[Prevention] Blackburn Discussion Panel

[Joanna Morrissey]

What: Blackburn Discussion Panel

When: May 27th, Noon-1:00

Where: Peter J. Feeney Conference Room, Cumberland County Courthouse,
Portland, ME 04101

 

Please join us for this FREE training opportunity. 

 

The law court's decision in State v. Blackburn affirms the importance
and viability of law enforcement's role in preventing underage drinking.
When officers knocked and entered the Blackburn residence, they did it
on the grounds of probable cause (could see beer bottles through the
windows, Tyler Blackburn himself admits there is underage drinking going
on), as well as exigent circumstances (concern evidence would be
destroyed it they waited for a warrant.) Blackburn appealed, stating the
officers violated his fourth amendment rights. The law court disagreed
and upheld the District Court's ruling. This event is geared toward
professionals in the law enforcement and corrections fields, as well as
their community partners. 

 

Participants will have the opportunity to talk with the team who took
this case from door knock to final gavel, and learn how to avoid
investigation pitfalls that could derail your furnishing case in court. 

 

Panelists include Sergeant Andrew Williams, Windham Police Department;
and two Assistant District Attorneys from the Cumberland County District
Attorney's office: William Barry who represented the State during the
suppression hearing, and Julia Sheridan, who represented the State
during the appeals process. Lunch will be provided. 

 

While the event is free, space is limited and we need to know a head
count for lunch, so please register at
http://www.mcd.org/registrations.asp or call Jo Morrissey at the number
listed below.

 

 

Jo Morrissey

Assistant Project Director

21 Reasons

Medical Care Development, Inc.

175 Lancaster Street, Suite 220A

Portland, ME 04101

207-773-7737

jmorrissey at mcd.org

21 Reasons is a coalition of individuals, organizations, and businesses
with a common goal: to build a healthy community environment with
policies, practices, and attitudes that support the drug-free
development of all youth. Please join us! For more information, visit
www.21reasons.org <http://www.21reasons.org> .