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2005

Conference on Criminal Appeals

Austin May 11-13, 2005 Doubletree Hotel
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Overview

This conference is designed for attorneys who handle appeals of criminal cases, from both the prosecution and defense perspectives.

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 May 11, 2005
  • Day 2 May 12, 2005
  • Day 3 May 13, 2005
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Wednesday Afternoon, May 11, 2005
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Barbara P. Hervey, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals - Austin, TX
  • 1:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    Effective Brief Writing
    Practical advice on writing briefs, emphasizing suggestions and pet peeves from the people who grade our papers: appellate judges.

    Jay R. Brandon, San Antonio, TX

  • 2:15 pm
    0.50 hr
    Oral Argument—Talk, Breathe, Think
    What to do—and what not to do—during oral arguments, from the perspective of the people who have to listen to you, the judges on our appellate courts.

    Betty Marshall, State Prosecuting Attorney - Austin, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    0.75 hr
    How to Get to the Starting Line—The ABCs of Criminal Appeals
    This presentation will demonstrate why perfecting and prosecuting a criminal appeal is uncomplicated and fun. It will also make you a better trial lawyer.

    Warren L. Clark, Amarillo, TX

  • 3:45 pm
    0.50 hr
    Procedures—Recent and Future
    What’s recent, or under consideration for the future, in procedures for new trials, appeals, and habeas corpus after conviction.

    Paul Womack, Court Of Criminal Appeals - Austin, TX

  • 4:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Looking into the Black Box: Process, Practice and Decision-Making in the Intermediate Courts
    Practical and important insights into the operation of the intermediate courts in criminal cases throughout the state.

    Hon. John T. Boyd, 7th Court Of Appeals, Retired - Amarillo, TX
    Molly Francis, 5th Court Of Appeals - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Ken Law, 3rd Court Of Appeals - Austin, TX
    Brian Quinn, Seventh Court Of Appeals - Amarillo, TX
    Tim Taft, 1st Court Of Appeals - Houston, TX

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, May 12, 2005
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. John T. Boyd, 7th Court Of Appeals, Retired - Amarillo, TX
  • 9:00 am
    0.50 hr
    US Supreme Court Update
    An update of all recent United States Supreme Court cases dealing with criminal law.

    Gary A. Udashen, Sorrels & Udashen - Dallas, TX

  • 9:30 am
    0.50 hr
    Frivolous Appeals, Meritless Appeals, and Anders v. California in the 21st Century
    A review of the history of “Anders” briefs and of the procedures utilized in Texas where counsel considers an appeal to be frivolous.

    David A. Schulman, Law Office Of David Schulman - Austin, TX

  • 10:00 am
    0.75 hr
    What’s Happening at the CCA
    A look back at key developments at the Court of Criminal Appeals over the past year, and a look ahead to what’s likely in store over the next year.

    Matthew W. Paul, Austin, TX

  • 11:00 am
    0.75 hr
    Motion for a New Trial

    Lydia Clay-Jackson, Conroe, TX

  • 11:45 am
    0.50 hr
    Motions for Rehearing and Abatement
    This presentation will cover issues related to the topics of motions for rehearing and abatement.

    Douglas Arnold, Assistant District Attorney - Georgetown, TX

  • Thursday Afternoon, May 12, 2005
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. John T. Boyd, 7th Court Of Appeals, Retired - Amarillo, TX
  • 12:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    When the State Appeals
    This topic examines the legal authority and practical considerations involved in a decision to pursue a State’s appeal.

    Enrico Valdez, Bexar County District Attorney's Office - San Antonio, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    How to Start a Criminal Defense Practice
    Getting started, how to get going, be profitable and stay afloat in a criminal law practice.

    Richard J. Segura Jr., Austin, TX

  • 1:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Writs
    New developments and a review of “old” law regarding the use of writs to put matters before appellate courts, with a particular emphasis on writs as a means of pretrial “appeal.”

    George Dix, University Of Texas School Of Law - Campus Mail, D1800

  • 2:45 pm
    0.00 hr
    1.00 hr ethics
    Ethical Issues for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel
    A discussion of key ethical issues confronting criminal law bar, including client confidentiality, fees, prosecution obligations, candor with the court, presentation of false evidence, Brady issues, and a discussion of common ethical pitfalls and traps for prosecution and defense bars.

