Louisiana District Attorneys Association LDAA 33 rd Annual Conference June 28-July 3, Hilton Sandestin - Sandestin, Florida

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1 Louisiana District Attorneys Association LDAA 33 rd Annual Conference June 28-July 3, Hilton Sandestin - Sandestin, Florida 1:00-7:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN AGENDA DAY 1 (SUNDAY, JUNE 28) Travel Day 12:00-7:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 1:00-3:00 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 3:00-5:00 LDAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 7:30 LDAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PAST PRESIDENTS' DINNER (Present LDAA Board of Directors and Past LDAA Presidents only) EVENING FREE 7:00-9:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN DAY 2 (MONDAY, JUNE 29) 8:00-5:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 9:00-9:45 WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF EXHIBITORS The Honorable Charles Riddle III, LDAA President Mr. E. Pete Adams, LDAA Executive Director Mr. S. Andrew Shealy, ADA Section President Mrs. Melissa Sonnier, DAI Section President 9:45-11:15 SESSION #1 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Recent Decisions (Learn from the dynamic duo what the courts have been up to and what that means to prosecutors.) Mr. Bernard E. Boudreaux, Jr., Partner Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., Baton Rouge, LA Professor Cheney C. Joseph, Jr., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Paul M. Hebert Law School, Baton Rouge, LA 11:15-1:15 LUNCH (On Your Own)

2 1:15-2:15 SESSION #2 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Your Office s Revealed, but Perhaps Not Accurately! (A recent decision by the 3rd Circuit held that under the Public Records Act, your office s must be produced in electronic form. This raises the troublesome issue of possible alteration. Join the lead attorney defending this case to discuss the implications of Johnson v. Pineville.) Mr. Mark F. Vilar, Attorney at Law Faircloth, Vilar & Elliott, L.L.C., Alexandria, LA 2:15-2:30 BREAK 2:30-3:30 SESSION #3 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Highway Safety - A National Perspective (Notwithstanding the efforts of prosecutors and law enforcement and the incidence of serious injury or death, the number of DWIs has not declined in Louisiana in the past ten years! Rick Malone will not only give us a national perspective, but also assist prosecutors in evaluations of offenses and securing convictions and address the broader question of improving highway traffic safety as a whole in our state.) Mr. Richard A. Rick Malone, Executive Director Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Atlanta, GA 3:30-3:45 BREAK 3:45-5:15 SESSION #4 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Legislative Update and Statutes and Laws Pertaining to DARS (Join us for the latest developments from the 2009 Legislative session and find out how your retirement system operates.) Mr. E. Pete Adams, Executive Director Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Baton Rouge, LA 5:15-6:30 SOCIAL FUNCTION 7:00-9:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 7:30-8:30 LDAA PRAYER BREAKFAST DAY 3 (TUESDAY, JUNE 30) 8:00-5:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 9:00-10:00 SESSION #5 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Expungements (There is considerable disagreement between judges, prosecutors and clerks of court regarding eligibility and appropriate procedures for CCrP 893 and 894. Given the confusing nature of the expungement statutes, courts often order them improperly. Join an experienced prosecutor to learn how to properly navigate the expungement process.) Mr. S. Andrew Andy Shealy, First Assistant District Attorney 3 rd Judicial District, Ruston, LA

