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MR. CLARENCE SHORT, A LONG TIME NDIA MEMBER
NEEDS OUR HELP. CLARENCE HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND WILL BE FOR QUITE A WHILE.
THE NDIA IS HOLDING A BENEFIT RAFFLE, WITH 100% OF
THE PROCEEDS GOING TO CLARENCE.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
A NEW PRIZE HAS BEEN DONATED!!!!!
A full size Baseball Bat signed by Boston Red Sox Star Jim Rice. In
addition to his signature, it also contains the phrase "I Love the Green
Monster." This one of a kind item is authenticated by JSA associates
(professional authentication company.)
2008 NDIA Regional Conference
September 4 & 5, 2008
Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 73701
Room Rate: $97 Government Per Diem Room Rate
For reservations call: 1-888-627-8349
or click the Sheraton icon to reserve a room online.
Deadline for reservations is August 12, 2008
To download a registration form, click HERE.
Richard Hinger's Speech
from the
2008 NDIA National Conference
Click on the icon to read Richard C. Hinger's speech:
Painting by Richard C. Hinger
Black Hawk Gallery
Link to gallery featuring some of Hinger's work
accompanied by a brief bio.
The Board of Directors and Members of the NDIA wish to express our condolences to, NDIA Past President Tommy Luongo. Tommy's Father passed away today (04/17/08).
Tommy may be reached at
Clark County Legal Services Program
Thanks NDIA for Donations
The Clark County Legal Services Program recently sent NDIA Board of Directors member William H. Smith a kind thank you letter for the $1203.00 donation--proceeds from the President's Reception raffle at the 2008 NDIA National Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The money has been added to their building fund due to a lack of space in their current facility.
As a result of the donation, the NDIA has been listed as a supporter of Clark County Legal Services in their 2008 Annual Reporter. They have also invited local NDIA members to attend their 50th Anniversary Celebration this fall.
To read a copy of the letter, simply click the icon below.
2008 INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR
MARVIN POWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATOR
METRO PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE
NASHVILLE, TN
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARVIN POWELL
FOR BEING NAMED THE NDIA
INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THE NDIA ACKNOWLEDGED TWO LONGTIME
MEMBERS, BY AWARDING THEM THE
"ROBERT REEDLIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD":
CLARENCE IRVINE, CHIEF INVESTIGATOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA
JERRY CRIBBS, FEDERAL DEFENDERS
(RETIRED), TAMPA, FLORIDA
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS
MATT WHALEN, PRESIDENT OF THE NDIA, ACKNOWLEDGED TWO MEMBERS
WITH PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS:
SHELTON & PHYLISS BROWN
SHELTON BROWN IS AN INVESTIGATOR WITH THE
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE.
AT THE AGE OF 82, SHELTON IS STILL WORKING,
HE ARRIVES AT HIS OFFICE EVERYDAY AT
6:30AM.
MARK MASSE
MARK MASSE IS AN INVESTIGATOR WITH
THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDERS IN CONNECTICUT.
MARK SECURED AQUITTALS IN THE LAST TWO
CASES HE INVESTIGATED. HE HAS JUST BEEN
PROMOTED TO SUPERVISOR, AND WILL TRANSFER
TO THE CAPITAL DEFENSE AND TRIAL SERVICES
UNIT IN HARTFORD, CT.
40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's Death
With the 40th Anniversary of his death, the National Defender Investigator Association pauses to commemorate the dream, the vision, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Equality for all is at the very heart of the mission of the NDIA. To memorialize that fact, the NDIA has made a contribution to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, formerly the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King was assassinated.
As a result, the museum has placed a brick in its walkway recognizing the NDIA's contribution (see below). The NDIA wishes to thank the museum for this recognition.
National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN
Gallery view inside the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
The NDIA Commerative Brick
2008 OFFICIAL NDIA APPAREL
All official 2008 NDIA Apparel is available through its store at NEJ, Inc., which is accessible under the "Merchandise" tab in the right hand column or by clicking the photograph below.