    Ronald L. Goranson, Dallas, TX

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    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, May 13, 2005
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Barbara P. Hervey, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals - Austin, TX
  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr
    The Error Thief: Preserving Error and Getting the Judge to Rule
    A leading defense attorney discusses pitfalls, strategies and best approaches to preserving error, making the record, and getting the Judge to rule.

    Randolph Lee Schaffer Jr., Houston, TX

  • 9:15 am
    0.00 hr
    0.50 hr ethics
    Are You Ready for Your Close-up? Dealing with the Media, the Court and the Other Side
    A media savvy panel—with substantial experience trying and covering high-profile cases—discuss strategies for effective client representation, professional responsibility and ethical issues in balancing duties to court and client.

    Russell Hardin Jr., Rusty Hardin & Assoc, P.C. - Houston, TX
    Kelly J. Siegler, Houston, TX
    Clara Tuma, KVUE - Austin, TX
    Brian W. Wice, Houston, TX

  • 10:15 am
    0.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Post Conviction Relief: The Actual Innocence Remedies Including the Clemency Option
    This session covers actual innocence remedies including pending legislation and training options; the clemency alternative and process; and related ethical issues.

    William P. Allison, University Of Texas School Of Law - Campus Mail
    Hon. Barbara P. Hervey, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals - Austin, TX

  • 11:30 am
    1.00 hr
    DNA Testing: Lessons from the Last Three Years
    How to screen the case from precedent and draft the DNA motion that will get the test.

    Steven Conder, Tarrant County Crim Das Ofc - Fort Worth, TX
    E. G. (Gerry) Morris, Austin, TX

  • Day 1 May 11, 2005
  • Day 2 May 12, 2005
  • Day 3 May 13, 2005
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Conference Faculty

William P. Allison

University Of Texas School Of Law
Campus Mail

Douglas Arnold

Assistant District Attorney
Georgetown, TX

Hon. John T. Boyd

7th Court Of Appeals, Retired
Amarillo, TX

Jay R. Brandon

San Antonio, TX

Warren L. Clark

Amarillo, TX

Lydia Clay-Jackson

Conroe, TX

Steven Conder

Tarrant County Crim Das Ofc
Fort Worth, TX

George Dix

University Of Texas School Of Law
Campus Mail, D1800

Molly Francis

5th Court Of Appeals
Dallas, TX

Ronald L. Goranson

Dallas, TX

Russell Hardin Jr.

Rusty Hardin & Assoc, P.C.
Houston, TX

Hon. Barbara P. Hervey

Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX

Hon. Ken Law

3rd Court Of Appeals
Austin, TX

Betty Marshall

State Prosecuting Attorney
Austin, TX

E. G. (Gerry) Morris

Austin, TX

Matthew W. Paul

Austin, TX

Brian Quinn

Seventh Court Of Appeals
Amarillo, TX

Randolph Lee Schaffer Jr.

Houston, TX

David A. Schulman

Law Office Of David Schulman
Austin, TX

Richard J. Segura Jr.

Austin, TX

Kelly J. Siegler

Houston, TX

Tim Taft

1st Court Of Appeals
Houston, TX

Clara Tuma

KVUE
Austin, TX

Gary A. Udashen

Sorrels & Udashen
Dallas, TX

Enrico Valdez

Bexar County District Attorney's Office
San Antonio, TX

Brian W. Wice

Houston, TX

Paul Womack

Court Of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Hon. Barbara P. Hervey—Co-Chair

Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX

Hon. Cheryl Johnson—Co-Chair

TX Court Of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX

William P. Allison

University Of Texas School Of Law
Campus Mail

Diane Burch Beckham

Texas District & Co. Attorneys Associati
Austin, TX

Hon. John T. Boyd

7th Court Of Appeals, Retired
Amarillo, TX

Robert O. Dawson

Univ Of Texas School Of Law
Austin, TX

Michael J. Esposito

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jeffrey S. Garon

Collin County Criminal DA's Office
McKinney, TX

Stephanie L. Stevens

Saint Mary's School Of Law
San Antonio, TX

Credit Info

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MCLE Credit
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You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.

Key Dates

Austin – May 11-13, 2005 – Doubletree Hotel
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Last day for $325.00 Regular pricing: May 4, 2005

$375.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 6, 2005

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 9, 2005

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6505 N. Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78752-4346
512-454-3737
512-454-3737 (reservations)
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