The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services (MCILS), in collaboration with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Strengthening the Sixth grant, is excited to present the 1st Annual Maine Indigent Defense...

PDS is hosting its Annual Public Defense Conference! This will be a week packed full of learning, networking, and fun. The first four days of the conference will focus on criminal defense. The final day will feature topics related to representing...

Lawyers are in a league of their own when it comes to expectations and challenges. This practical two-part seminar addresses pressures distinct to lawyering with elite approaches used by sports champions and other world-class achievers. The...

This presentation is designed to teach attorneys about the injuries that can result from Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), formerly known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. This presentation also covers related injuries such as fractures and retinal hemorrhages,...

This course will involve a deeper dive into the intersection of criminal law and immigration issues. This will include an overview of best practices; how to protect clients from ICE discovery, detainers, and detention; preserving clients’...

This one-hour CLE will provide practical information about criminal defense attorney obligations to advise noncitizen defendants about immigration consequences. It will cover the process to seek advice on immigration consequences and the...

This presentation reviews bruising as a medical condition and the use of Alternate Light Source photography and technology to improve injury assessment. A summary of current evidence-based research into ALS photography and its current validity...

This is an introductory CLE on the basics of bail in Maine. This training will include an overview of the standards for pre- and post-conviction bail; possible bail conditions; and the procedures governing bail, including motions for de novo...