Defense Inves)gator Training Academy

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1 Defense Inves)gator Training Academy DITA I INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS June 11-15, 2018 U.S. Marshals Training Center 1938 Saturn Street Monterey Park, CA COURSE SCHEDULE MONDAY, JUNE 11, :30 7:45 ORIENTATION 7:45 8:00 WELCOME 8:00 9:15 EVOLUTION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE & INVESTIGATOR ROLE RUBEN MARQUEZ, ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER 9:30-11:30 CASELOAD ORGANIZATION & TIME MANAGEMENT TIM WRATTEN, INVESTIGATOR II 11:30 1:00 LUNCH 1:00 5:00 INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES PASCUAL BENITEZ, C.C.D.I., CHIEF INVESTIGATOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER CARLOS CARRERA, C.C.D.I., SENIOR INVESTIGATOR SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

2 DITA I INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE NVESTIGATIONS TUESDAY, JUNE 12, :30 9:30 GRAMMAR AND SUGGESTED WRITING STYLE RON WEBER, J.D., CHIEF INVESTIGATOR TULARE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER 9:45 12:30 RECIPROCAL NOT SYMMETRICAL DISCOVERY LESLIE GORDON, DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER IV 12:30 2:00 LUNCH 2:00 5:30 TEAM EXCERCISE TONY PEREZ, SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR LETICIA MACIAS, C.C.D.I., SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR JEREMY MAURER, C.C.D.I., INVESTIGATOR SOLANO COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

3 DITA I INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, :30 10:00 NOTE TAKING DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS RON WEBER 10:15 12:15 REPORT WRITING ROBERT CATUREGLI, C.C.D.I., CHIEF INVESTIGATOR ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER 12:15 1:30 LUNCH 1:30 6:00 INTERVIEWING /ROLE PLAYING ACTOR S TROUPE WILL ROLE-PLAY AS WITNESSES 6:00 6:30 INTERVIEWING WRAP-UP HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

4 DITA I INTRODUCITON TO DEFENSE INVESTIGATINS THURSDAY, JUNE 14, :30 8:30 PREPARING YOUR RESUME JUDGE ROGELIO FLORES SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 8:45 11:15 PREPARING TO TESTIFY VOIR DIRE RULES AND PROCEDURES HANDLING AGGRESSIVE PROSECUTORS PEDRO OLIVEROS, DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER HOMEWORK DUE (NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED) 11:15 12:45 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 12:45 5:30 TESTIFYNG PRACTICUM PEDRO OLIVEROS, RON WEBER, JANNET PEREZ, EUNICE WONG, LESLIE GORDON, ROGELIO GOMEZ, GABE SCHALLER, 5:30-6:00 TESTIFYING WRAP-UP

5 DITA I INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS FRIDAY, JUNE 15, :00-12:00 * FINAL EXAM * The Defense InvesYgators AssociaYon and the DITA Commi]ee appreciate your commitment to this important training and look forward to seeing you at future DIA/DITA events. Ron Weber DITA Instructor of Record, Co-Chair LeYcia Macias DITA Co-Chair Tony Perez DITA Instructor, Commi]ee Director Pascual Benitez Commi]ee Director Jeremy Maurer Commi]ee Director Jerry Maya DIA President

6 DEFENSE INVESTIGATOR TRAINING ACADEMY The Defense Investigators Association (DIA) is proud to present the next module of accredited training specifically designed for professional criminal defense investigators DITA I! The Defense Investigator Training Academy (DITA) program consists of four modules targeting specific areas of criminal defense investigations. Each module is comprised of thirty hours of classroom and laboratory instruction followed by a final exam. Students must complete all four modules of training and pass rigorous written examinations in each module in order to complete the full course. Upon completion of all four modules, the student will receive accreditation as a Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI). The program is sponsored and accredited by the California Defense Investigators Association. The instructor of record is Ron Weber, JD., Chief Investigator, Tulare County Office of the Public Defender. DITA I INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS -Evolution of Criminal Defense -The Role of the Investigator -Case Organization -Note Taking -Interviewing -Report Writing -Testifying -Court Room Techniques Classes will be taught by subject matter experts criminal defense attorneys and investigators. A faculty list is being finalized and will be posted on the DIA website: Students are required to physically attend every class and may not audit any portion of the program. Students may be required to complete pre-class reading, homework assignments, and other work deemed appropriate by faculty. Successful completion of the final examination is required. Venue United States Marshals Service Training Center 1138 Saturn Street, Monterey Park, CA We acknowledge and are very grateful to Bert Tapia, Chief Inspector, U.S. Marshals Service and to Victor Alaniz, Training Coordinator, U.S. Marshals Service for generously sharing their state-of-the-art training facility with our group. We also thank DITA Director, Tony Perez, U.S Marshal, Central District California, Retired, for facilitating this training location.

7 Free Parking is available along the street. Please DO NOT use the Marshals parking area as it is an active law enforcement facility and priority must be yielded to their personnel. We will not have a host hotel. All classes will be held at the U.S. Marshals Training Center. We have negotiated special rates with two hotels in the vicinity. Please book your reservation ASAP as rooms and rates are very limited. Both hotels offer; free parking, free wi-fi, a refrigerator and microwave in every room and hot breakfast. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott- 705 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA, (323) Rate: $173 - Breakfast Included Group Name: DITA Classes Best Western-Markland Hotel 434 Potrero Grande Dr., Monterey Park, CA, (323) Rate: $103-$107 - Breakfast Included Group Name: Defense Investigator Training Academy Double Tree by Hilton 888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead, CA Rate: $175 - Discounted Breakfast: $14 including tax & tip Book early and reserve a room at any of these or other hotel of your choice. There are many other hotels within driving distance of the meeting center. Program materials will be provided during class and students are required to bring a laptop and printing capabilities; i.e., paper, portable printer or flash-drive. Registration Information Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is not complete until full payment is received. The academy fee includes all classroom material and instruction, lunch for 4 days, snacks and beverages and one evening reception. The fee does not include lodging or travel expenses. The program is limited to 50 students. Because of the interviewing and testifying simulations, no more than 50 students will be allowed to enroll. Enrollment will be handled on a first paid, first served basis. Students will be contacted by with additional instructions and class schedule information. Instruction course content is subject to modification based on the needs of students and the availability of faculty. The DITA committee looks forward to seeing you in Monterey Park.

8 DITA I REGISTRATION FORM June 11-15, 2018 Monterey Park, CA Name: Job Title: Employer: Address: City: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Current DIA Member/Associate Member: YES NO UNSURE Each student must complete a separate registration form. Check Payments: Make check payable to DITA. Mail check and registration form to: Leticia Macias, Supervising Investigator Los Angeles County Public Defender Office 300 S. Park Avenue, Suite 900 Pomona, CA Credit Cards : For single registrants- go to: and follow the prompts. For group registrations- scan and all registration forms to: ditastaff@gmail.com Upon receipt, you will be sent a payment link which will allow you to pay in one lump sum. If you have issues with registration, please contact Ron Weber at (559) or ditastaff@gmail.com Academy Fee: $450 for DIA members, $490 for non-members. Fee includes: Lunch for 4 days, one evening reception and snacks/beverages Space is limited to the first 50 paid registrants. No walk-ins. Registration is complete when full payment is received. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be made by to Leticia Macias at: lmacias@pubdef.lacounty.gov Cancellations are subject to a 30% cancellation fee. No refunds after 5:00 pm Monday, May 28, 2018.

9 DITA I provides a minimum of thirty hours of classroom instruction, as well as hands-on practical exercises and a written final examination.