3 10:00-10:15 BREAK Through the Eyes of the Victim (We all know that child sexual abuse stays with its victims forever, but did you ever wonder how? What are the manifestations? How do they cope? And more importantly, what can we learn from them so that we do our jobs better? Two child sexual abuse survivors have agreed to share their stories, the impact of the abuse on their lives, and their criticisms of the criminal justice system.) Ms. Amanda Law, Bossier City, LA Ms. Courtney D., Brentwood, TN Mr. Hugo A. Holland, Jr., Assistant District Attorney 1 st Judicial District, Shreveport, LA DART / HIGHWAY SAFETY TRACK Impaired Drivers Without BAC (An all too familiar scenario - the stop of a vehicle with obvious driver impairment, but no BAC! Find out what resources and experts are available to prosecutors in such cases to aid in obtaining a drugged driver conviction.) Sergeant Jay J. Cripple, Supervisor, Applied Technology SFST / DECP State Coordinator, Louisiana State Police, Baton Rouge, LA 10:15-11:45 SESSION #6 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Exculpatory Evidence: A Prosecutor s Primer (What is exculpatory evidence and how does a prosecutor recognize it? While many feel that exculpatory evidence is like pornography, I recognize it when I see it, it is not that simple. This presentation will address the principles of Brady, discuss the obligations of prosecutors and provide guidance in this critical area.) Mr. Clifford R. Strider III, Assistant Attorney General Louisiana Department of Justice, Baton Rouge, LA Sex Offender Registration Update (There is no area of the law with more potential for embarrassment for the office of the District Attorney than that dealing with sex offenders and sex offender registration. Registration requirements are complex and seem to change annually, and such cases can be tedious to investigate and prosecute. The entire area has its pitfalls. This session provides the most current updates as well as some tips and tricks for investigators and prosecutors alike.) Mr. Hugo A. Holland, Jr., Assistant District Attorney 1 st Judicial District, Shreveport, LA DART / HIGHWAY SAFETY TRACK Improving DWI Conviction Rates (Enhance your knowledge of techniques to use, and pitfalls to avoid, to improve your DWI conviction rates.) Mrs. Norma Broussard, Assistant District Attorney 24 th Judicial District, Gretna, LA 11:45-1:45 BREAK

4 1:45-2:45 SESSION #7 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 2:45-3:00 BREAK Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud (As the largest provider of workers compensation insurance in Louisiana, LWCC is a leader in the battle against fraud. This presentation will provide an overview of the workers compensation system in our state and the types of fraud that occur, including claimant, policyholder and agent fraud.) Mrs. Jill Breard, Risk Management Services Operations Manager Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation, Baton Rouge, LA Peer-to-Peer Investigations (Peer-to-Peer networks have been identified as a growing problem in the dissemination of child pornography. This increase may be attributable to, among other things, the popularity of Peer-to Peer networks, as well as the overall increase of child pornography available on the Internet. This session will cover the basic overview of IP addresses as well as the latest in online and Peer-to-Peer investigations. Legal issues in these investigations will also be discussed such as issuing a search warrant for versus a subpoena duces tecum, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and forensic issues, just to name a few.) TFC Chad M. Gremillion, Louisiana State Police Region 2 Criminal Investigations, Alexandria, LA Mr. Toby Aguillard, Investigator Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff s Office, Hammond, LA DART / HIGHWAY SAFETY TRACK Counterfeit Property Prosecutions (Learn the techniques necessary to handle counterfeit property prosecutions.) Mr. Thomas L. Marquoit, Deputy County Attorney Maricopa County Attorney s Office, Phoenix, AZ Mr. Jim Orr, Anti-Piracy Trainer and Investigator Orr Investigations, Recording Industry Association of America Anaheim, CA 3:00-4:00 SESSION #8 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 4:00-4:15 BREAK ATF Assistance in Cases With Weapons (Rules and policies about ATF have become state prosecutor-friendly. You may be able to avoid a refusal of prosecution in cases where weapons are evidence.) Mrs. Elizabeth D. Chatelain, Division Counsel United States Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Metairie, LA Peer-to-Peer Investigations (CONTINUED)

