MTACDL Articles http://www.mtacdl.org/ Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:13:35 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.mtacdl.org/images/M_images/ MTACDL Articles http://www.mtacdl.org/ Main MTACDL Feed MainMtacdlFeedhttp://feedburner.google.com Chico 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/1aUwio5ZpFY/317-chico-2012.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/317-chico-2012.html This year the MTACDL annual seminar will be held Thursday and Friday, March 15-16, 2012, at the Chico Hot Springs Resort. It is jointly sponsored with the Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc. We have joined forces to put on one great seminar a year rather that each of us hosting one. This way we can share resources, attract nationally renowned speakers and have larger attendance.

This year's theme is "Fight for Freedom".  A flyer previously has been mailed and emailed to members, but we've attached it to this article as well. In addition, Judge Molloy will be presented with a special Judicial ...]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:27:15 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/317-chico-2012.html Website Additions Daily Digests - More Information http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/N66gPRkHUcU/315-website-additions-daily-digests-more-information.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/315-website-additions-daily-digests-more-information.html As promised last week, the mailing list is now subscribed to two daily digests that will be sent between 5AM and 7AM MDT.  One contains new activity in the website Forum, and the other shows new website articles.  They will only be sent when there have been additions to the website the previous day.

They’re a quick read.  An index at the top contains clear links to the text submitted for each item.  Those links take you to additional detail within the email, which in turn has links to the website.

In the case of Forum posts and comments on articles, you ...]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:49:37 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/315-website-additions-daily-digests-more-information.html MTACDL Website and Mailing List Integration http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/AjbGJEg1WxY/314-mtacdl-website-and-mailing-list-integration.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/314-mtacdl-website-and-mailing-list-integration.html Folks, I do believe we’ve got it.

It’s become clear that for the website to work as intended, the mailing list needs to be tightly hooked to the website—at least at first.   That’s not a common or easy thing to do.  Thanks to some recent software changes I was able to use and a few other odds and ends, the mailing list will be now alerted to any additions to the website.  Most alerts will be immediate.  Specifically:

1.  New Forum Topics:  If anyone adds a new topic to the forum, the mailing list will be alerted immediately as if it had been ...]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:41:25 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/314-mtacdl-website-and-mailing-list-integration.html Mike Sherwood re: Unlicensed DREs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/boriK0VSDt0/313-sherwood-unlicensed-dres.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/313-sherwood-unlicensed-dres.html Submitted by Administrator on behalf of Mike Sherwood:

Fellow Counsel,

I don’t generally handle DUI’s.   The rapidly developing case law, amended statutes and law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to employ junk science to gain a conviction has left me at a distinct disadvantage on the few occasions in which I’ve represented a citizen charged with a DUI related felony offense.  Recently, however, I have had to get myself up to speed on two cases.  In doing so, I had to take a hard look at what law enforcement is doing with DRE’s.    I believe there is a very good argument to be made ...]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:26:27 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/313-sherwood-unlicensed-dres.html HGN "Expert" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/FmT7yw5Jk2w/312-hgn-qexpertq.html http://www.mtacdl.org/duis/312-hgn-qexpertq.html Submitted by Administrator from Mailing List Thread Beginning 03-25-2011:

Wendy Holton:

In another DUI case (where I was not the atty) our Municipal Court Judge qualified a police officer as an expert to foundation the HGN.   I got his training records and they don’t reveal anything other than what training is received at the academy.   I asked for a pretrial hearing on whether he can qualify and the judge indicated that he believes that once he has allowed the officer to testify as an expert he is qualified for all time.   We have a briefing schedule on this issue.

So, the question is ...]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:58:09 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/duis/312-hgn-qexpertq.html Mike Sherwood re: res judicata; use of BAC evidence from Implied Consent draw http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/jckHQQcZPiA/311-mike-sherwood-re-res-judicata-use-of-bac-evidence-from-implied-consent-draw.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other/311-mike-sherwood-re-res-judicata-use-of-bac-evidence-from-implied-consent-draw.html Posted by Administrator on behalf of Mike Sherwood:

