Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

OCDLA is an active membership with a listserv of 350 lawyers. We are hosting our Advanced Criminal Defense and Capital Litigation seminar April 23 & 24 in the OKC area. We would appreciate it if you could post our seminar in your newsletter or on your website and/or listserv. In exchange OCDLA would be pleased to return the favor for your criminal defense organization.

2008-2009 LCDLA Officers: Standing (left-to-right) are Vice-president for Education Mark Snodgrass, Director Pat Metze, Vice-president for Membership Trey McClendon, and Director Donnell Yandell. Seated (left-to-right) are Secretary-Treasurer Anne Hazlewood, President Laurie Key, and Vice-President for Court Liaison Philip Wischkeamper. Not pictured is Director Natalio Hernandez.

Mark Hall is looking for some assistance on some Municipal Court “Party Patrol” cases. Those interested should contact Mark at 744-9211. See the Member’s Only section for details.

Texas Young Lawyers Association is hosting the regional mock trial competition in Lubbock at the Courthouse on February 7-9, 2008, with every major law school competing. TYLA is in need of 143 people to act as witnesses during the competition. If you could spare a little time to role play, TYLA and our local students at TTU would greatly appreciate any help. Witnesses can be any age, gender etc. So, get the kids involved. The rounds will be held in the Lubbock County Court house. The statement can be found on the TYLA website. Listed under the link “Regional Problem REVISED” http://www.tyla.org/advocacy_ntc.html.

Anyone who is interested from the local bar, or knows someone who can help, contact Ashley Smith at ashley.e.smith@ttu.edu.

Come learn what went wrong, and why…

Mr. Russ Hunt Sr. will be flying in from Waco next Tuesday, February 5^th, to give a lunch-time presentation at Tech Law in the forum. Mr. Hunt represented Carlton Dotson after he was charged with killing his friend and teammate Patrick Dennehy.

Mr. Hunt will discuss what it was like providing criminal defense in such a high profile case, what has led to his overall success as an attorney, and what things young attorneys can do to help them get out to a fast and successful start.

Some type of Mexican food will be provided.

Anyone and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, Februray 5^th, 2007, at 12:00 noon in the Law School Forum.

SPONSORED BY CRIMINAL TRIAL LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION

I have set up a section on Flickr to archive all of the LCDLA photos. You can reach it by clicking the picture below, but the permanent link will be the Photos link to the left.

Enjoy!

ACLU of Texas and The Women’s Studies Program at Texas Tech University to Co-Sponsor Fourth Amendment Event:

[Lubbock Chapter Hosts Event]

Lubbock, TX: In response to the “War on College Kids” and the complaints of alleged police misconduct by the “Party Patrol” as well as the recognition that the Citizens of the Tech Terrace neighborhood may have been victimized by possible noise violations and late-night parties that may have disrupted their neighborhoods, the ACLU of Texas and the Women’s Studies Program of Texas Tech University will be co-sponsoring a public forum entitled: “The War on College Kids: Knowing Your Fourth Amendment Rights”

It is hoped that this event will afford our community, and in particular the University community, an opportunity to learn more about their Fourth Amendment rights. It is just as important to give City officials and Tech Terrace residents an opportunity to offer their viewpoints and observations, thus allowing a full picture of this issue.

This event will be held at Texas Tech University, Human Sciences Room 169, on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. It will be an educational forum and not a debate and the forum will be moderated.

For more information about the event, contact Vince Gonzales, President of the Lubbock Chapter of the ACLU, at 214-354-2337, or via e-mail at dpmitigation@hotmail.com.

Professor Pat Metze has informed me that Lydia Clay-Jackson,Board Certified in Criminal Law, Dean of the Trial College and future President of TCDLA is coming this Thursday, November 15th, to speak to the students at the law school and to work with his class on theory and theme preparation. Pat is planning a luncheon in her honor around noon Thursday (probably at the Lubbock Club – details to follow). Pat would like to know: how many of you would like to attend? Please respond to Pat at: patmetze@aol.com.

Also, don’t forget the Larry Elms memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in 137th District Court.

Finally, the November LCLDA meeting is also Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at The Blue Light. VP for Education Laurie Key has free MCLE lined up: representatives from SCRAM and DWI Court – including Tom Brummett – will give us all the details on these programs and answer any questions our members may have.

Discussion topics will include The War on College Kids, complaints filed against Judge Keller, the new lawyer seminar in the spring, Prairie Dog Lawyers Seminar plans, and third-year clerks with the DA’s office (what they can and can’t do).

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, Women’s Caucus, Hispanic Law Students Association, Tech Law Military Association, and Tech Law Democrats present “How to Beat a DWI” by Mimi Coffey

Friday, October 26, at noon in the forum

Mimi Coffey is a Tech Law alum and is one of the leading DWI defense attorneys in the state. She will be speaking about trying DWI cases from the defense attorney perspective and how she wins DWI trials.

• Lunch from Dickey’s BBQ will be provided.
• Mimi said that she had gotten approval to offer CLE credit to attendees. So, they can sign up to receive 30 minutes to an hour of credit tomorrow depending on how long it runs.
• There will be a raffle tomorrow for two tickets to the Texas Tech game on Saturday. They are on the 50th yard line on row 26. Mimi graciously donated the tickets back to CTLA in an effort to help with the costs of the engagement. All proceeds of the raffle go to CTLA, and will be used to put on more engagements.