To order, you must register first. Forms of payment include Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
Funding of Public Defender System
Varies By State
According to the Louisiana Justice Coalition, the following map shows how each state funds its Public Defender system. It notes that Louisiana is the only state in the nation to attempt to fund the majority of its constitutional obligation to provide indigent defense services through court costs, primarily traffic tickets.
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Trafficking in people for prostitution and forced labor is one of the most prolific areas of international criminal activity and is of significant concern to the United States and the international community. The overwhelming majority of those trafficked are women and children. According to the most recent Department of State estimates, between 600,000 and 800,000 people are trafficked across borders each year. If trafficking within countries is included in the total world figures, official U.S. estimates are that 2 to 4 million people are trafficked annually. However, there are even higher estimates, ranging from 4 to 27 million for total numbers of forced or bonded laborers. As many as 17,500 people are believed to be trafficked to the United States each year. Human trafficking is now considered a leading source of profits for organized crime, together with drugs and weapons, generating billions of dollars. Trafficking in persons affects virtually every country in the world. Traffickers exploit poverty, war, natural or man-made disasters, and ignorance.
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http://www.dailyreportonline.com/Editorial/News/singleEdit.asp?individual_SQL=5/6/2008@23148"... - Appeals court tosses rape conviction, criticizes scientist&prime
Appeals court tosses rape conviction, criticizes... - Trial Effort
Trial Effort
The Portland Mercury, OR -... - DNA matches aren′t always a lock
DNA matches aren't always a lock
Los Angeles... - Jury clears teen in 2006 slaying
New Haven, CT Criminal Defense attorney... - DA urges sanctions for prosecutors who withhold evidence
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i_xaHlxZzbu1BIRDoafFyUdGlFFAD90F1OF00"... - Indian women private investigators in demand
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/programguide/stories/200805/s2233460.htm"... - Closing arguments wrap up in trial of Hollywood private eye
http://www.southernledger.com/ap/Closing_arguments_wrap_up_in_trial_of_Hollywood_private_eye"... - LA′s top federal prosecutor accused of setting quotas
LA's top federal prosecutor accused of setting... - Bare-Bones Criminal Justice
Bare-Bones Criminal Justice
Cincinnati CityBeat, OH -... - Sean Bell Verdict May Deepen Mistrust of Police
Sean Bell Verdict May Deepen Mistrust of Police
NPR
April... - NYC Marijuana Possession Arrests Skyrocket....
NYC Marijuana Possession Arrests Skyrocket, Illustrate... - Attorneys want out of murder case
Attorneys want out of murder case
Bonner County... - Public defenders make elderly smile
Public defenders make elderly smile
Fiji... - ′Justice′ on the cheap
'Justice' on the cheap
West County Journal, MO -... - Cook public defender seeks to halt ouster
Cook public defender seeks to halt ouster
Chicago... - Three public defenders arrested outside club
Three public defenders arrested outside club
Record-Searchlight... - Closing arguments begin in Pellicano
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local&id=6110132"... - Border Agents Can Search Laptops Without Cause...
Border Agents Can Search Laptops Without Cause,... - Dangler named state′s chief public defender
Dangler named state's chief public defender
Bizjournals.com, NC -... - Private eye says he won′t testify at his wiretapping trial
http://www.fox6.com/news/state/story.aspx?content_id=3abd4ad1-68cf-4921-88b9-f382cbf37dfd"... - THE NDIA
The National Defender Investigator...
| | | | | Layoffs, restructuring rock city lawyers | | | by jim tarter posted 05/07/2008
Daily Report - Atlanta,GA,USA
By Greg Land, Staff Reporter The solicitor and chief public defender for the City of Atlanta said that major budget cuts proposed by Mayor Shirley Franklin ...