Fellow Counsel,

First, recently I was fortunate enough to have a client found not guilty of Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence.  He’d ingested marijuana about 6.5 hours before the accident.   Many of you helped me throughout this fight.  You helped me with information on the crime lab, an expert, an independent testing laboratory, the current state of the law regarding DUI and search and seizure, and evidentiary issues.   If I attempt to name names, I’ll undoubtedly leave someone out.  Suffice it to say, you know who you are and  it’s a wonderful thing ...]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:44:30 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other/311-mike-sherwood-re-res-judicata-use-of-bac-evidence-from-implied-consent-draw.html What does Brady really mean? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/LKNTxhin4b8/307-what-does-brady-really-mean.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/court-decisions/307-what-does-brady-really-mean.html Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:06:22 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/court-decisions/307-what-does-brady-really-mean.html 2010 MTACDL Lawyer of the Year - Chris Daly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/FkwjmexHtaU/306-2010-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-chris-daly.html http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/306-2010-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-chris-daly.html  

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Chris Daly

This year’s Lawyer of the Year – Chris Daly – was selected for his great work at Missoula’s Office of the Public Defender.

We are all aware that Public Defenders handle some of the most difficult cases and clients, and that they have limited resources and little or no control over their caseloads.  This is wrong, but there is scarce chance of improvement in this political and budgetary climate.

Chris exemplifies what is best about the Public Defender system.   Despite the hardships, he is dedicated to each of his clients – even though he has a ...]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:04:42 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/306-2010-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-chris-daly.html Chico 2011 Seminar Materials http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/qHMkj7CIm40/305-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/305-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html This article contains links to all the materials submitted by speakers at the 2011 event.  The links allow members to view the material without downloading the file.  However, when you click a link, the resulting page will also allow you to download any file to your PC if you like.

Note that the links are set to open in a new window so you don't lose your place on this page.  If your browser won't allow pop-ups, or if you prefer to see the file in a new tab instead of a new window, hold down the "Ctrl" key and then ...]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:55:03 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/305-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html Chico 2011 Seminar Materials http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/fTOocJ3GxSs/304-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/304-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html This article contains links to all the materials submitted by speakers at the 2011 event.  The links allow members to view the material without downloading the file.  However, when you click a link, the resulting page will also allow you to download any file to your PC if you like.

Note that the links are set to open in a new window so you don't lose your place on this page.  If your browser won't allow pop-ups, or if you prefer to see the file in a new tab instead of a new window, hold down the "Ctrl" key and then ...]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:20:02 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/304-chico-2011-seminar-materials.html Practical Tips for Criminal Defense Lawyers from Prosecutors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/PKcYv9bgNAQ/303-practical-tips-for-criminal-defense-lawyers-from-prosecutors.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/303-practical-tips-for-criminal-defense-lawyers-from-prosecutors.html The following suggestions from "the other side" were presented to new CJA panel members at the Chico Conference, March 11, 2011. Some of the participants said they may be of assistance to all Criminal Defense Lawyers:

1. After you have completed your initial review and client meetings at the outset of representation, call the prosecutor and talk about any issues, particularly discovery issues, and whether those matters can be resolved. With some prominent exceptions, most Montana Assistant United States Attorneys will try to obtain what you need as far as discovery is concerned. Do not resort to a Discovery Motion until ...]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:19:23 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/303-practical-tips-for-criminal-defense-lawyers-from-prosecutors.html ABA Ethics Opinion 10-456 (Defense Counsel duties in IAC claims) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/BYZdJlq_qus/301-aba-ethics-opinion-10-456-defense-counsel-duties-in-iac-claims.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/cle-education-reference/reference-materials/301-aba-ethics-opinion-10-456-defense-counsel-duties-in-iac-claims.html This opinion sets out the ABA's view of limitations on defense counsel's disclosures in IAC claims. It is more narrow than State v. Gillham.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:09:08 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/cle-education-reference/reference-materials/301-aba-ethics-opinion-10-456-defense-counsel-duties-in-iac-claims.html THC in a blood specimen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/_dDKvEiV6nQ/299-thc-in-a-blood-specimen.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/299-thc-in-a-blood-specimen.html Submitted on behalf of Michael J. Sherwood:

Fellow Counsel:

Thanks to you who responded to me query about a lab to do a quantitative analysis of THC in a blood speciment.   In the end, I opted for the one below suggested, I believe, by John Putika.   In part, I did so because the Crime Lab says they sometimes send samples there.


