Strategies for Defending § 1325 Cases

Your client isn't a citizen and allegedly crossed the border illegally in violation of 8 U.S.C. SS 1325?  Seems like an open and shut case. Not so! The SS 1325 statute is poorly written with multiple subsections and defenses abound! This session will cover the statute's unique subsections. We'll discuss trial strategies as well as potential constitutional challenges. Come learn how to effectively challenge these prosecutions.  

Presenter

Doug Keller is a partner at Flowers Keller LLP. He represents clients in state and federal courts around the country in criminal cases and civil wrongful-conviction cases. The firm's mission is to defend the accused, vindicate the convicted, and change the criminal legal system. As part of that mission, Doug regularly leads trainings to help other criminal-defense and civil-rights lawyers. Previously, Doug worked as a federal public defender in San Diego and clerked for the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He was also the Legal Director at the Lone Star Defenders Office, a public defender office that represents individuals charged with state crimes at the Texas-Mexico border. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law. He is based out of Austin, Texas. You can reach him at dkeller@flowerskeller.com.

CLE 

We have applied for CLE accreditation in states that have mandatory requirements. We regret that we cannot respond to telephone inquiries regarding the status of CLE approval prior to the webinar. All information related to CLE will be emailed to attendees within 15-30 days following the program.

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