On-Demand: Wisconsin is now a Daubert State: Admitting Expert Testimony

Wisconsin State Public Defender's On-Demand Training presents...

Wisconsin is now a Daubert State: Admitting Expert Testimony under the New Law

Tuition:

$50 - Private attorneys actively taking public defender appointments.

$100 - All other criminal defense attorneys.

Please mail tuition in the form of a check made payable to “State Public Defender” to:

Phil Mergen

State Public Defender

315 N. Henry St., 2nd Floor

Madison, WI 53703

CLE Credit:

This program has been approved for 3.5 total Continuing Legal Education Credits.

Here are brief instructions to get you started.

Creating a User Account:

1. Go to http://training.wisspd.org

2. Click on Create new account (in the “Login” box on the top right of the screen)

3. Fill out the form with your details.

4. An email will be immediately sent to your email address.

5. Read your email, and click on the web link it contains.

6. Your account will be confirmed and you will be logged in.

7. Now, select the course you want to participate in.

8. If you are prompted for an "enrollment key" - use the one that the SPD has given you. This will "enroll" you in the course (see below).

9. You can now access the full course. From now on you will only need to enter your personal username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in.

Navigating the Course:

1. The “enrollment key” for Wisconsin is now a Daubert State is 204.

2. The course is divided into a number of sections, including brief videos, PDF documents and short quizzes. It is not necessary to finish the course in one sitting.  

3. The videos and PDFs open in a separate window. When finished with a video or PDF, simply close the window to return to the course.

4. The quizzes open within the course itself. When finished with a quiz, click on the “Daubert April 2011” button in the upper left of the screen or at the bottom of the screen to return to the course.

If you have any questions about the SPD’s on-demand training, please feel free to contact the SPD Training  Division.

Daubert Training Materials Now Available

Although the live program is full, you can still have access to the materials. 


Daubert Primer
New Evidence Rules and Wisconsin Criminal Litigation
Professor Daniel Blinka


Daubert Litigation Strategies
Attorney Craig Albee


Also, watch for this training to be available at our new on-demand site by early May.
http://training.wisspd.org/


About the Program:

In January 2011, the Wisconsin Legislature made substantial revisions to Wis. Stats. Ch. 907 regarding the admissibility of expert testimony. These revisions have brought Wisconsin into line with what is known in the federal system as the “Daubert” standard and potentially opens up a new area of litigation concerning what scientific testimony should now be permitted in Wisconsin courtrooms. 

The program will begin with Professor Daniel Blinka, one of Wisconsin’s foremost experts on evidence, explaining the new law and how federal courts have construed it under Daubert. Professor Blinka’s presentation will be followed by separate breakouts for defense lawyers and prosecutors to discuss litigation under the new standards. Finally, the program will conclude with a presentation by Circuit Court Judge Ellen Brostrom and United States Magistrate Judge Patricia Gorence on how the courts should apply the new statutes.

On-Demand: Chapter 51 Involuntary Civil Commitment Cases

Wisconsin State Public Defender's On-Demand Training presents...

Private Bar Specialty Certification Training: Chapter 51 Involuntary Civil Commitment Cases

Tuition:
$50 - Private attorneys actively taking public defender appointments.

$100 - All other criminal defense attorneys.

Please mail tuition in the form of a check made payable to “State Public Defender” to:

Phil Mergen

State Public Defender

315 N. Henry St., 2nd Floor

Madison, WI 53703

CLE Credit:

This program has been approved for 2.0 total Continuing Legal Education Credits.

Here are brief instructions to get you started.

Creating a User Account:

1. Go to http://training.wisspd.org

2. Click on Create new account (in the “Login” box on the top right of the screen)

3. Fill out the form with your details.

4. An email will be immediately sent to your email address.

5. Read your email, and click on the web link it contains.

6. Your account will be confirmed and you will be logged in.

7. Now, select the course you want to participate in.

8. If you are prompted for an "enrollment key" - use the one that the SPD has given you. This will "enroll" you in the course (see below).

9. You can now access the full course. From now on you will only need to enter your personal username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in.