NMS Labs
3701 Welsh Road
Warrington PA 19090
Attn: Forensic Toxicology]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:14:26 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/299-thc-in-a-blood-specimen.html Motion to Exclude Hair Fiber Expert http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/PBkKAKwxsh0/298-motion-to-exclude-hair-fiber-expert.html http://www.mtacdl.org/motions-in-limine/298-motion-to-exclude-hair-fiber-expert.html Posted my Administrator on behalf of Palmer Hoovestal (who asked the question below), and Jeff Renz (who supplied the attachment in reply).

Does anybody have a motion in limine to exclude a hair or fiber expert?  FBI DNA experts always testify that they "cannot exclude" somebody as being the source of a hair.  It seems to me that testimony that they "cannot exclude" a person as being the source of a hair cannot be equated to testimony that the person is the source of the hair.  And since the Government has the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, if the ...]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:35:43 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/motions-in-limine/298-motion-to-exclude-hair-fiber-expert.html Accident Reconstruction Expert http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/yJLk5QL9eVw/295-accident-reconstruction-expert.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/295-accident-reconstruction-expert.html Submitted by Kramer on behalf of Jim Vogel

Some time ago I had solicited suggestions for an accident reconstruction expert.  Several of you made helpful suggestions.  I ended up using Scott Swingley, ACI Services, Helena, Montana, 449-4965.  Scott is a retired Montana Highway Patrol Officer.  His assistance proved invaluable.  Attached is a copy of the Order granting our Motion to Dismiss a Theft charge, at least in part relying on Scott's expertise.  I highly recommend him for accident reconstruction, expert review of officer procedures, Highway Patrol accident scene protocol and related matters.  The Order explains how his expertise was relied upon.
Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:48:29 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/referrals-and-experts/295-accident-reconstruction-expert.html "Handcuff" Motions in Limine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/rQl9TcNNnSY/279-qhandcuffq-motions-in-limine.html http://www.mtacdl.org/motions-in-limine/279-qhandcuffq-motions-in-limine.html Added by administrator on behalf of Michael J. Sherwood.  His explanation follows:

Fellow Counsel, 

A while back I read yet another advance sheet reporting the Supreme Court affirmed a conviction in spite of reprehensible conduct on the part of the Prosecutor.  The Court reasoned the Defense had failed to prove the conduct was harmful.  If the inappropriate conduct is the subject of a motion in limine,  I believe the current case law shifts the burden of proof to the Prosecutor (if the conduct is contrary to a motion in limine whether or not the motion was granted) to prove the conduct was ...]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:01:53 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/motions-in-limine/279-qhandcuffq-motions-in-limine.html Chico 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/PngWIn7a1Oc/271-chico-2011.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/271-chico-2011.html  

This year the MTACDL annual seminar will be held March 10-11, 2011, at the Chico Hot Springs Resort.  It is jointly sponsored with the Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc.  We have joined forces to put on one great seminar a year rather that each of us hosting one.   This way we can share resources, attract nationally renowned speakers and have larger attendance.    

 

A flyer previously has been mailed to members, but we’ve attached it to this article as well.  Also ...]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:41:01 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/271-chico-2011.html Chico 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/EZCTRURYR_o/272-chico-2011.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/272-chico-2011.html This year the MTACDL annual seminar will be held March 10-11, 2011, at the Chico Hot Springs Resort.  It is jointly sponsored with the Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc.  We have joined forces to put on one great seminar a year rather that each of us hosting one.   This way we can share resources, attract nationally renowned speakers and have larger attendance.    

 

A flyer previously has been mailed to members, but we’ve attached it to this article as well.  Also attached are the ...]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:41:01 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/chico-and-other-mtacdl-events/272-chico-2011.html State v. Nelson Briefs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/46Jh3_bplPo/269-state-v-nelson-briefs.html http://www.mtacdl.org/medical-marijuana/269-state-v-nelson-briefs.html In State v. Nelson, the MTSC held that probation officers could not prohibit probationers from obtaining a medical marijuana card, nor could POs sanction probations who were lawfully in compliance with the Montana Medical Marijuana Act.

]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:34:26 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/medical-marijuana/269-state-v-nelson-briefs.html Chapter 11: RSS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/kxvLYKmuPl0/267-chapter-11-rss.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/267-chapter-11-rss.html Chapter 11: RSS

If a site as complex as the MTACDL site gets a lot of use, members will be adding articles, forum posts, briefs, profile changes and other content regularly.  The only way a member can know what has been added or changed on the site is to go through it and look.  Obviously, it would be better to be alerted to changes, peruse them quickly, and decide what would be of interest.

