The Louisiana District Attorneys Association Presents June 28-30, 2016 - Sandestin Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West - Destin, FL 32550
Registration Registration is open to everyone employed within the criminal justice system. The registration fee is $325 for registrations postmarked or faxed before Friday, May 13, 2016, and $425 after this date. The late registration fee is $525 at the door. The registration fee includes all training sessions, handouts and coffee breaks for the registrant, and planned social functions for the registrant and spouse/guest. Accommodations, travel expenses, and incidentals are the responsibility of the registrant. Payment may be made at a later date prior to the Conference. Refund policy: If the LDAA office is notified by Friday, June 17, 2016, in writing or by telephone, a full refund will be made. After this cutoff date, there will be no refunds. Please note that NO SHOWS will be billed. You can register for the LDAA 39 th Annual conference at WWW.LDAA.ORG or by CLICKING HERE. When you work in the justice system, you walk a fine line every day. accommodations The Association has obtained special accommodation rates for attendees at the Conference site, the Sandestin Resort, located at 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West in Destin, Florida. All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees in effect at time of check-in (currently 7.5% sales tax, 4.5% bed tax, and 12% resort fee). You can secure reservations by calling the Resort reservation desk at (800) 320-8115 or click here to make online reservations. Our group code is 231910. A deposit of one night s room rate is required to secure rooms. Please note that the room block will be released to the general public on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Therefore, early response is encouraged. EARLY DEPARTURE FEE In the event a guest checks out prior to the guest s reserved checkout date, the hotel will add an early checkout fee to the guest s account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. Every effort is made to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time of 4:00 p.m.; however, rooms may not be immediately available. Also note that check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
This Conference Qualifies for a Maximum of 12.50 CLE CREDITS including ethics and professionalism. Travel Day Agenda DAY 1 (SUNDAY, JUNE 26) 1:00-7:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 1:30-3:30 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 4:00-5:30 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 DAY 2 (MONDAY, JUNE 27) 7:00-9:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 8:00-4:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 9:00-9:45 WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF EXHIBITORS The Honorable Hillar C. Moore III, LDAA President District Attorney, 19th Judicial District, Baton Rouge, LA Mr. E. Pete Adams, Executive Director Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Baton Rouge, LA Mr. Robert L. Odinet, ADA Section President Assistant District Attorney, 16th Judicial District St. Martinville, LA Mr. William Billy Clark, DAI Section President District Attorney Investigator, 23rd Judicial District Donaldsonville, LA 9:45-11:00 SESSION #1 (1.25 CLE CREDITS) Recent Decisions (The courts have been busy this year. Come hear from our panel of judicial experts what the cases mean for us.) The Honorable Marcus R. Clark, Associate Justice Supreme Court of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA The Honorable Harmon Drew, Jr., Appellate Court Judge Second Circuit Court of Appeal, Shreveport, LA Mrs. Jean Talley Drew, Research Attorney Second Circuit Court of Appeal, Shreveport, LA 11:00-12:30 LUNCH (On Your Own) 12:30-1:45 SESSION #2 (1.25 CLE CREDIT) 1:45-2:00 BREAK Why You Don t See What You Thought You Saw Limitations of Mobile Video Recording (Law enforcement agencies across the nation are using video to document key information. But does the videotape tell the whole story particularly when it comes to traffic stops? Explore why video recordings may not be the best evidence in court, ways to improve video recording of events, and how to explain the video doesn t lie defense argument when the recording doesn t adequately capture the actions of the defendant in impaired driving cases.) Sergeant Christopher Andreacola Tucson Police Department, Tucson, AZ
2:00-3:00 SESSION #3 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 3:00-3:15 BREAK Officer Involved Shootings and Other Incidents (These high profile cases receive round-the-clock media coverage. Find out how to handle these cases when you re under the microscope.) The Honorable Hillar C. Moore III, District Attorney 19th Judicial District, Baton Rouge, LA Mr. Lamar Sims, Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney Second Judicial District, Denver, CO 3:15-4:15 SESSION #4 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Officer Involved Shootings and Other Incidents (Continued) 4:15-6:00 SOCIAL FUNCTION DAY 3 (TUESDAY, JUNE 28) 7:00-9:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 7:30-8:30 LDAA PRAYER BREAKFAST 7:00-1:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 9:00-10:00 SESSION #5 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 10:00-10:15 BREAK Ethics (You are walking