Ethical Issues in Criminal Cases: A Judge's View
Total Credits: 1 including 1.0 Ethics
- Average Rating:
- 7
- Categories:
- Ethics | Criminal Law/DUI
- Faculty:
- Judge Stephen Wallace
- Original Program Date:
- Oct 29, 2021
- License:
- Access for 90 day(s) after purchase.
Description
Sitting Judge in the Criminal Division will discuss client decisions, and Rules 3.3, 3.8 and 3.10 of the ethics code.
You must complete this course by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024 in order to receive credit with the Alabama State Bar.
Handouts
| Wallace_Ethics.pdf (836.8 KB) | 8 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SEMINAR AND RECEIVING CLE CREDIT2.docx (11.7 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Judge Stephen Wallace Related Seminars and Products
10th Judicial Circuit, Criminal Division
Judge Stephen Wallace is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and received his B.S. Degree from Birmingham-Southern College. He earned his law degree from The University of Alabama School of Law. For nearly ten years, he practiced law with Dawson & Wallace, specializing in criminal, civil rights, and employment cases. He tried multiple civil and criminal jury trials and also served as a specially assigned court prosecutor. In 2010, he was elected to serve as a circuit court criminal Judge in Jefferson County. As part of his duties, he also presides over the newly reinstated mental health court. This court established a specialized case management team and diversion program to assist defendants and connect them with mental health and substance abuse treatment. In 2016, Judge Wallace was re-elected without opposition. Judge Wallace is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He is a 2018 graduate of Leadership Birmingham. He also serves as President of The Historic Young Men's Business Club (YMBC). Finally, he regularly volunteers his time at the Project Homeless event at Boutwell Auditorium.
