Murder One: Basic Homicide Prosecution
2024-11-10 - 2024-11-13 | –, Staunton
A four-day training program for approximately 40 prosecutors on essential homicide prosecution skills to include Ethics: Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence. The training will cover all aspects of preparing and trying a successful homicide case from voir dire to closing argument. Emphasis will be on investigations and working with witnesses, evidence gathering and presentation, preparation of expert witnesses and forensics as well as meeting common defenses including alibi, NGRI, misidentifications, causation of death and self-defense.
Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the venue and all meals, will be provided or reimbursed but mileage to and from the program will not be covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Murder Two: Advanced Homicide Prosecution
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-16 | –, Staunton
A four-day training program for approximately 40 prosecutors on advanced homicide prosecution skills to include Ethics: Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence. The training will examine difficult challenges in homicide cases, including child homicides, multi-defendant cases, no-body and cold cases. This training will also examine advanced issues such as mental health defenses and aggravated murder cases. Previous attendance at one of CASC’s Homicide programs is a pre-requisite, unless CASC permission is granted.
Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the venue and all meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program will not be covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Executive Program 2024
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-06 | –, Charlottesville, VA
The Executive Program is a training seminar devoted to management issues, with attendance restricted to the 120 elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and their Chief Deputies. The program addresses leadership skills, office management, case management, employment practices and personnel issues, police relations, press and public relations and other topics important to prosecutors in leadership positions.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Click here to register.

Council Meeting
2024-12-04 14:00, 2024-12-06 13:00 (America/New_York) | –, Charlottesville, VA

Combatting Commercial Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor in Virginia: A Comprehensive Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
2025-01-13 - 2025-01-16 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC, DCJS and the VSP together are offering a free four-day training to both prosecutors and law enforcement on the investigation and prosecution of commercial sex trafficking and forced labor. It will be held in Williamsburg from January 13 – 16, 2025.
This program, developed in partnership with the Human Trafficking Institute in Washington D.C., will increase the overall awareness and understanding of commercial sex trafficking, forced labor and illicit massage businesses. It will dispel common myths and misconceptions through the use of data and create an understanding and working knowledge of the applicable forced labor and commercial sex trafficking laws. It will further increase victim identification and improve human trafficking investigations and prosecutions and will improve the collaborative response to combatting trafficking in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The program is free. Lodging will be provided, if requested, for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site. Free parking is available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge each day. Dinner will be on your own and not reimbursed. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Seats are limited. By registering to attend, you are agreeing to attend and participate in the entire four-day program. CLE’s and PIC credits will be provided.
Click here to register.

Council Meeting
2025-01-21 09:00, 2025-02-13 12:00, 2025-05-07 12:00, 2025-06-18 12:00 | –, Richmond, VA

Prosecutor Bootcamp: A Comprehensive Training for the New Prosecutor
2025-01-26 - 2025-01-31 | –, Staunton
Prosecutor Bootcamp is a week-long intensive training for the new prosecutor. It will be held in Staunton, Virginia. This program is open to prosecutors with three years or less experience. Specific topics to be covered include trial skills, evidentiary issues, practice in General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, work-life balance, and legal writing, among others.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the program venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Registration closes on December 3. Once you have registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email and by December 10, you will be notified whether you have a spot in the program or have been placed on the waitlist. This training is limited to 30 students who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu
Click here to register

Investigation and Prosecution of Intimate Partner Violence ("Guns and Roses")
2025-02-02 - 2025-02-07 | –, Staunton
CASC is offering an intensive 6-day training for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence. This course will cover IPV dynamics, investigation and prosecution strategies, strangulation, prosecuting cases with uncooperative victims, forfeiture by wrongdoing and more.
The program is free and will be held in Staunton. Lodging and parking will be provided, and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 15 teams. Teams are to be comprised of one prosecutor and one investigator from the same jurisdiction.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive an emailed confirmation which includes a link to download the application to be completed and returned to CASC.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register