See all stories on this topic | | |  | | | | | | | Appeals court tosses rape conviction, criticizes scientist&prime | | | by jim tarter posted 05/06/2008
Reno Gazette Journal, NV - 11 hours ago
"In sum, Romero's testimony that Troy was 99.99967 percent likely to be guilty was based on her scientifically flawed DNA analysis, which means that Troy ...
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The Portland Mercury, OR - Apr 30, 2008
BY MATT DAVIS PORTLAND IS ON TRACK to get a pilot mental health court by the end of June, with the aim of reducing repeat offenses by those whose illegal ...
| | | | | | | | | | DNA matches aren′t always a lock | | | by jim tarter posted 05/06/2008
Los Angeles Times, CA - May 4, 2008
Prosecutors and crime labs across the country routinely use numbers that exaggerate the significance of DNA matches in "cold hit" cases, in which a suspect ...
| | | | | | | | | | Jury clears teen in 2006 slaying | | | by matt whalen posted 05/05/2008
New Haven, CT Criminal Defense attorney Diane Polan deserves much credit for her preparation, hard work, long hours and brilliant courtroom strategy and tactics. In her closing argument, she stated that the police rushed to judgement and failed to connect the dots in their investigation.
I was chosen as the lead investigator in December 2006 and was given the opportunity to sit "second chair" at the defense table for the two week trial. It is an experience I will never forget.
| | | | | | | | | | DA urges sanctions for prosecutors who withhold evidence | | | by jim tarter posted 05/05/2008
The Associated Press -
Michelle Moore, a board member of the Innocence Project and a Dallas County public defender, speculated chances of legislative success were "slim to none. ...
See all stories on this topic | | | | | | | | | | Indian women private investigators in demand | | | by jim tarter posted 05/05/2008
Radio Australia - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
ROSENBAUM: Usha began her career as a private investigator almost 20 years ago. She speaks seven languages and works mostly on corporate cases; ...
See all stories on this topic | | | | | | | | | | Closing arguments wrap up in trial of Hollywood private eye | | | by jim tarter posted 05/05/2008
The Southern Ledger - Nashville,TN,USA
Pellicano handled some sticky situations during his days as a private investigator for some of the biggest names in Hollywood but recently his toughest ...
See all stories on this topic | | | | | | | | | | LA′s top federal prosecutor accused of setting quotas | | | by jim tarter posted 05/02/2008
Los Angeles Times, CA - Apr 18, 2008
"This office does not and never will have quotas for its criminal prosecutors," O'Brien said. "To suggest that any attorney in this office must charge a ...
| | | | | | | | | | Bare-Bones Criminal Justice | | | by jim tarter posted 05/01/2008
Cincinnati CityBeat, OH - Apr 2, 2008
While he acknowledged that a lot has changed, he said many things haven't and that's why he works for changes in our criminal justice system. ...
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posted 04/30/2008
NPR
April 29, 2008 · Three New York City police officers were acquitted on Friday in the shooting death of Sean Bell, a young, unarmed African-American man who was killed hours before his wedding. Guests discuss the verdict, which some say has deepened fear and mistrust between African-American communities and police.
Read more... | | | | | | | | | | NYC Marijuana Possession Arrests Skyrocket.... | | | by
posted 04/30/2008
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posted 04/30/2008
Bonner County Daily Bee, ID - April 30, 2008
In an 11-page letter addressing the public defenders’ request to withdraw, Keith Brown disputes he is planning to file a bar complaint, but goes on to list ...
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posted 04/30/2008
Fiji Times, Fiji - Apr 26, 2008
Kaliti Maramasau, 72, of the Old People's Home in Samabula, relates her joy when staff from the Legal Aid Commission visited yesterday. ...