5 4:15-5:15 SESSION #9 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) (Established in 2007 through a partnership initiative between the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service, the Alabama District Attorneys Association, the State of Alabama and the city of Hoover, the NCFI provides state and local prosecutors and law enforcement officers the training necessary to conduct basic electronic crimes investigations, respond to intrusion incidents, and conduct computer forensics examinations. Come learn how this innovative facility and strategic partnership can substantially enhance your skills when handling the evolving and increasingly numerous electronic crime cases affecting communities nationwide.) Mr. Barry Matson, Deputy Director Alabama Office of Prosecution Services, Montgomery, AL Peer-to-Peer Investigations (CONTINUED) 4:45-7:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN EVENING FREE DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY, JULY 1) [All sessions on Wednesday will be held jointly with ADAA attendees] 7:00-8:30 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 8:00-12:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 8:30-9:30 SESSION #10 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Professionalism (We still wear the white hats don t we? Of course, but even though we are still the good guys, prosecutors across America are under increasing scrutiny from the media, public and courts. Participate in a frank discussion about issues facing prosecutors in the wake of recent landmark decisions and high profile cases of prosecutorial misconduct.) Mr. Stephen B. Street, Jr., State Inspector General Louisiana Office of State Inspector General, Baton Rouge, LA DAI TRACK LoJack for Laptops Theft Recovery System and Forensic Intelligence Tools (LoJack for Laptops can provide both documentary evidence and intelligence to law enforcement on unsolved crimes and other criminal activity. Learn how this theft recovery system can impact your ability to solve related crimes.) Ms. Jennifer Bramlett, Southeast Regional Recovery Manager Absolute Software, LoJack for Laptops, Atlanta, GA

6 9:00-12:00 SESSION #10-A (3.00 CLE CREDITS) 9:30-9:45 BREAK ADAA TRACK Trademark and Piracy Theft (Trademark and piracy theft affects the financial foundation of our local communities. Billions of dollars every year are stolen through these methods. Learn how to effectively investigate and prosecute these cases. Also learn how these illegal assets facilitate other criminal activity such as the drug trade, human trafficking and gang related crimes.) Mr. J. Jason Daniels, Regional Investigator Anti-Piracy Unit, Recording Industry Association of America, Atlanta, GA 9:45-10:45 SESSION #11 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 10:45-11:00 BREAK How to Give Effective News Media Interviews (Every interview with a reporter is an opportunity to send a message to the public. This program distills the art of giving good interviews down to its essential parts and offers practical Dos and Don ts.) Mr. Bill Furlow, Crisis and Strategic Communications Consultants Furlow Communications, Natchez, MS Mrs. Davilynn Furlow, Crisis and Strategic Communications Consultants Furlow Communications, Natchez, MS DAI TRACK LoJack for Laptops Theft Recovery System and Forensic Intelligence Tools (CONTINUED) Leave No Witness Behind - How to Explore all Resources in Child Sexual Assault Cases (Child sexual assault cases demand that we re-think what information we need to present to the jury. This one hour discussion will suggest new witnesses to consider calling at trial and new information to get out of your old standbys.) Ms. Catherine Evans, Assistant District Attorney Harris County District Attorney s Office, Houston, TX ADAA TRACK 2009 and Beyond: Where are the Advances in Forensic DNA Testing Going to Take Us? What are the Possibilities? (The science of DNA has been felt throughout the criminal justice arena; however, its greatest impact may be yet to come. This presentation will provide an overview of the recent advances in Forensic DNA testing and their impact for prosecutors in 2009 and beyond. Mr. Della Manna will discuss familial DNA searching; integrating DNA testing into solving Cold Case strategies; the feasibility of Touch DNA sampling; the legal and legislative issues surrounding Arrestee DNA testing; as an update on the performance of the State and National DNA Database programs (CODIS). Mr. Angelo Della Manna, Chief of Forensic Biology and DNA Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Auburn, AL