Navigating the Course:

1. The “enrollment key” for Chapter 51 Involuntary Civil Commitment Cases is 203.

2. The course is divided into a number of sections, including brief videos, PDF documents and short quizzes. It is not necessary to finish the course in one sitting.  

3. The videos and PDFs open in a separate window. When finished with a video or PDF, simply close the window to return to the course.

4. The quizzes open within the course itself. When finished with a quiz, click on the “Chapter 51 Nov 2010” button in the upper left of the screen or at the bottom of the screen to return to the course.

If you have any questions about the SPD’s on-demand training, please feel free to contact the SPD Training  Division.

“Like” us on Facebook for a chance to win a $50 credit for use towards future SPD training seminars.

On-Demand: Probation, Parole and Extended Supervision Revocation Cases

Wisconsin State Public Defender's On-Demand Training presents...

Private Bar Specialty Certification Training: Probation, Parole and Extended Supervision Revocation Cases

Tuition:

                       $50 - Private attorneys actively taking public defender appointments.

$100 - All other criminal defense attorneys.

Please mail tuition in the form of a check made payable to “State Public Defender” to:

Phil Mergen

State Public Defender

315 N. Henry St., 2nd Floor

Madison, WI 53703

CLE Credit:

This program has been approved for 1.5 total Continuing Legal Education Credits.

Here are brief instructions to get you started.

Creating a User Account:

1. Go to http://training.wisspd.org

2. Click on Create new account (in the “Login” box on the top right of the screen)

3. Fill out the form with your details.

4. An email will be immediately sent to your email address.

5. Read your email, and click on the web link it contains.

6. Your account will be confirmed and you will be logged in.

7. Now, select the course you want to participate in.

8. If you are prompted for an "enrollment key" - use the one that the SPD has given you. This will "enroll" you in the course (see below).

9. You can now access the full course. From now on you will only need to enter your personal username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in.

Navigating the Course:

1. The “enrollment key” for Probation, Parole and Extended Supervision Revocation Cases is 202.

2. The course is divided into a number of sections, including brief videos, PDF documents and short quizzes. It is not necessary to finish the course in one sitting.  

3. The videos and PDFs open in a separate window. When finished with a video or PDF, simply close the window to return to the course.

4. The quizzes open within the course itself. When finished with a quiz, click on the “Revocation Nov 2010” button in the upper left of the screen or at the bottom of the screen to return to the course.

If you have any questions about the SPD’s on-demand training, please feel free to contact the SPD Training  Division.

“Like” us on Facebook for a chance to win a $50 credit for use towards future SPD training seminars.

Register Now! SOCDA 2011 Conference

Sex Offender Commitment Defense Association (SOCDA) 2011 Conference

"The ABCs of SVP Commitment Trials: Effective Trial Practice and Recent Research"

Co-Sponsored by Local Experts and the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office

August 13-14, 2011

Hilton Chicago-Northbrook Hotel

Northbrook, Illinois

The 2011 SOCDA Conference will include presentations of effective trial preparation strategies and trial practices.  Attorneys new to SVP practice, and experienced SVP attorneys, will get the most up-to-date information on trial strategies, and research on risk assessment and diagnostic issues.  In addition, a panel of experts will answer your questions about the state of SVP science.  The conference will conclude with an open forum to discuss issues with fellow SVP attorneys, and winning strategies. 

Tuition: $50.00

Please mail completed registration form below and tuition in the form of a check made payable to “State Public Defenders Office” to:                                        

Phil Mergen

Office of the State Public Defender

315 N. Henry St., 2nd Floor

Madison, WI  53703

Email: mergenp@opd.wi.gov

Telephone: 608.261.0622

Continuing legal education credits will be applied for from the WI Board of Bar Examiners.

Agenda Now Posted! 2011 WATCP Annual Conference

The Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals' (WATCP) Annual Conference will be held April 26 & 27, 2011 at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.


Here's a look at this year's program agenda:




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Navigating the SPD's New On-Demand Training Site

Have you signed up for the State Public Defender's on-demand training yet? If not, here are some tips to help you navigate our new site. Also, be sure to check out the "Help" section located in the main menu of the site.


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