Join judges from your region and hear their “insights from the bench” on what’s happening in the criminal courts, what new specialty courts have been created in your county and get general tips on how you can improve your practice before the court.  Learn what’s new in both state and federal law—cases, statutes and rules.  Get the latest summary for both state and federal practice on recent significant cases, changes in rules impacting criminal practice, and recent and pending statutory law that will affect the criminal defendant such as:  sentencing, drug cases, gun cases, search and seizure, DUI and federal criminal practice.  Knowing what ethical landmines to avoid is a crucial part of your practice. Learn about decisions, ethical issues and Rules of Professional Conduct that apply in your cases.