7 11:00-12:00 SESSION #12 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Ethics and Exculpatory Evidence (What are the ethical implications of exculpatory evidence? No longer does a violation of Brady only affect your verdict, it may affect your ability to practice law. This presentation will explore the ethical considerations of Brady evidence.) Mr. Clifford R. Strider III, Assistant Attorney General Louisiana Department of Justice, Baton Rouge, LA DAI TRACK LoJack for Laptops Theft Recovery System and Forensic Intelligence Tools (CONTINUED) 12:00-6:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 1:30-3:00 SESSION #12-A (1.50 CLE CREDITS) ADAA TRACK Traffic Homicide and Assault Prosecution (This course will be offered to those who prosecute or will prosecute in the future, traffic related homicides or assaults. The attendees will experience a case study involving many unique and common issues surrounding the highly technical aspects of an effective traffic homicide or assault prosecution. We will hear from experienced prosecutors and investigators involved in this field and learn innovative methods to conduct investigations, voir dire, direct and cross examination of scene witnesses as well as expert witnesses. The DUI homicide will take centre stage in this interesting class and roundtable discussion.) Ms. Becky Grimes, Assistant District Attorney 39 th Judicial Court, Athens, AL Mr. Brandon Hughes, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Alabama District Attorney s Association / OPS, Montgomery, AL 6:00-8:00 SOCIAL FUNCTION (Joint Function with ADAA) DAY 5 (THURSDAY, JULY 2) [All sessions on Thursday will be held jointly with ADAA attendees] 7:00-8:30 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 8:00-5:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 8:30-10:00 SESSION #13 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Target Stores and Prosecutors? What s the Connection? (In this presentation, Roger Coursey, an executive with Target Corporation, will highlight how their investigations teams have developed and built numerous resources and partnerships to not only limit store losses but also improve the communities in which we live. Through the use of their two accredited forensics labs, multiple sting trailers, 13 investigation / fusion centers, and one of the largest retail investigations teams in the country, they are making a difference in the fight against Organized Retail Crime.) Mr. Roger D. Coursey, CFI Regional Investigations Manager, Dallas Investigations Center Target Corporation, Dallas, TX DART / HIGHWAY SAFETY TRACK

8 10:00-10:15 BREAK DWI Courts (Louisiana presently has four DWI courts. Nationwide, It has been proven that DWI courts reduce DWI recidivism. A DWI court in your district could make the difference.) Mr. David Wallace, Director National Center for DWI Courts, Alexandria, VA ADAA TRACK Hear Me Now and Remember What I Said: They Way Juries Listen and Learn (Have you ever had difficulty connecting with a juror? Have you ever wondered if your argument style was persuasive enough to reach every juror on your panel? Have you ever finished a closing and wondered if the jurors heard your story? Identifying how people listen and learn is critical to persuasion. Effective communication is an essential element to every successful jury trial. This session will force you to think outside the box to develop communication skills that will not only ensure that your audiences will hear you but that they will also remember what you said. ) Ms. Kimberly N. Overton, Chief Resource Prosecutor North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, Raleigh, NC 10:15-11:45 SESSION #14 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Prosecuting the Cold Case: The Anatomy of a Murder Investigation (This team has prosecuted violent criminals for nearly 25 years. Conservatively speaking, the recent trial of Tyrone Delgado represents the most legally and factually complex case that they have ever seen. This investigation is an excellent example of interagency cooperation, as well as a vivid reminder of the virtues of embracing a police/prosecutor team approach to fighting crime. The prosecution on the case was challenging on many levels, not the least of which involved maneuvering around some tricky ethical/moral considerations.) The Honorable Benjamin R. David, District Attorney 5 th District, Wilmington, NC Mr. Jonathan David, Assistant District Attorney and Lead Prosecutor Wilmington Violent Crime Task Force, 5 th District, Wilmington, NC 11:45-1:45 LUNCH (on your own) ADA SECTION BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING DAI SECTION BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING 1:45-3:15 SESSION #15 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) 3:15-3:30 BREAK Prosecuting the Cold Case: The Anatomy of a Murder Investigation (CONTINUED) 3:30-5:00 LDAA GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING (All conference registrants are invited to attend.) DEPART DAY 6 (FRIDAY, JULY 3)