a tightrope and there are alligators below you, waiting for you to stumble! Learn how to protect yourself in the current climate of attacking prosecutors.) The Honorable Marcus R. Clark, Associate Justice Supreme Court of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA 10:15-11:45 SESSION #6 (1.50 CLE CREDITS) Combating the Pro-Marijuana Movement: Facts and Myths (The media and many politicians think that marijuana legalization would solve all of our problems, both fiscal and with the alleged over-incarceration problem. Come hear the truth about marijuana.) Mr. David G. Evans, Esq. Attorney at Law, LLC, Flemington, NJ HIGHWAY SAFETY BREAKOUT Prosecuting the Drugged Driver (Statistics show that drug impaired driving is increasing nationwide. Learn about the unique challenges that prosecutors and officers face in prosecuting the drugged driver, and how to combat those challenges.) Ms. Jessica Raines, Assistant District Attorney 24th Judicial District, Gretna, LA Sr. Trooper Jared David Louisiana State Police Applied Technology Unit Baton Rouge, LA HUMAN TRAFFICKING BREAKOUT Human Trafficking Prosecution Strategies (A seasoned prosecutor explains how to best handle this emerging area of prosecution, including how to assist victims and where to look for the hidden victims of human trafficking.) Ms. Christa Jane Anderson, Attorney Advisor Aequitas - The Prosecutor s Resource on Violence Against Women, San Francisco, CA 11:45-1:00 ADA SECTION BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING DAI SECTION BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING AFTERNOON AND EVENING FREE
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29) 7:00-1:00 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 12:00-5:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 1:00-2:15 SESSION #7 (1.25 CLE CREDITS) 2:15-2:30 BREAK DNA: TrueAlleles Statistical Analysis: DNA Statistical Analysis - Probabilistic Genotyping (The CSI effect still exists. Listen and learn how to explain DNA statistical analysis to your juries.) Dr. Mark W. Perlin, PhD, MD, PhD Chief Scientific and Executive Officer, Cybergenetics Pittsburgh, PA HUMAN TRAFFICKING BREAKOUT Human Trafficking in Louisiana (Learn about prosecuting human trafficking in Louisiana, and how state and federal resources can be used together.) Mr. Paul Pugliese, Assistant United States Attorney Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA 2:30-3:30 SESSION #8 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) Voir Dire and Body Language (Learn how to make your jury selection process more effective by reading juror s body language and nonverbal cues.) Mr. Hugo A. Holland, Jr., Special Assistant District Attorney Shreveport, LA HUMAN TRAFFICKING BREAKOUT Identifying Human Trafficking Defendants and Tracking Sex Offenders (Find out how this program can assist you in prosecuting sex offenders and human traffickers.) Ms. Susan Church, District Attorney Investigator 24th Judicial District, Gretna, LA Mr. Julio Perez, Executive Assistant Director OffenderWatch Initiative, Inc., Covington, LA 3:30-3:45 BREAK Ms. Rose M. Richardson, Executive Director OffenderWatch Initiative, Inc., Covington, LA 3:45-5:00 SESSION #9 (1.25 CLE CREDITS) Post-Conviction Relief Workshop (Your case isn t over when the jury convicts! Come learn how to protect your case in post-conviction proceedings.) Mr. Dale R. Lee, Assistant District Attorney 19th Judicial District, Baton Rouge, LA Ms. Carla S. Sigler, Assistant District Attorney 14th Judicial District, Lake Charles, LA VIOLENT CRIME BREAKOUT Animal Cruelty Prosecutions and Using Expert Testimony (Animal Cruelty is now tracked by the FBI as a serious, violent crime. Come hear from a recognized expert on what facts and evidence will help you prove your case.) Dr. Melinda Merck, DVM Veterinary Forensics Consulting, LLC, Austin, TX 5:00-6:00 SOCIAL FUNCTION EVENING FREE DAY 5 (THURSDAY, JUNE 30) 7:00-9:15 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN 7:00-12:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 8:00-9:00 LDAA GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING (All conference registrants are invited to attend.)
9:00-9:15 BREAK 9:15-10:15 SESSION #10 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) 10:15-10:30 BREAK Professionalism (Just because it s mandatory doesn t mean it can t be interesting! Come hear about the latest developments in professionalism that affect you.) The Honorable Beau M. Higginbotham, District Judge 19th Judicial District Court, Baton Rouge, LA The Honorable Jason Verdigets, District Judge 23rd Judicial District Court, Gonzales, LA 10:30-11:30 SESSION #11 (1.00 CLE CREDIT) ADJOURN AND DEPART Legislative Update and DARS (Our fearless leader recaps the insanity that is commonly referred to as the Louisiana Legislative Session.) Mr. E. Pete Adams, Executive Director Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Baton Rouge, LA Upcoming Trainings LDAA 13th Annual VAC / Victim Witness Assistance Seminar July 20-22, 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette Lafayette, LA LDAA Fall Seminar November 2-4, 2016 Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel Baton Rouge, LA If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LDAA HEADQUARTERS 1645 Nicholson Drive - Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-242-0171 Fax: 225-387-0237