Criminal Law Section

News from the Section

WebinarWebinar: Latest Developments in Criminal Restitution

Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

1 hour participatory MCLE credits.  You must register in advance in order to participate

Recent California Appellate court cases have made changes in the law of criminal restitution, which was already more complicated than most attorneys realize. This webinar will give practical instruction on how to deal with restitution issues including the application of comparative negligence principals to some criminal cases, in what cases previous insurance payments to victims should be offset against a restitution order, and how much a criminal restitution order can be increased by attorney's fees incurred by the victim

Speakers: Dana Grimes and Ken Ryken

Annual Writing Competition - Now Accepting 2012 Submissions and 2011 Winners Announced!

Fourth Annual Writing Competition - Now Accepting Submissions

The Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California is pleased to announce its Fourth Annual Competition for Student Papers in Criminal Law and/or Criminal Procedure

Prizes

Grand Prize

  • $500 cash prize
  • The Grand Prize –winning paper will be published in the Criminal Law Journal, the official quarterly publication of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California
  • One-year student membership in the Criminal Law Section

Three Honorable Mentions

  • $150 cash prize
  • Each of the papers awarded Honorable Mention status will be published in the Criminal Law Journal, the official quarterly publication of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California
  • One-year student membership in the Criminal Law Section

For More information, see 2012 Annual Writing Competition.

2011 Annual Competition Winners

Grand Prize

  • "Conflict of Interest Fraud" after Skilling, by Mark E. McDonald (NYU School of Law)

Honorable Mention Prizes:

  • Hawaii's HOPE Program: A Possible Alternative for Federal Drug Offenders?, by Lauren Kunkle (University of Virginia School of Law)
  • Prosecutorial Discretion: Constraints on Power, by Noah Marshall (UC Davis [King Hall] School of Law)
  • Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Virtual LWOP Sentencing after Graham v. Florida, by Christina Lenon (UCLA School of Law)

CLE at Your Convenience

View Criminal Law Section programs over the internet for participatory MCLE credit.Choose from more than 275 hours of official State Bar of California MCLE programs at both modem and broadband connection speeds.

Among the courses offered from the Criminal Law Section are:

  • Credibility and Character Evidence
  • Eliminating Bias in the Jury Selection Process: Tips & Tactics in Criminal & Civil Trials
  • Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Following Your Conscience Without Losing Your Head
  • Hate Crimes After 9/11: Where Do We Stand
  • He Said! She Said! Hearsay Rules and Objections
  • Jury Selection: Tips and Tactics in Criminal and Civil Trials
  • Legislative Update: New Laws for 2002
  • Motions in Limine: Win Before You Begin
  • Narc, Narc...Who's There?
  • The Innocence Project: When the Criminal Justice System Fails
  • Using a Language Interpreter

For more information, go to streaming audio and video, select "Criminal Law" and look for courses from the Criminal Law Section.

Versa-Tape Company has a large library of audio cds and dvds of educational programs sponsored by the State Bar of California and all of the State Bar Sections. For a detailed list of available Criminal Law programs, call 626-791-8907, 800-727-8883 or visit versatape.com.

Save money with CEB

CEB Discount Program for Section MembersContinuing Education of the Bar, California (CEB) is extending some special discount offers to our section. As a member of the Criminal Law Section, you're eligible for:

  • 10% off selected CEB print or online books
  • rebate on your section dues that can be applied to the cost of a CEB Gold CLE Passport or a CLE program ticket

A complete list of the products eligible for a discount is available on a CEB web page accessible through our Members Only Area. Information about the section dues rebate program can be found on the CEB Web site.

Contact Us

Criminal Law Section
The State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1639
415/538-2568
415/538-2368 fax