District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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D.C. Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers
503 D Street, N.W.
Suite 320
Washington, D.C. 20001

Welcome!

You are at the home page of the District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (DCACDL). We invite you to come in, look around, and hopefully find some information that will help you in your law practice.

Who Are We?

As more fully explained in our Mission, which can be read by clicking the button to the left, DCACDL is an organization formed by criminal defense lawyers in the District of Columbia that, among other things, promotes constant improvement in all aspects of the administration of criminal justice and the protection of the rights of individuals.

In addition, we work on behalf of our membership in all relevant realms, and assist them in the practice of criminal defense law here in D.C. We receive no outside funding, and we depend on dues and contributions to exist and prosper and provide member services. Won't you join or renew your membership today?

Upcoming events:

MARCH 28, 2009

RIGHTS OF SPRING

DATE	March 28, 2009 (Saturday)
TIME	8:30am - 5:00pm
EVENT	Rights of Spring
TOPIC	Arguing the 4th and 5th amendment rights
ISSUES	Information Covered -Writing effective Motions to Supress -Cross Examination of Police Officers -Ethics -Investigation and Arguing Motions in Court -False confessions and Statements Bring your best Motion with you to share Proposed Schedule: 8:45 - 10:00 Panel Judge, discussion on Nuts & Bolts of Motions related to 4th and 5th Amendment concerns. 10:15 - 11:30 Bernie Grimm Automobile exceptions 11:30 - 12:30 Guest Lecture on Automobile stop involving window tint 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch 1:45 - 3:30 Guest Lecture on Cross examination as it relates to Motions practice and the difference between trial cross examination. 3:45 - 5:00 Break out sessions. Schedule subject to change.
CLE CREDIT	7.5 CLE credit hours will be extended
LOCATION	Mansion on O Street
COST	CD with Handouts available $25.00 Members by 3/20/2009 $110.00, at the Door $130 Non-Members by 3/20/2009 $150, at the Door $175 Membership to DCACDL $85 Prices subject to change.

DCACDL needs your help!

DCACDL is looking to fill its Secretary position. If you are interested in volunteering for the position or helping out in any other way please contact DCACDL.