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CBA-CLE Literary Lawyer Series
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May 2012
CBA-CLE Literary Lawyers Series - No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility with John Suthers - CD Homestudy
Program Description:
John W. Suthers has served as Deputy, Chief Deputy, and District Attorney; U.S. Attorney; and Attorney General. His book, No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility, shares his insights on the justice system. This program will cover:
I. Highlights from the Book
A. Prosecutors exercise immense and unique power
1. Within government
2. Effects on perpetrator/victims
3. Effects on public at large
4. Effects on social fabric
B. Social Contract
II. Prosecution Ethics
A. Competency
B. Zealous prosecution
C. Advancing technology
D. Most common ethical lapses
III. Crime and Punishment
A. Purposes of punishment
1. Retribution
2. Restitution
3. Rehabilitation
4. Isolation
5. Deterrence
B. Cyclical and current emphasis
IV. Public Scrutiny
A. High profile cases
1. Qwest executives
2. Hayman fire
3. Plea bargaining
4. The press
V. Other Issues
A. Federalization of crime
B. Overcriminalization of society
C. Criminal justice reform
Presented by John W. Suthers, Esq.
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $69.00 USD
- Member Price $49.00 USD
- General Credits 1.00
- Ethics Credits 1.00
- EDI Credits