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How to Improve
your Investigation and Prosecution of Strangulation Cases
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Presenters: |
Gael
Strack, Assistant City Attorney, San Diego
Dr. George McClane
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Date/Time:
March 15, 2002, 8:30-10:00 am |
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Abstract: |
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This is a multi-media presentation given by Dr. George McClane, an emergency medicine specialist, and Assistant City Attorney Gael B. Strack, a veteran domestic violence prosecutor. Together, the instructors cover the following areas:
- The findings from a study of 300 misdemeanor attempted strangulation cases
- The medical aspects of strangulation
- The legal aspects of investigating and prosecuting attempted strangulation cases
- Practical tips for all professionals handling strangulation cases
- Using experts in court
The course objectives are to:
- Increase the awareness of the lethality of attempted strangulation
- Increase the identification of the subtle signs and symptoms of a strangulation victim
- Improve the documentation of evidence for attempted strangulation cases
- Increase the prosecution of strangulation cases
- Elevate prosecution of strangulation cases from misdemeanors to felonies
- Develop local experts to use in trial
- Prepare experts to testify in court
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Go To:
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> Gael
Strack's Bio Page
> Dr. George
McClane's Bio Page
> Main
Conference Page
> Registration Form
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