2024 Judicial Education Course Catalog

September THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Post-Conviction Inlcuding Post-Trial Issues 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Maryland offers those convicted of crimes many avenues of collateral attack on their convictions in addition to the Uniform Post-Conviction Procedures Act. This course examines many of these “alternative” post-conviction vehicles, from allegations of illegal sentences to demands for genealogical DNA searches. We will discuss not only the substantive and procedural requirements for such claims, but also how to prepare for hearing such claims and how to set up chambers workflows to ensure that claims are handled fairly, promptly, and accurately. Coordinator: Hon. Robert Taylor, Jr. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Serious Traffic 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Why so serious? This training will focus on the heightened significance of must-appear, serious traffic cases. We will study the commonly issued must-appear citations, with an emphasis on evaluating drunk and drugged driving cases without a breath or blood test. In doing so, we will examine related fourth amendment concerns, including license plate readers. We will also discuss best practice probation considerations and options for serious traffic cases, with special attention to medical marijuana use. After taking this training, you will better understand why must appear citations are serious business! Coordinator: Hon. Kerwin Miller, Sr.

Routine Traffic 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

There is nothing “routine” about minor traffic. This training will take you on a road trip on the Transportation Article superhighway. On this journey, we will analyze commonly issued minor traffic citations and the application (misapplication) of the “beyond reasonable doubt” standard of proof to those citations. We will also make some pit stops to discuss common issues faced by judges on the average minor traffic docket, including the role of the judge, financial obligations and fairness as well as handling the courtroom. So, sit back and enjoy the ride! Coordinator: Hon. Kerwin Miller, Sr.

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