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October 18th, 2024 - October 19th, 2024
Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott AZ, 86301
8:00 am - Continental Breakfast
8:30 am- Welcome: AACJ Fall Seminar
8:35 am - Smith v. Arizona - Ray Hanna, trial counsel in Smith v. Arizona, will talk about the experience of arguing a motion that went against settled Arizona law, watching it travel to the U.S. Supreme Court, and ending with a landmark victory.
9:15 am - Grand Jury Litigation - Natasha Wrae will share her experiences with grand jury litigation and leveling the playing field in the grand jury room.
10:00 am - Break
10:15 am - APDA Panel - Several of the APDA Directors will join a panel to discuss the issues of the day facing indigent defendants and how the criminal defense bar can come together to advance justice.
10:45 am - Prosecutorial Ethics - Seth Apfel will discuss some current events involving recent ethical lapses at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
11:15 am - Justice Text - Computer engineer Jon Ervin will show how Justice Text software uses AI to organize and transcribe body camera footage so that attorneys can improve the quality and efficiency of their practice.
11:45 am - Luncheon
12:55 pm - Bar Disciplinary Process - Jathan McLaughlin will demystify the bar disciplinary process and offer advice for dealing with bar counsel.
2:15 pm - Break
2:30 pm - Jury Section Without Peremptory Strikes - Joe Carver will share his wisdom on jury selection following the loss of peremptory strikes during voir dire.
3:35 pm - Confrontation Clause - Bob McWhirter will show how to teach the originalist judge about the original intent of the Confrontation Clause.
4:40 pm - Closing Remarks
8:00 am - Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - Ins and Outs of Geolocation Data - Brian Chase of Archer Hall will discuss various facets of geolocation data used in criminal investigations.
9:40 am - Legislative Updates - Steve Scharboneau and Katie Gipson McLean will provide updates on recent legislative changes pertinent to our field and AACJ’s plan for proactive legislation.
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Using Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Defense - Brian Chase of Archer Hall will discuss the opportunities and pitfalls that leveraging AI presents, relying on his expertise in technology.
12:15 pm - Closing Remarks
A statewide not-for-profit membership organization of criminal defense lawyers, law students and associated professionals dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused in the courts and in the legislature, promoting excellence in the practice of criminal law through education, training and mutual assistance, and fostering public awareness of citizens’ rights, the criminal justice system and the role of the defense lawyer.