Advanced Trial Advocacy Program
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-12 | –, Norfolk, VA
The Advanced Trial Advocacy Program is an intensive three-day program offered for prosecutors who have some jury trial experience. This program will provide approximately 12 CLE hours. Instead of a case study being provided to students, attendees will each bring one of their own cases to work from throughout the program. Lectures will cover analytical advocacy and theory bases prosecution as well as all phases of a jury trial from voir dire to closing argument and preserving the record There will be small group case discussions and student performances.
This program will be held in Norfolk. Attendance is limited to 30 students. No application is necessary. Lodging is provided and all meals are provided or reimbursed at the state per diem rate. Travel to and from the training is not covered.
Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Click here to register

I.M.P.A.C.T., Training for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Prosecutor: Initiating Meaningful Prosecution at Critical Times
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-12 | –, Staunton
IMPACT is an intensive training for the J&DR prosecutor. The program focuses on juvenile court practice & procedure and dealing with juvenile delinquency. Specific topics to be covered include juvenile brain development, juvenile trials & sentencing options, DJJ length of stay guidelines, substance abuse and juveniles, transfer/certification issues, juvenile sex-offenders and competency issues.
The program will be held in Staunton. Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Once you’ve registered, you will receive a confirmation email. This training is limited to 25 students who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available. Registration closes on December 6 and by December 13 you will be notified if you are in the program or have been placed on the waitlist.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register

Successful Prosecutions in Technology-Facilitated Crimes
2025-02-13 - 2025-02-14 | –, Staunton
This is a two-day training focused on technology-facilitated crimes against children. Tailored for prosecutors, and investigators, this hands-on training covers victim grooming, digital investigations, child interviews, and prosecution strategies. Attendees will engage in practical exercises emphasizing the multidisciplinary team’s (MDT’s) crucial role in investigating, working with witnesses, and building a strong case for prosecution.
Registration closes on January 6 and by January 10 you will be notified if you are in the program or have been placed on the waitlist.
The program will be held in Staunton and lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Click here to register

Advanced DUI Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - Williamsburg
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-06 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Online registration for this program has closed. Contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu, if want to register for this training.
The Advanced DUI Training Program is an intensive course designed specifically for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers and will be held in Williamsburg on March 3 – 6, 2025. The program will cover a range of critical topics, including investigative stops, Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) and Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT), breath and blood testing issues, DUI checkpoints, and the use of transcripts and legal code sections to prove elements in court. Additionally, the program will address key issues in manslaughter cases and provide opportunities to analyze factual scenarios. Participants will receive the latest edition of the Virginia DUI Manual.
This training follows a team-based format, ideally requiring a team consisting of one prosecutor and one law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. However, individuals may still enroll if they are unable to form a team. The program is limited to 50 attendees—40 with lodging accommodations and 10 commuting attendees. Lodging and meals will be provided for participants who reside more than 25 miles from the training site, and lunch will be provided for commuting attendees. Please note that no mileage reimbursement will be offered.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Confirmation of selection will be sent by email by January 15, 2025.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu or 757-775-2799 with any questions.
Click here to register.

Red Flag Program: Money Talks – Financial Literacy and Fraud Investigations
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-06 | –, Staunton
CASC is proud to announce that registration is open for a new, intensive 3-day training for prosecutors, Virginia State Police Special Agents, and Insurance SIU investigators on the topic of investigating and prosecuting fraud in Virginia. This program is funded by Virginia State Police as its annual “Red Flag” insurance fraud training, which focuses on different aspects of fraud each year. This year, the program will focus on obtaining and using financial records in financial and fraud investigations and will cover financial investigations, obtaining and using financial records, financial interviews and interrogations, building financial cases, and working with prosecutors. Some, but not all, sessions will be repeated from previous “Red Flag” insurance fraud trainings.
The program is free. Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site and parking will be provided and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
The 2025 program will take place March 4 through March 6, 2025, in Staunton, Virginia.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - Williamsburg
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Online registration for this program has closed. Contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu, if want to register for this training.
The DUID Training Program is designed specifically for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers and will be held in Williamsburg on March 6 – 7, 2025. The program will cover a range of topics, including the drug categories, spectrum of physiological responses from the drug categories, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more! Participants will receive the latest edition of the Virginia DUI Manual.
This training follows a team-based format, ideally requiring a team consisting of one prosecutor and one law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. However, individuals may still enroll if they are unable to form a team. The program is limited to 50 attendees—40 with lodging accommodations and 10 commuting attendees. Lodging and meals will be provided for participants who reside more than 25 miles from the training site, and lunch will be provided for commuting attendees. Please note that no mileage reimbursement will be offered.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Confirmation of selection will be sent by email by January 15, 2025.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu or 757-775-2799 with any questions.
Click here to register.

