April 26, 2008
2008 April Meeting
An abbreviated SDR from Kathi Drew, and Brad Lollar presents an enlightening report on the collateral consequences of conviction. I know I was surprised to find out quite a few of them.
March 26, 2008
Polygraph Powerpoint
John Swartz’s powerpoint on the applications of polygraph tests in criminal cases.
March 21, 2008
2008 March Meeting
We join this episode already in progress because our hero was late, or the meeting started early, depending on who you ask. This month’s meeting features John S. Schwartz, Criminal and Clinical Polygrapher. John came prepared with a fancy Power Point presentation that we’ve convinced him to make available. Posting to follow.
And, as always, the Significant Decisions Report from the Appellate section of the PD’s office, this month offered by Kathi Drew.
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Judge Lena Levario recently brought a disturbing memo to the attention of the DCDLA Board of Directors this month. It seems the District Clerk, responding to concerns over the costs involved with storing evidence in criminal cases, has drafted a proposed new policy which would allow for the destruction of a great deal of post-conviction evidence that has been heretofore retained indefinitely. The Board has come out in unanimous opposition to the destruction of any evidence that may prove exculpatory in the future. You can read the proposal here.
February 26, 2008
2008 February SDR
This month’s SDR is given by Kathi Drew with the Public Defender’s office. Email her at kdrew@dallascounty.org
2008 February Meeting
Lots of speakers this month!
This meeting starts with an announcement by Tracy Burns from The Attorney Store.com, an online legal directory. Her company will be listing all DCDLA members free for 90 days.
The Significant Decisions Report is given by Kathi Drew of the PD’s office (file to follow)
Juvenile DA Rex Anderson gives us an idea as to the criteria they use in certifications and sentencing of juvenile cases and the effects of recent legislation lowering TYC’s age retention to 19 (from 21).
And finally, Judge William Mazur delivers an emotional and compelling appeal for getting into juvenile justice work and proposes some legislation that he believes would substantially help children and families in the system.
And in final announcements,
- Members are advised that DCDLA has installed its much-awaited copier on the 11th floor. Copies are free for the time being, and a coin box will be installed soon to support paper, toner, and maintenance.
- The Jim Open Golf tournament has been scheduled for May 22 at the Dallas Golf Club. Entry will be $135 per golfer.
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Proposed procedure for determining competency in misdemeanor cases
From Mikah:
This is the latest version, of the competency process for misd. courts. Hope this helps everyone. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Thanks, for the heads up on the DCDLA luncheon. Mikah
Mikah Mitchell Dallas County Criminal Court Manager Frank Crowley Court Building 133 N. Industrial L.B. # 3 Dallas Tx 75207 214/653-5721 fax: 214/653-5777
February 12, 2008
2008 January SDR
Christian Souza’s handout detailing significant decisions from the January meeting.
January 29, 2008
2008 January Handout
January 17, 2008
20080117 Meeting
In this meeting, Peter Lesser shares his experiences serving as foreman of two grand juries. We also hear from Damita Sangermano, administrative chief of the Grand Jury section of the Dallas County DA about the new Grand Jury policies and practices, specifically the policy allowing defense attorneys to actually enter the Grand Jury proceedings and make presentations.
All of this after a significant decisions report provided by Christian Souza of the Public Defender’s office.
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