Criminal Advocacy – Summary Disposition and Sentencing Hearings

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EDMONTONMay 2, 2015

CALGARYMay 9, 2015

LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental

Engage in a comprehensive discussion of early case resolution practices and procedures, facts and admissions on guilty plea, evidence, and strategies for sentencing hearings.

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EDMONTONMay 2, 2015

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre11727 Kingsway NW

CALGARYMay 9, 2015

Glenmore Inn2720 Glenmore Trail SE

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Seminar)

OR 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Seminar and Workshop)

The generous contributions of time, talent, and energy from all of our volunteers make every Legal Education Society of Alberta program a great success. We greatly appreciate the work of our volunteers and their service to the profession.

THANK YOU

CHAIR

Karen E. HewittAlberta Justice and Solicitor GeneralEdmonton, Alberta

FACULTY

Hon. Associate Chief Justice J. D. RookeCourt of Queen’s Bench of AlbertaCalgary, AlbertaHon. Judge J. D. BascomProvincial Court of AlbertaCalgary, Alberta(Calgary Seminar)Hon. Judge L. K. StevensProvincial Court of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta(Edmonton Seminar)Mona T. Duckett QCDawson Duckett Shaigec & GarciaEdmonton, Alberta(Edmonton Seminar)Paul MoreauMoreau & CompanyEdmonton, Alberta(Calgary Seminar)

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This program is appropriate for practitioners during their first 5 years of practice. It will assist junior lawyers seeking a practical foundation or more experienced lawyers wanting to revisit the fundamentals or develop an interest in the area of criminal law.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

PLENARY SESSION In this program, noted judges and senior counsel will review sentencing procedural considerations, use of evidence, strategy, and approach during a hearing.

This program will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to:• Understand the legislation and case law governing sentencing

and sentencing hearings,• Develop a strategic approach to sentencing,• Prepare a file for a contested sentencing hearing, and• Conduct a sentencing hearing.

SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP Attend the optional skills training workshop on Saturday afternoon to apply what you learned in the morning plenary session. In this workshop, you will engage in hands-on demonstrations and receive feedback and practical pointers from judiciary and senior counsel.

Criminal Advocacy – Summary Disposition and Sentencing Hearings

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EDMONTON May 2, 2015 CALGARY May 9, 2015 AM Seminar: $175 + GSTAM Seminar EARLY BIRD: On or before March 31, 2015 $145 + GST AM Seminar & PM Workshop: $325 + GST (Lunch is included.)AM Seminar & PM Workshop EARLY BIRD: On or before March 31, 2015 $275 + GST (Lunch is included.)I am unable to attend this seminar, but please email me when the materials are available.

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