Spring Institute 2025 (In-Person registration, Leadership Track and Zoom Limited Simulcast)
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-09 | –, Norfolk, VA
The Spring Institute program agenda is a multi-track continuing legal education program offering up to 18 hours of live MCLE credits, emphasizing ethics, recent legislative enactments, recent judicial decisions, current developments in criminal law. Attendance is open to all Virginia prosecutors.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Click here to register for in-person Spring Institute.
Click here to register for Limited Simulcast of Spring Institute (General Sessions and Track A)
Click here to register for the Leadership track on Tuesday, April 8 from 9 am – 12 pm.

Zoom Limited Simulcast - 2025 Spring Institute
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-09 | Online, ONLINE
CASC is offering a limited simulcast of the 2025 Spring Institute. We will be simulcasting ONLY the General Sessions and Track A.
Any Virginia prosecutor may attend the 2025 Spring Institute in person or via the Zoom limited simulcast. You may not register for both. If you already have registered to attend the 2025 Spring Institute and you would like to switch to the limited Zoom simulcast option, you may do so, but your in-person registration will be cancelled. This decision will be final and you will not be able to change.
CASC needs to know well in advance how many people will attend Spring Institute online or in-person. Registration for the limited Zoom simulcast option will be open until Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Council Meeting
2025-04-06 13:00 | –, Norfolk, VA

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - North Chesterfield
2025-04-30 - 2025-05-01 | –, North Chesterfield, Virginia
Topics to be covered include presentations by law enforcement as to the Drug Categories, spectrum of physiological responses from the drug categories, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more! The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. This training program utilizes a team-training format ideally consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Though, the team is not required if a person would like to enroll and is unable to have a team member attend.

Lodging and meals will be covered (provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate) for those whose office is more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training venue in North Chesterfield. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Email confirmation of selection for the program will be sent by Paula Bruns.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu with any questions.
Click here to register.

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - Front Royal
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06 | –, Front Royal, VA
Topics to be covered include presentations by law enforcement as to the Drug Categories, spectrum of physiological responses from the drug categories, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more! The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. This training program utilizes a team-training format ideally consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Though, the team is not required if a person would like to enroll and is unable to have a team member attend.

Lodging and meals will be covered (provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate) for those whose office is more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training venue in Front Royal. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Email confirmation of selection for the program will be sent by Paula Bruns.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu with any questions.
Click here to register.

Investigation and Prosecution of Drug Cases ("TOP GUN XXXI")
2025-05-18 - 2025-05-23 | –, Williamsburg, VA
TOP GUN is an intensive, workshop-style, interactive training course on the prosecution of drug cases, one of CASC’s longest running programs having been offered since 1992, now in its 31st year! Attendance is limited to 20 teams, consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement investigator from the same jurisdiction. This program covers the latest developments in the law, the criminal practices used, and the latest illegal drug types and their usage.
Held in Williamsburg, VA, this five-day training program begins Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 pm and ends Friday, May 23 at noon.
There is no tuition and lodging will be provided, if your office is more than twenty-five miles from the training site. All meals are either provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate. Mileage to and from the program is not covered.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration a link to download an application will be emailed to each team member to be completed and returned to CASC.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Rolling Stoned: DRE for Prosecutors
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-28 | –, Richmond, VA
This program will cover everything you need to know about the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, including an introduction to the DRE evaluation, an in-depth discussion of the seven (7) drug categories, how to qualify your DRE as an expert witness, and more. This training is open to Virginia prosecutors only. MCLE credits are pending.
The training is in Richmond on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 am to Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Lodging is provided to students whose office is more than 25 miles from the training venue and meals will be provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate to all attendees. Mileage will not be reimbursed.
Additional information will be sent to you by email to the email address you entered during registration.
For information contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Webinar: Journey Through the Labyrinth - Decoding DUI License Suspensions and Charging Decisions
2025-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | –, Zoom Webinar
CASC is pleased to present the next webinar in our 2025 webinar series: “Journey Through the Labyrinth – Decoding DUI License Suspensions and Charging Decisions“.
This training is focused on the DUI license suspension code sections.
Key topics covered will include:

