Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Law Forum

Half day

$405.00 incl. GST

4PD hours

Issues covered include: Criminal law, case law, memory experience, sexual experience, expert evidence, Evidence Act 2006, sentencing, imprisonment, anti-money laundering, costs, Criminal Procedure Act

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Forensic Evidence in Criminal Matters

1 Day

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: Alcohol, toxicology, drug, DNA, forensic, laser scanning

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Evidence in Criminal Matters Intensive

Half day

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: recent cases on evidence, Evidence Act, appellate trends, expert opinion evidence, hot tubbing, cross-examination, drug trials, search powers, warrantless searches, searching electronic devices

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Criminal Law: Ethics & Managing Client Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability

Half day

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

In this intensive and in-depth program you have an opportunity to develop skills to better handle individuals who have experienced a mental health issue, severe trauma or when you are confronted with a difficult ethical decision about what you ought to do. With the spectrum of clients extending, and an aging population these types of tough situations will arise more frequently which is why it is important consider how you and your practice will respond.

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Your Criminal Client: Your Responsibilities

Half day

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: Ethics for criminal lawyers, dementia, crime, post-sentencing, intellectual disability, trauma, adverse childhood exerpience

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Traffic and Driving Offences

Half day

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: Discharge Without Conviction Applications, Alcohol Interlock Licences, Rights of Police to Stop Drink Drivers,

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CANCELLED: Criminal Law Forum

Full day

$665.00 incl. GST

7PD hours

Issues covered include: Sentencing and Parole: Areas of Conflict, Zhang v R – The New Guideline Judgment for Methamphetamine Offending, State of Surveillance in New Zealand, Changes to the Evidence Act, Anti-Money Laundering and White Collar Crime Update, Defence Counsel Responsibilities to Client, Appellate Judgements Intensive

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Sentencing: Cases, Practice and Procedure

Half day

$405.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: reparations, s 27, s 106 discharge applications, Zhang v R

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The George Pell Verdict: Analysing the Implications

1 hour

$125.00 incl. GST

1PD points

Issues covered include: George Pell

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Criminal Law Forum

Hlaf day

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

Issues covered include: propensity evidence, surveillance, anti-money laundering, white collar crime

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AML/CFT: How to Lower Your Compliance Costs

1 hour

$125.00 incl. GST

1PD hours

Now that most lawyers have received the results of their first AML/CFT audit, this crucial AML/CFT update will provide insight into how to improve your audit result while managing the costs associated with complying with the regime.

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Evidence in Criminal Matters Intensive

3 hours

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

The effective use of evidence is the difference between winning or losing in the courtroom, so it’s imperative that you get it right. This must attend programme for criminal lawyers will analyse recent appellate judgments relating to propensity evidence, provide insight into expert opinion evidence and how you can effectively challenge the legality of search powers.

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Dealing with Trauma as a Legal Professional

1 hour

$125.00 incl. GST

1PD hours

WEB213NZA10: As a legal professional, you will frequently work with people and families who have past or present issues regarding mental health, cognitive functioning and adverse trauma reactions. Over time working within the legal profession can also affect our own mental health and functioning. This highly practical programme will be delivered by a consultant clinical psychologist to provide insight into how to recognise and address this mental health issue when it arises.

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Traffic and Driving Offences: Practice and Procedure

3 hours

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

WEB212NZA03: Traffic and driving matters often require a special approach to run them successfully. By understanding the practical nuances of defending these types of cases you can spare your client from hefty fines, loss of license or time behind bars. Attend and receive valuable insights from seasoned traffic law practitioners who will take you through break down the anatomy of a traffic matter, recent cases and latest on police searches of vehicles and more.

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Forensic Techniques and Evidence in Criminal Law: Understanding the Science

3 hours

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

WEB212NZA04: It is imperative for you as a criminal layer to stay up to date with new and evolving forensic techniques. Examine the latest in the various forensic disciplines such as DNA evidence, fingerprinting, firearms and ballistics, CCTV and facial recognition, and technology and social media. You will also consider aspects such as cognitive bias and how this evidence is currently being used and interpreted in the courts.

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Criminal Law Conference 2021

7 hours

$670.00 incl. GST

7PD hours

213NZA21: Now in its 5th year, the Criminal Law Conference is back once again to prepare you for the year to come. Don’t miss your chance to gain insights from our esteemed panel of experts on the CP (MIP) Act proceedings, Parole Board hearings, the latest in anti-money laundering, sentencing, acting as an amicus curaie, and search and surveillance. You will also explore recent and significant cases and updates that you need to know.

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Sentencing in Criminal Law: Critical Issues and Recent Cases

4 hours

$405.00 incl. GST

4PD hours

Getting a fair and appropriate sentence for your criminal client can be tough at the best of times, so it is critical that you are up to date on sentencing trends in court. This must-attend programme for criminal lawyers will bring you up to date on recent sentencing decisions as well as taking a deep dive into mental health factors, corrective and therapeutic outcomes, s 106 and developments relating to the registration of child sex offenders. WEB216NZA13

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AML/CFT: A Critical Update

1 hour

$125.00 incl. GST

1PD hours

Receive crucial updates and key insights into expected reforms, the current state of play and the top issues you need to know on AML/CFT. Examine the implications of the FATF report, DIA compliance activity, insights regarding the new regulators and the anticipated further changes. You will also take a deep dive into compliance and enforcement issues, potential mistakes and how you can fix them together with tips on how to successfully handle a DIA review. WEB219NZA07

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Evidence for Criminal Lawyers

3 hours

$335.00 incl. GST

3PD hours

The effective use of evidence can be the difference between winning or losing in the courtroom, so it is imperative that you get it right. This must attend programme for criminal lawyers will take you through the tips and traps of getting evidence in, challenging it and using it to its best effect. WEB219NZA13

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Criminal Law Conference 2022

7 hours

$670.00 incl. GST

7PD hours

Now in its 6th year, the Criminal Law Conference is back to prepare you for the year to come. Receive practical insights from an esteemed panel of experts on inadmissible admissions, cultural evidence and s27 reports, fitness and insanity, defending sex trial, AML and proceeds of crime, jury deliberations and sentencing. Gain your CPD hours and arm yourself with the unique skills and knowledge that are necessary to be successful in criminal law practice. 223NZA23

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