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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
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This training program will aid those working to defend persons accused of homicide in drug-related overdose deaths. Each section of the program focuses on a different aspect of these cases. CLE is not available for this program.
To help defenders understand the law, the science, and the messaging underlying these prosecutions, NACDL is offering a FREE, on-demand training videos on Defending Drug Overdose Homicides.
Funded by a grant from Vital Strategies, a public health organization committed to building community oriented, science-backed solutions which promote a sustained reduction in overdose deaths, this on-demand training content is designed to educate and empower defenders to tackle these challenging and difficult cases.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Rhode Island. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Rhode Island that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Connecticut. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Connecticut that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in New Jersey. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in New Jersey that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Delaware. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Delaware that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Maryland.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Virginia. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Virginia that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Florida. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Florida that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Kentucky. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Kentucky that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Indiana. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Indiana that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Louisiana. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Louisiana that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in New Mexico. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in New Mexico that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Colorado. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Colorado that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Arizona. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Arizona that NACDL is tracking.
