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November 19, 2007

Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre (Arena)

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Investigative Techniques Training will meet the needs of prosecutors and law enforcement personnel.

The program will provide attendees advanced  investigative techniques for developing the probable cause for successful prosecution of cases.  The curriculum will be presented by prosecutors and detectives from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Trials Division, Homicide Unit and Narcotics Enforcement Team.  Attendees will come away with a better understanding of probable cause, standard investigative techniques, search warrants, grand juries, and electronic surveillance techniques. 

CLE Credits: Investigative Techniques Training has been approved for 5 substantive CLE credits by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board.

The deadline for registration is Friday, November 2, 2007.  To register, please complete and return the registration form, along with you registration fee, to the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute.

All room reservations must be made directly with the Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre by calling 570-824-8901 or toll free 888-466-9272.  The deadline for reservations is Thursday, November 1, 2007.

October 24, 2007

Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh

Monroeville, PA

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Prosecuting Gun Violence is designed to meet the needs of prosecutors and law enforcement personnel. 

Kenneth Brown, Esq., an Assistant District Attorney for the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and cross-designated Special Assistant United States Attorney, will provide an overview of Pennsylvania gun laws and sentencing issues.  Martin Carlson, Esq., First Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, will give insight into Project Safe Neighborhoods and cross-designation as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.  Harrisburg’s gunshot detection system will be highlighted by  Michael Consiglio, Esq., a Deputy District Attorney for the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office.  The day will end with a presentation on firearms ballistic evidence and the route from crime scene to courtroom.  The speakers will be Todd Stephens, Esq., and Doug Rosenblum, Esq., Assistant District Attorneys with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, along with Detective John Finor, a firearms expert with the Montgomery County Detective Bureau.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 10, 2007. To register, please complete and return the  registration form, along with your registration fee, to the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute

All room reservations must be made directly with the Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh by calling 412-373-7300 or toll free 800-333-3333.  The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

September 19-20, 2007

Holiday Inn West

Mechanicsburg, PA

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007, is dedicated to domestic violence issues and is appropriate for prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and victim/witness advocates.  Prosecuting domestic violence cases can be difficult, but when the victim isn’t available or cooperative, everyone’s job gets even tougher; prosecutors, investigators, and even the advocate standing in the victim’s corner.  Deborah Curcillo, Esq., a Chief Deputy District Attorney for the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office, will examine the intricacies of evidence based prosecution when the victim of domestic violence is a no-show for trial.  Lois Fasnacht, Criminal Justice Trainer/Legal Advocate for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will provide an update on recent changes to the Protection From Abuse Act.  Ms. Fasnacht will also give tips on how to use PFA violations as prosecutorial tools.  Veronique Valliere, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist, will offer participants alternative frameworks for understanding domestic violence offender behavior.  Dr. Valliere will also speak about the “signs” of deception and credibility in victims and perpetrators, the effect of disclosure of personal crimes and trauma on reporting, and some indicators of credibility in victim statements.

Thursday, September 20, 2007, will give prosecutors and law enforcement personnel advanced investigative techniques for developing probable cause and building a winning case in complex investigations.  The curriculum will be presented by prosecutors and detectives from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Trials Division, Homicide Unit and Narcotic Enforcement Team.  Attendees will come away with a better understanding of probable cause, standard investigative techniques, search warrants, grand juries, and electronic surveillance techniques. 

The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 4, 2007. To register, please complete and return the  registration form, along with your registration fee, to the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute

All room reservations must be made directly with the Holiday Inn West by calling 717-697-0321 or toll free 800-772-7829.  The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, August 21, 2007.

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Basic Prosecutor's Course

December 3-6 - Holiday Inn East, Harrisburg

The Child Abuse Coalition** meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Coalition is a forum for child abuse prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.  

2007 Schedule

August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

November 30 at 10:00 a.m.

The Juvenile Prosecutors Network** meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Network is a forum for juvenile prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.  

2007 Schedule

September 14 at 10:00 a.m.

November 9 at 10:00 a.m.

The SCI Crimes Prosecutors Network is a new special interest group for 2007.  The group will meet quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Network is a forum for district attorneys who have state correctional institutions in their jurisdiction to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest new on legislation and case law.

2007 Schedule

October 11 at 10:00 a.m.

December 13 at 10:00 a.m.