Enter RSS. Typically, this acronym is taken to stand for “Really Simple Syndication”, and it is a standard way of alerting users to website changes. The ...]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:53:48 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/267-chapter-11-rss.html Laptop Searches http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/yE5lXqmDLmM/266-laptop-searches.html http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/nacdl/266-laptop-searches.html Norman L. Reimer

Executive Director

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1660 L St. NW   12th Floor

Washington, DC 20036

(202)872-8600 ext 223

(202)872-8690 (FAX)

NACDL Seeks Plaintiffs for Suit Challenging Suspicionless Search of Laptops

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) needs your help.  NACDL is planning an exciting litigation initiative designed to stop suspicionless searches of travelers’ electronic files at U.S. border crossings.  Please take a moment to read on and tell NACDL if you (or a lawyer you know) have ever had your laptop, cell phone, or camera searched at the border.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented program that authorizes searches of the ...]]> Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:14:22 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/other-content/nacdl/266-laptop-searches.html 2000 MTACDL Lawyer of the Year - Mike Sherwood http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/zxy9Cv83pnE/265-2000-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-mike-sherwood.html http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/265-2000-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-mike-sherwood.html Mike Sherwood won the MTACDL Lawyer of the Year award in 2000.  We are awaiting a description or news release that we can place here.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:48:57 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/265-2000-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-mike-sherwood.html 1998 MTACDL Lawyer of the Year - Jim Taylor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/yzqObiPn8Cc/264-1998-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-jim-taylor.html http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/264-1998-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-jim-taylor.html Jim Taylor won the inaugural MTACDL Lawyer of the Year award in 1998.  We are awaiting a description or news release that we can place here.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:48:11 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/mtacdl-lawyers/lawyers-of-the-year/264-1998-mtacdl-lawyer-of-the-year-jim-taylor.html Chapter 4A Video: Shortcut to Adding and Deleting Content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/cK1oo3nO_ws/261-chapter-4a-video-shortcut-to-adding-and-deleting-content.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/261-chapter-4a-video-shortcut-to-adding-and-deleting-content.html The video below illustrates the "Article Creator" and "Article Deleter" shortcuts described in Chapter 4A of the Web Site Users' Manual.  It shows you the MTACDL website, with the operations performed for you visually and narrated. 

The video is easiest to see if it's expanded to fill your screen.  To do that, click the icon in the lower right of the YouTube window that looks like four arrows pointing to the four corners of the screen.  Then to return to normal size, just hit your "Esc" key.

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]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:16:08 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/261-chapter-4a-video-shortcut-to-adding-and-deleting-content.html CSI Montana: What If You Threw a Website and Nobody Came? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/gJlvDi70t8o/256-csi-montana-what-if-you-threw-a-website-and-nobody-came.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/256-csi-montana-what-if-you-threw-a-website-and-nobody-came.html Party_no_one_cameAdmit it, guys.  Odds are that most of you will never chisel out the time necessary to check out and truly use the functionality built into the MTACDL website. 

Even though practically everyone aspires to have a website, its full potential will likely go largely untapped.  Although completely understandable, this would be … well, a crime. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:51:54 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/256-csi-montana-what-if-you-threw-a-website-and-nobody-came.html Billing, Dues and Access Questions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/mzyGwR3NsX4/dues-and-access-questions.html http://www.mtacdl.org/people/dues-and-access-questions.html If you have billing and/or dues questions, please contact Terri Andreasen of Treasurer Jason Holden's office.  She may be reached at MTACDL@yahoo.com, and will respond to you as soon as possible.

Terri is also responsible for managing access to the mailing list and website.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:27:20 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/people/dues-and-access-questions.html Instructions for Initial Site Access Sent to Mailing List http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/GaFj6LlMa7M/252-instructions-for-initial-site-access-sent-to-mailing-list.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/252-instructions-for-initial-site-access-sent-to-mailing-list.html  

New Website Access Instructions

As noted in the e-mail to the mailing list yesterday, the MTACDL’s new website goes live today.  It will be ready and turned on at exactly 5PM MDT.  At that point, I’m leaving town. 