The length of suspensions for each level of DUI.
Restricted license waiting periods.
Defendant options when obtaining a restricted license.
License restoration after DUI felonies.
Charging decisions when a defendant drives while revoked or in violation of his restricted license.

The webinar will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our presenter will be Jason Kowalski, Staff Attorney for CASC and a former Virginia prosecutor.
CASC welcomes both prosecutors and non-attorney staff members employed in Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Offices to this webinar.
CASC will endeavor to record this training and make the recording available for future reference.
You must register by June 5, 2025. Click here to register.

Trial Advocacy Program
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-13 | –, Williamsburg, VA
The Trial Advocacy Program is an intensive five-day program offered for Commonwealth’s Attorneys and their Assistants at all levels of experience, offering approximately 25 CLE hours. Attendees spend approximately 8 hours at lectures and demonstrations given by prosecutors and physicians covering medical, legal and tactical aspects of the prosecution of child abusers, focusing on abusive head trauma cases. The remaining time is spent in small workshop groups discussing and practicing case analysis, trial strategy, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination and closing argument in the context of a hypothetical abusive head trauma case. Attendees will be assigned to workshop groups. Wednesday afternoon is free time. Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
Attendance is limited to 40 students. ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the application. Complete and return the application to Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu by March 21, 2025. Acceptance decisions will be emailed no later than April 14, 2025.
Lodging is provided. Meals are provided or reimbursed at the state per diem rate. Travel to and from the training is not covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Click here to register.

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - Stafford County
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-11 | –, Stafford, VA
Topics to be covered include presentations by law enforcement as to the Drug Categories, spectrum of physiological responses from the drug categories, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more! The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. This training program utilizes a team-training format ideally consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Though, the team is not required if a person would like to enroll and is unable to have a team member attend.

Lodging and meals will be covered (provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate) for those whose office is more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training venue in Stafford County. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program, confirmation of selection for the program will be sent by May 1, 2025.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu with any questions.
Click here to register.

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors - Blacksburg
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-17 | –, Blacksburg, VA
Topics to be covered include presentations by law enforcement as to the Drug Categories, spectrum of physiological responses from the drug categories, aspects of expert testimony, blood draws, information from Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and their role, discussions of responding to defense arguments in DUID cases, court demonstrations and more! The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. This training program utilizes a team-training format ideally consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. Though, the team is not required if a person would like to enroll and is unable to have a team member attend.

Lodging and meals will be covered (provided or reimbursed at state per diem rate) for those whose office is more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training venue in Blacksburg. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program, confirmation of selection for the program will be sent by March 31, 2025.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
Please contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu with any questions.
Click here to register.

Fury Road: Investigating and Prosecuting Impaired Fatal Crashes
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-25 | –, Staunton
The Fury Road Program is an intensive two-day training for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers, scheduled to take place in Staunton from June 23 to 25, 2025. It will cover crash scene evidence collection, crash reconstruction, charging decisions, dealing with legal defenses, case scenarios, victim outreach, and more! Participants will receive the latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual.
This training follows a team-based format, ideally requiring a team consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction. It’s designed for law enforcement officers who are either Virginia State Troopers handling impaired driving cases or a local law enforcement officer who is on a crash response team or regularly involved in investigating fatal motor vehicle crashes. Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Confirmation of selection will be sent by email by May 1, 2025.
Lodging and meals will be provided for participants whose office is more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training venue, and lunch will be provided for commuting attendees. Please note that no mileage reimbursement will be offered.
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.
Click here to register.