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posted 04/30/2008
West County Journal, MO - April 30, 2008
The state effectively has pushed public defenders to take on more work than can be handled effectively — or professionally. As one lawyer put it: "It's not ...
| | | | | | | | | | Cook public defender seeks to halt ouster | | | by jim tarter posted 04/30/2008
Chicago Tribune, United States - April 30, 2008
By Hal Dardick | Tribune reporter Cook County Public Defender Edwin Burnette on Tuesday tried to delay County Board President Todd Stroger's attempt to fire ...
| | | | | | | | | | Three public defenders arrested outside club | | | by jim tarter posted 04/30/2008
Record-Searchlight (subscription), CA - Apr 29, 2008
By Ryan Sabalow (Contact) Three Shasta County deputy public defenders were arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of starting a drunken ruckus with ...
| | | | | | | | | | Closing arguments begin in Pellicano | | | by jim tarter posted 04/29/2008
abc7.com - Los Angeles,CA,USA
April 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Closing arguments could begin Tuesday in the trial of former private investigator to the stars, Anthony Pellicano. ...
See all stories on this topic | | | | | | | | | | Border Agents Can Search Laptops Without Cause... | | | by jim tarter posted 04/29/2008
Wired News - Apr 22, 2008
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the government, finding that the so-called border exception to the Fourth Amendment's prohibition on ...
| | | | | | | | | | Dangler named state′s chief public defender | | | by jim tarter posted 04/28/2008
Bizjournals.com, NC - Apr 25, 2008
Bill Richardson has appointed Hugh Dangler as the state's chief public defender. He replaces John Bigelow, who is stepping down in late June. ...
Read more... | | | | | | | | | | Private eye says he won′t testify at his wiretapping trial | | | by jim tarter posted 04/28/2008
XETV FOX6 San Diego - San Diego,CA,USA
April 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Indicted private investigator Anthony Pellicano says he will not testify in his own defense during his federal wiretapping trial. ...
See all stories on this topic | | | | | | | | | | by
posted 07/17/2006
The National Defender Investigator Association (NDIA) is the only national organization to represent a constituency dedicated solely to the investigative arm of indigent defense.
| The NDIA has maintained its leadership role largely through a dedicated membership and through volunteer efforts. The Board of Directors is comprised of three General Officers and four Area Directors. The General Officers serve a two-year term and are nominated and elected by the entire membership. The Area Directors serve a two-year term and are nominated and elected by the regional membership. General Officers and Area Directors are elected in alternating years. All officers must be full-time Defender investigators. This election process provides the membership with excellent representation and addresses regional interests and concerns as well.
The NDIA has also established itself as one of the premier national training programs in its conduct of its National and Regional training seminars. Some of the foremost authorities in the criminal defense and forensic science fields have taught and lectured for these training vehicles. Many participants have brought this useful information back to their own office’s and shared it with other staff. Many of the information and contacts learned at these seminars have been utilized in the defense of other indigent clients.
The NDIA also has had long established liaisons with the National Legal Aid and Defender Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The NDIA also maintains close contact and liaisons with a number of other Defender Associations and Defender Investigator Associations across the country and has provided input and leadership toward the establishment of these types of organizations in a number of states.
Many members of the NDIA have taught and lectured for a variety of professional criminal defense organizations across the country as well as a number of colleges and universities. Please review our web site and join us. It will be worth the experience!
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2008 INVESTIGATOR CONFERENCES...
JUNE 2008
11-14: NALI - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL INVESTIGATORS
Double Tree Hotel
Arlington, VA
www.nalionline.com
JULY 2008
24-25: IAPI - IOWA ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
Holiday Inn & Hotel Suites
Des Moines, IA
www.IOWA-investigators.com
29-August 2: CALI - CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED INVESTIGATORS
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
www.CALI-pi.org
AUGUST 2008
7-9: 2008 SOUTHWEST SUPER CONFERENCE
Sponsored by TALI & PI Magazine
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Corpus Christi, TX
www.TALI.com
26-30: CII - COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
Annual General Meeting
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
www.CII.org
SEPTEMBER 2008
16-20: WAD - WORLD ASSOCIATION OF DETECTIVES
The Westin Tabor Center
Denver, CO
www.WAD.net
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