Here’s how to gain access to the site with a secure password after 5PM: 

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:53:45 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/252-instructions-for-initial-site-access-sent-to-mailing-list.html MTACDL Website Launch Announcement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/gG3tYkpi_aQ/251-mtacdl-website-launch-announcement.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/251-mtacdl-website-launch-announcement.html  

The attachment to this article contains the post to the MTACDL mailing list that describes the features of the new website to members.

Of course, the chance that anyone actually read such a long post to the list is nearly zero, so here it is preserved for posterity.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:15:10 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/251-mtacdl-website-launch-announcement.html New Mailing List Released - June 6, 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/E9c9phdcoFQ/250-new-mailing-list-released.html http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/250-new-mailing-list-released.html  

 

Following the "Read more..." link is correspondence sent to both the old and new mailing lists when the list's server and participants were changed on June 6, 2010.

 

 

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:55:12 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/home-announcements/250-new-mailing-list-released.html Chapter 4A: Adding and Deleting Articles: A Shortcut http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/f06jWlWpSos/246-chapter-4a-adding-and-deleting-articles-a-shortcut.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/246-chapter-4a-adding-and-deleting-articles-a-shortcut.html It’s important to understand how articles are created in the manner described in Chapter 4, because it gives you all the fundamentals for how the site operates and how articles work.  But the site has provided a shortcut to adding and deleting articles. 

To use the "Article Creator" shortcut :

  1. Navigate in the site to the category where you want the article to appear.  For example, go to the “Announcement” page if you want to submit an announcement, or the “Motions in Limine” page under Briefs if you want to submit such a motion.
  2. Look below the NACDL logo on the left, and ...]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:53:42 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/246-chapter-4a-adding-and-deleting-articles-a-shortcut.html Mailing List Form - Join http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/z0c2S0zh0RM/apply-to-join-list.html http://www.mtacdl.org/mailing-list/apply-to-join-list.html

    Join the MTACDL Mailing List:

    You may use this form to apply for membership to the mailing list.  Since you're logged onto the website, the presumption is that you're already a member of the mailing list.  But to get maximum list participation, we've provided this method in case you or someone else needs to join the list.

    Of course, all applications sent this way need to be approved by the list administrator.

    After you enter the information below and press the "Subscribe" button, just hit your browser's "Back" button to return to the website.

    Your E-mail Address:   Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:50:01 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/mailing-list/apply-to-join-list.html Chapter 5 Video: Inserting a Photo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/rd6VP_bXPjE/239-chapter-5-video-inserting-a-photo.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/239-chapter-5-video-inserting-a-photo.html The video below illustrates how to insert a photo or graphic into an article, as outlined in a section of Chapter 5 of the Web Site Users' Manual.  It shows you the MTACDL website, with the operations performed for you visually and narrated. 

    The video is easiest to see if it's expanded to fill your screen.  To do that, click the icon in the lower right of the YouTube window that looks like four arrows pointing to the four corners of the screen.  Then to return to normal size, just hit your "Esc" key.

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    ]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 00:41:01 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/239-chapter-5-video-inserting-a-photo.html Chapter 8 Video: Private Messaging http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/1jaQ8-rhVpo/236-chapter-8-video-private-messaging.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/236-chapter-8-video-private-messaging.html The video below illustrates the Private Messaging concepts outlined in Chapter 8 of the Web Site Users' Manual.  It shows you the MTACDL website, with the operations performed for you visually and narrated. 

    The video is easiest to see if it's expanded to fill your screen.  To do that, click the icon in the lower right of the YouTube window that looks like four arrows pointing to the four corners of the screen.  Then to return to normal size, just hit your "Esc" key.

    {youtube}HlErwQJ2mQE|400|300|{/youtube}

    ]]>     Sun, 23 May 2010 22:54:12 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/236-chapter-8-video-private-messaging.html     Chapter 7 Videos: Forums http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/Z3Efgc9ObMk/235-chapter-7-videos-forum.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/235-chapter-7-videos-forum.html The THREE videos below illustrate the Forum concepts outlined in Chapter 7 of the Web Site Users' Manual.  These are particularly important for many reasons, and the administrator encourages every member to take the time to watch them.  Here is what they contain:

    1. Video 1 shows you what forums are.  It explains why members should use a permanent, searchable forum to preserve the value they add as attorneys and add value to the association by providing a searchable library of conversations, presentations, arguments, resources, videos, photos and any other digital information imaginable.

