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Course Description

The job of investigating and prosecuting drug cases has been made more difficult by the increased complexity and sophistication of illegal drug operations. The Prosecuting Drug Cases course will help you, as state and local prosecutors and investigators, gain the weapons you need in the war against drugs. Join our experienced faculty in sunny Myrtle Beach and learn how to more effectively and efficiently investigate and prosecute drug cases.

Included in the program are topics such as:

• Undercover Operations
• Civil Liability
• Working with Informants
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Use of Expert Witnesses
• Methamphetamine Labs
• Multiple Defendant Cases
• Managing Street-Level Prosecutions
• Confessions and the Right to Counsel
• Effective Case Preparation and Presentation

Course Information

Eligibility: Prosecuting Drug Cases is open to lawyers in local, state, federal and military prosecutors’ offices, and investigators who are employed by or who work in close association with a prosecutor’s office.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $575, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Myrtle Beach Resort at Grande Dunes. The group rate is $145 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by March 7, 2008 by calling the hotel at 800-644-2881 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them for airfare, hotel, or rental care reservations. They also specialize in finding the lowest airfare to our courses. Call them at 800/247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm Central) to get the lowest rate from your city. United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 576TX if you prefer to make your own reservations. Hertz offers special discounts on car rentals to the College -- refer to NCDA Corporate Discount Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.