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Free NC Public Defender/PAC DWI Seminar

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On November 13 at the Durham County Courthouse, the National College for DUI Defense and IDS are offering a DWI-focused CLE at no cost to public defenders and private appointed counsel. This is an opportunity to learn from attorneys who focus on DWI defense and to sharpen the skills you use in your cases—from understanding …

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Webinar: Primer – Cell Phone Location Evidence in Call Detail Records

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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 …

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Webinar: Primer – Forensic Evidence in Sex Offense Cases

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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 …

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Webinar: Primer – Forensic Evidence in DWI Cases

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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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Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix CLE

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Presented by Dr. Max NoureddineNo cost to attend, 2 hours of CLE credit anticipated, in person only This program will take place in 3 locations in Western, Central, and Eastern North Carolina. The same information will be presented at each location, so you only need to attend one. About:This presentation will provide an overview on …

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Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – REGISTRATION OPEN

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Indigent Defense Services and the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility are pleased to announce the twelfth annual CLE, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science.” Whiskey 12 will take place on March 6, 2026 at Duke Law School. Forensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific …

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Defense Challenges to Firearms Evidence CLE

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Free to attend in-person only CLE Brunswick County Courthouse Jan. 10, 2025 at 11 am Forensic Fridays Series is a six-part program held over the course of the next year and is sponsored by the 15th District Office of the Public Defender, in conjunction with Indigent Defense Services. This free CLE series is open to …

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