    2. Video 2 teaches you how to use the Forum that is built ...]]> Sun, 23 May 2010 22:46:49 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/235-chapter-7-videos-forum.html Chapter 6 Videos: Profiles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/rTRF89ZltWk/234-chapter-6-video-profiles.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/234-chapter-6-video-profiles.html The two videos below illustrate the member profile concepts outlined in Chapter 6 of the Web Site Users' Manual.  They show you the MTACDL website, with the operations performed for you visually and narrated. 

      The videos are easiest to see if they're expanded to fill your screen.  To do that, click the icon in the lower right of the YouTube window that looks like four arrows pointing to the four corners of the screen.  Then to return to normal size, just hit your "Esc" key.

      The first video shows you how to edit your profile:

      {youtube}7L1l5n4yVl0|400|300|{/youtube}

       

      The second video discusses how the profile ...]]> Sun, 23 May 2010 22:35:31 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/234-chapter-6-video-profiles.html Chapter 4 Video: Submitting Content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/eZ0Ld4ypDsY/233-chapter-4-video-submitting-content.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/233-chapter-4-video-submitting-content.html The video below illustrates the content submission concepts outlined in Chapter 4 of the Web Site Users' Manual.  It shows you the MTACDL website, with the operations performed for you visually and narrated. 

      The video is easiest to see if it's expanded to fill your screen.  To do that, click the icon in the lower right of the YouTube window that looks like four arrows pointing to the four corners of the screen.  Then to return to normal size, just hit your "Esc" key.

      {youtube}bcfLdZL3DoU|400|300|{/youtube}

      ]]> Sun, 23 May 2010 20:31:34 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/233-chapter-4-video-submitting-content.html Chapter 5 Example: How to Embed Video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/jP5CBGJbWNc/225-test-fox-news.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/225-test-fox-news.html FOX News

      This is probably the most sane thing you'll ever see labeled FOX News.  It's a test "announcement" to show how easy it is to place a video in an article.  It can be a video that's directly uploaded to the website server, but the easiest thing to do is place the video (with security settings about who can view the video that suit you) on a video hosting site like YouTube or one of about thirty others.

      When you're creating an article, all you do is place code like "{metube}GjqkBcZLwVY|500|375|{/metube}" on a ...]]>       Thu, 20 May 2010 23:48:26 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/225-test-fox-news.html       Downloadable Full Manual (without videos) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/68ylaTTzhQU/224-appendix-a-downloadable-full-manual.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/224-appendix-a-downloadable-full-manual.html Attached to this article is the full Web Site Users' Manual, in living color, in PDF format.  If you'd like to print out the entire manual and use it as a reference, please download and print this PDF file.

      If you click the attachment's link, it may open in a new browser window, depending on your browser's settings.  You may either view it there as a well-indexed 30-page PDF document, or save it to your PC with the icon you'll see above the document (it looks like an old diskette).  Alternatively, you may right-click the attachment's link and choose "Save Target ...]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/224-appendix-a-downloadable-full-manual.html Chapter 12: Administrative Functions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/AKGJzyl5ppw/223-chapter-12-administrative-functions.html http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/223-chapter-12-administrative-functions.html Administrative Functions

      The Officers are given administrative access to the site, and may assign it to anyone else.  Administration is done from a completely different place than what you see as a “front-end” website user.  The site also has an administrative “back end”.

      To access the back end, type this into your browser: www.mtacdl.org/administrator .  Then enter your username and password.  You will see a completely new interface.

      The first rule here is to “do no harm”.  Please restrict yourself to these functions or others you’re absolutely sure how to do.  Following are the most typical administrative functions and how to perform ...]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 21:32:34 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/website-users-manual/223-chapter-12-administrative-functions.html Chapter 10: Mailing List http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MainMtacdlFeed/~3/kmFo9Ff14wk/mailing-list.html http://www.mtacdl.org/mailing-list.html Mailing List

      The mailing list has been integrated into the web site in six ways.

      1. Send a message to the list.  You can do this by clicking the “E-mail the List” link under the Mailing List button at the top of the screen, or in the Member Communication menu at the right.  This will open up an empty e-mail window addressed to the list. 

        It relies on your separate e-mail program, like Outlook or Outlook Express.  It won’t work if you use browser-based e-mail like Gmail, unless you make changes to your PC's settings.  (This may not be a bad idea, because no ...]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 21:27:38 +0000 http://www.mtacdl.org/mailing-list.html