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Overview
Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case
Starting in 1974, 13 unsolved murders occurred in California. The investigators were stumped as to who was responsible. Investigators then started using public genealogy databases and matched that with the victims' relatives. Their efforts finally resulted in identifying Joseph James DeAngelo as the killer. Using DNA information obtained from genealogical sites, investigators have solved many cold cases and helped identify several Jane and John Does. This class examines the constitutional and legal issues with using such information in court. Register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Story of Catching the Golden State Killer
- How DNA Testing Helps to Solve Crimes
- Constitutional Limitations of Using DNA/Genealogy Sites
- Review Constitutionality of DNA Swaps - Maryland v. King, 569 U.S. 435 (2013)
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-16-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 06-16-2026 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-16-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 04-02-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-16-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
3 Total | 05-17-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
3 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-16-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 06-17-2027 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
3 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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The Story of Catching the Golden State Killer
- Murders and Sexual Assault of Lloyd Duane Bogle and Patricia Kalitzke (1956)
- Death of Baby Theresa (2009)
- Murder of Nancy Marie Bennallack (1970)
- Murder of Anna Jean Kane (1988)
- Murder and Sexual Assault of Fawn Marie Cox (1989)
- Murder and Sexual Assault of Jodi Loomis (1972)
- Murder and Sexual Assault of Shannon Rose Lloyd and Renee Cuevas (1987)
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How DNA Testing Helps to Solve Crimes
- Use of Ancestry Websites
- Lack of Government Regulations/Best Ethical Practices
- Matching Similar DNA and Sharing
- Find Relatives Who Fit Criteria
- Narrow Down Based on Crime Specifics
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Constitutional Limitations of Using DNA/Genealogy Sites
- Fourth Amendment's Expectation of Privacy
- Consent Dichotomy - Who's Consent is Relevant?
- Boyd v. United States, 116 U.S. 616 (1886)
- Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 88 S. Ct. 507, 588 (1967)
- California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35 (1988)
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Review Constitutionality of DNA Swaps - Maryland v. King, 569 U.S. 435 (2013)
- Review of Facts of Crime and Criminal History of Defendant
- Review of Maryland's DNA Swap Practice and Procedures
- Opinion Analysis - Breyer's Pragmatism Wins the Day
- Dissent - Scalia Very Concerned About Evidence Hunting
Who Should Attend
This true-crime legal course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal staff will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joel L. Oster
is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster and stand-up comic. He is in private practice specializing in constitutional law, appellate advocacy, and attorney ethics. Mr. Oster regularly litigates First Amendment issues and has been lead counsel on two cases that ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued a case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit and was part of a legal team that successfully defended a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also prevailed as lead counsel in defending a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Oster has spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and brings their combined practical perspectives to his seminars. He has presented at numerous bench and bar conferences and co-hosts the podcast DeBriefing the Law with Chris Marohn. The podcast covers current legal news and true crimes using their brand of humor. From the Supreme Court to O.J. Simpson, no legal topic is off-limits. Most importantly he is also a stand-up comic. Even though he has argued before numerous appellate courts, including Judge Calabresi of the Second Circuit, he said nothing compares to the nerves of trying to make a room full of drunk college kids laugh. He headlined the comedy tour "Presumed Funny" which featured random musings about the legal profession. Mr. Oster earned his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida and numerous federal courts.
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