North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
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Live webinar presented by Anthony Monaghan, JD and Eric GrabskiDec. 3, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Cell phone location evidence is frequently used to place a defendant at or near a particular location, so understanding what those records actually establish is critical to effectively challenging the evidence. The session will explain how law …
Webinar: Primer – Cell Phone Location Evidence in Call Detail RecordsRead More
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Live webinar presented by Jason St. Aubin, JDNov. 5, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Forensic evidence can play a powerful role in sex offense prosecutions and evaluating the forensic science evidence is essential to effective representation. This practical primer will introduce defense attorneys and team members to the forensic evidence commonly encountered in …
Webinar: Primer – Forensic Evidence in Sex Offense CasesRead More
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Live webinar presented by Barbara Bathke, JD and Ivana Brown, JDOct. 1, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Forensic evidence can be the centerpiece of a DWI prosecution—but understanding what the laboratory results actually mean is critical to effectively challenging that evidence. This practical primer will introduce defense attorneys to the forensic science commonly …
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LOCATION: LIVE Webinar via ZoomDATE: Thursday, September 10, 2026COST: FREE, Registration RequiredTIME: 2:00 pm ETCLE CREDIT: not available The Supreme Court held in Chatrie that the government’s use of a “geofence warrant” to obtain Google location history was a Fourth Amendment Search, and that people have a privacy interest in their cell phone location history–even when it’s stored by a third …
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Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET Location: Online | No CLE credit Offered at no cost by NACDL to their members and non-members Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) are tracking vehicles across the country—collecting location data, creating detailed records of people’s movements, and increasingly becoming part of criminal investigations. But how does …
What the Flock? How ALPR Surveillance Works, How It’s Abused, and How to Challenge ItRead More
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Free to attend webinar series offered by Center for Forensic Science Research and Education Drug-impaired driving continues to challenge law enforcement as the drug landscape becomes increasingly complex. Unlike alcohol impairment, the effects of drugs, and particularly combinations of drugs, can vary considerably, making roadside detection and investigation more difficult. Evolving patterns of drug use …
Roadside Intelligence: Emerging Drug Trends & Impaired DrivingRead More
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Live webinar presented by Heather CoxAug 6, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated School records often contain valuable information that can help explain a client’s behavior, development, educational needs, and life circumstances—but only if attorneys know where to look. As part of our neurodiversity webinar series, this program will provide criminal defense attorneys with …
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Live webinar presented by Raj V. Patel, MD, FACEP, FAAEMJuly 9, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Medical records can contain critical information for understanding a client’s history, functioning, diagnoses, trauma exposure, and support needs—but many attorneys receive thousands of pages of records with little guidance on how to interpret them. In this webinar, …
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The NC Association for the Management and Treatment of Sex Offenses is offering a free webinar on Zoom that is open to criminal defense attorneys working on sex offense cases. The focus of the program is on vicarious trauma and resilience. Please register in advance of the program if you are interested.
The Wounded Healer’s Journey: Vicarious Trauma and Reclaiming ResilienceRead More
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Live webinar presented by Brittany Bate, Ph.D. (she)June 4, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Criminal defense attorneys represent clients whose experiences are shaped by both neurodiversity and gender identity. Research and clinical observations suggest a higher incidence of transgender and nonbinary identity among neurodivergent individuals, creating important considerations for communication, client relationships, mitigation, …
Working with Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender-diverse ClientsRead More
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This handout describes issues that attorneys should lookout for in cases involving fingerprint or latent print evidence.
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Free webinar offered by CSFRE
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Free live webinar offered by NCIDS
Understanding ADHD and Its Impact in Criminal CasesRead More
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Offered by NACDL, no registration cost.
From Patient to Defendant: When Clinical Care Becomes Criminal EvidenceRead More
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Free webinar offered by NACDL. Open to non-NACDL members.
From the Hospital to Handcuffs: Flawed Drug Testing and Pregnancy CriminalizationRead More