Conference on Criminal Appeals

Austin – Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol – May 10-12, 2023

Live Webcast – May 10-12, 2023

UT Law CLE's 2023 Robert O. Dawson Conference on Criminal Appeals features members of the Court of Criminal Appeals and judges from the intermediate courts around Texas joining prosecutors and defense attorneys for balanced discussions and insights into current issues facing the criminal justice system, including: A review of significant decisions from both the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court from the past year. Gain insight into practical suppression issues on appeal and how to protect your record for appellate practice. Hear practical advice from judges during two judicial panels; the Court of Appeals Judicial Panel and the Court of Criminal Appeals Judicial Panel. Explore standards of review, writing findings of fact, statutory interpretation, and more.  Join your colleagues and conference faculty at the Wednesday Evening Opening Reception.   Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional hours of MCLE to ensure that Texas practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 MCLE hours for the year.