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Forensic Computer Experts Larry Daniel, Lars Daniel, and Jake Green from Envista Forensics cover child pornography cases and how experts can help you win your case. Topics include issues related to common social media platforms in child pornography cases, such as Omegle, Discord, Whisper, and Kik, the FBI’s use of undercover covert employees, discovery issues that can turn cases around, and how an expert can help reduce that production case into receipt or possession.
Presented by Mark Satawa of Satawa Law, PLLC, and Mark Mahoney of Harrington and Mahoney
This page contains materials and information related to child sexual abuse in forensic science.
This enlightening panel discussion focuses on the critical issues in criminal justice reform pertaining to sex offenses. Our panel of experts delves into the complexities, controversies, and recent developments in this vital area of reform.
23rd Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 14-15, 2024 | Held Virtually
Parental alienation is a pathological dynamic in which one parent strives to sever a child’s relationship with the other parent. For example, in a contentious custody battle, allegations of abuse can be initiated by a child at the behest of an alienating parent. Evidence of parental alienation is central to establishing a motive for the child’s allegations. How can defense counsel uncover parental alienation in a criminal case?
Table of Contents Included in Document
Memorandum in Support of Habeas Petition in Child Sex Abuse Case
Open Records Request
Letter to Defense Expert
Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Moiton for New Trial
Motion for Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoena for Additional Medical Records
Ruling on Motion for New Trial and Ruling by Georgia Court of Appeals
Cases alleging child sex abuse often hinge on the forensic interview of the alleged victim, and thus the forensic interview should be the first place defense counsel looks. In this article, a forensic psychologist and a criminal defense lawyer discuss the forensic interview and how failure to follow best practices may encourage false allegations and elicit misinformation.
Comments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission regarding proposed amendments to the sentencing guidelines.
Comments to the Department of Justice regarding implementation of provisions of the Adam Walsh Act to affect individuals with past sexual offense convictions.
Report of the Sex Offender Policy Task Force reflecting NACDL's policy on sex offender registries and other practices as adopted by the Board of Directors.
Letter with the National Association of Federal Defenders to members of the Senate regarding concerns for cases in tribal courts as addressed in the proposed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (S. 1925).
Guidelines for Medical Care of Children Who May Have Been Sexually Abused, Kaplan et. al.
Guide for Child Porn Cases - There are common issues with child pornography cases that can be dealt with to make the case go more smoothly for you and your client.
A spreadsheet of cases involving possession of child pornography, includes charges and motion decisions.
In The Superior Court of [Redacted] County State of Georgia, Petitioner Randall William Nowill v. [Redacted]
