True Crime

4.04

From Scene to Sentencing: Criminal Case Mechanics Revealed Through True Crime Stories

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Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
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Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
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Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
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Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 45 minutes
Kayla Bumpus
Tamra Katcher
Marissa Constant
Courtney Fretwell
Robert Kuenzel
With Kayla J. Bumpus from Law Office of Kayla J. Bumpus + 4 others
Recorded June 27, 2025
Product ID 100444

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Overview

Real Cases, Real Consequences, Real Strategies

Journey through some of the most famous criminal cases and get real-world lessons at every step. This unique CLE will break down the criminal justice process from initial crime scene to sentencing by taking you behind the scenes of famous true crime cases. Learn strategies used and decisions made at every stage, and come away with actionable strategies to help you master criminal case mechanics. Whether you're a defense attorney, a prosecutor, or a true crime afficionado, you'll be both entertained and informed. Register today!

  • Unlock the mysteries of crime scene investigations by diving into real-world cases.
  • Explore gripping cases where evidence contamination turned the tables.
  • Review cases where hasty or improper plea deals skewed justice.
  • Explore remarkable defense strategies that shaped the outcomes of famous criminal trials.
  • Navigate real-life cases where contentious sentencing decisions sparked public uproar and calls for reform.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Crime Scene Investigation Insights and Case Studies of Evidence Handling
  2. Case Studies: How Flawed Arrests, Illegal Searches, and Wrongful Seizures Lead to Injustice and Exoneration
  3. Plea Negotiation Techniques and Case Studies: How Rushed or Improper Plea Deals Can Result in Injustice
  4. Real-World Case Studies Detailing Evidence Mishandling, Contamination, Chain of Custody Issues
  5. Famous Trials and Remarkable Strategies Revealed
  6. Sentencing Controversies: Case Studies of Contentious Sentencing Outcomes
  7. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 100444

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Crime Scene Investigation Insights and Case Studies of Evidence Handling

    1. The Crime Scene: Investigation and Evidence Collection Techniques
    2. The Case of the Golden State Killer
    3. The O.J. Simpson Murder Case

  2. Case Studies: How Flawed Arrests, Illegal Searches, and Wrongful Seizures Lead to Injustice and Exoneration

    1. Probable Cause and Arrest Warrants
    2. The Central Park Five
    3. The Case of Steven Avery

  3. Plea Negotiation Techniques and Case Studies: How Rushed or Improper Plea Deals Can Result in Injustice

  4. Real-World Case Studies Detailing Evidence Mishandling, Contamination, Chain of Custody Issues

    1. Evidence Preservation and Legal Admissibility Oversights
    2. The JonBenét Ramsey Case
    3. The West Memphis Three

  5. Famous Trials and Remarkable Strategies Revealed

    1. The Trial of Amanda Knox
    2. The Casey Anthony Trial

  6. Sentencing Controversies: Case Studies of Contentious Sentencing Outcomes

    1. The Case of "Affluenza" Teen Ethan Couch
    2. The Case of Kalief Browder

  7. Legal Ethics

    1. Confidentiality When Clients Confess or if Disclosure Would Prevent Harm
    2. Zealous Representation vs. Overzealous Conduct
    3. Ethical Dilemma of Accepting a Plea Deal When the Defendant is Innocent
    4. Handling Public and Media Pressure

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Kayla J Bumpus
Kayla J.
Bumpus
Law Office of Kayla J. Bumpus
Tamra Katcher
Tamra
Katcher
Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC
Marissa Constant
Marissa
Constant
Constant Law, PA
Courtney Fretwell
Courtney
Fretwell
Rockefeller Audio
Robert B Kuenzel
Robert B.
Kuenzel
Kuenzel Law, PLLC
Speaker bio
Kayla J Bumpus

Kayla J. Bumpus

Law Office of Kayla J. Bumpus
Kayla Bumpus

is an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia, with the Law Office of Kayla J. Bumpus, where she practices in the areas of personal injury and auto accidents. She began her career as a prosecutor for Fulton County, where she has always dedicated her career to the pursuit of justice. Ms. Bumpus earned her J.D. degree from John Marshall and her LL.M. - Master of Laws from Georgia State University College of Law. She is a member of Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. Ms. Bumpus is admitted to practice in Georgia.

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Tamra Katcher

Tamra Katcher

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC
Tamra Katcher

is an attorney at Faugno Weis Katcher Duarte, LLC in Hackensack New Jersey. Her practice focuses on criminal defense litigation. Ms. Katcher personally handles DWIs, felony criminal matters, domestic violence/restraining order cases, expungements, and gun permitting and gun appeals. She earned her B.S. degree from Miami University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from New York Law School. Ms. Katcher is expected to earn her Masters in criminal justice in October 2025. Ms. Katcher is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

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Marissa Constant

Marissa Constant

Constant Law, PA
Marissa Constant

is a solo practitioner based in Polk County, Florida. She specializes in real estate, contract law, consumer disputes, and criminal defense. With nearly a decade of experience, Ms. Constant has built a strong reputation for providing dedicated representation while prioritizing her clients' needs. Before starting her law firm during the pandemic, she served as a public defender for over four years. Ms. Constant earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her J.D. degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She is active in community initiatives; and is a member of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board), Wilson Inn of Court, Polk Association for Women Lawyers (PAWL), and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL).

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Courtney Fretwell

Courtney Fretwell

Rockefeller Audio
Courtney Fretwell

is the producer and host of Forensic Tales, a weekly true crime podcast. She earned her B.S. degree in criminal justice, with a minor in forensic science, and her M.S. degree in forensic psychology. Ms. Fretwell's experience includes working with blood spatter and fingerprints at the Northamptonshire Police Department's crime lab. She also worked in various positions at the Orange County Superior Court, including Collaborative Court, which is a specialized court that offers alternative sentences and treatment to offender's suffering from serious mental illness and drug/alcohol misuse. Ms. Fretwell has conducted extensive research on violent crimes, mass shooters and the death penalty. Her podcast Forensic Tales covers the forensic science and psychology behind true crime cases.

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Robert B Kuenzel

Robert B. Kuenzel

Kuenzel Law, PLLC
Robert Kuenzel

is the owner of the firm Kuenzel Law, PLLC in Chapmanville, West Virginia, where he represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death and mining accidents cases, as well as clients in various criminal matters in both state and federal courts. He is a member of The West Virginia State Bar; and is admitted to practice in West Virginia state courts, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Kuenzel earned his B.S. degree in education from West Virginia University, his A.A.S. degree in police science and his M.S. degree in criminal justice from Marshall University, and his J.D. degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, he was a West Virginia State Trooper for nearly ten years; serving as a uniformed officer for five years and a plain clothes investigator for five years. In these roles, Mr. Kuenzel investigated serious motor vehicle crashes, as well as various felony level crimes such as murder, robbery and property crimes.

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