The problem-solving court parts model was developed in New York City criminal courts over twenty years ago with the goal to eschew traditional models of prosecution in favor of a results-oriented approach that focused more on the needs of individuals facing criminal charges. Today there are dozens of specialized court parts throughout New York City Criminal Courts. Representing immigrants in these court parts requires an understanding of the procedural nuances of the specialized court part model and unique considerations around some of the models of judicial diversion that have been used in these parts. This training will provide a brief review of specialized court parts in New York City and how a case could end up there, teach defense attorneys about some of the considerations that could come up for immigrant clients in these court parts, and offer strategies for resolving the criminal case.
The training is virtual and free of charge. Advanced registration is required.
What you will learn:
- An overview of specialized court parts in New York City, including how a case may end up there
- Considerations for immigrant clients for plea offers of judicial diversion programs
- Strategies to resolve criminal cases for immigrants in specialized court parts
Who should attend:
Criminal defense or family defense attorneys who represent immigrant clients in New York City criminal court as well as Padilla or other immigration practitioners whose clients may enter these court parts and want more understanding of possible case resolution practices and strategies.
Presenters:
- Laura Wooley — Hotline Staff Attorney — Immigrant Defense Project
- Justine Brennan — Supervising Attorney — Brooklyn Defender Services
Dates:
Monday, August 26, 2024 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET)
Please note that this is an online event and will be held through the Zoom webinar platform.
Registration:
The program is presented free of charge.
Registration is currently open and will close on Monday, August 26, 2024 – 12:00pm (ET).
How to access a Zoom Webinar:
The Immigrant Defense Project requires all registrants to authenticate their profile in order to confirm the registrant’s identity. You must register for this webinar training using an email address that is associated with a Zoom account. If you did not do this, you will need to create a new account that corresponds to the email address used during your registration. How to Access a Zoom Webinar
Continuing Legal Education Credits:
IDP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York (2022–2025) in traditional and non-traditional formats. This transitional/non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour. No CLE credit may be earned for repeat attendance at any accredited CLE activity in a calendar year.
Additional Information:
- This course is offered free of charge.
- Training will be held online through the Zoom webinar platform. You must register for this webinar training using an email address that is associated with a Zoom account.
- Individuals who are not present during the live training will not be eligible for the CLE credits.
- CLE certifications will be distributed by September 23, 2024.
- Please send inquiries to [email protected]