Cybercrimes
Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section

Chicago
Friday, April 11, 2008
ISBA Regional Office
20 S Clark Street, Suite 900
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Collinsville
Friday, May 23, 2008
Holiday Inn
1000 Eastport Plaza Drive
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5.0 hours based on a 60 minute MCLE credit hour,
including 0.5 hours of PMCLE credit

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Hon. Donald D. Bernardi, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Bloomington

While the use of computers is widespread, the type of crimes committed using them is not well known. This seminar will explore the investigative techniques used by law enforcement and the pitfalls of prosecution and defense in cases regarding cybercrimes.

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.  Introduction
A glimpse into the world of “cybercriminals” and the problems created by Internet crime.
Hon. Donald D. Bernardi
Sandra M. Blake, Assistant State’s Attorney Cook County, Oak Park (Chicago Program)
John J. Rekowski, Rekowski & Associates, Collinsville (Collinsville Program)

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.  The Computer as a Tool in Criminal Investigation
Live internet demonstration of how police use tools to catch “cybercriminals” in action.
Detective Richard Wistocki, Naperville Police Department, Naperville

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.  Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  The Computer as a Tool in Criminal Investigation (continued)
Detective Richard Wistocki

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Jurisdiction, Venue and Other Issues in Internet Crime Cases
Our speakers will explain the legal and ethical challenges involved in proving cases committed by the use of the Internet.
Craig J. Chval, The Chval Law Group, P.C., Clarendon Hills
Keith G. Chval, The Chval Law Group, P.C., Clarendon Hills

12:00 – 1:15 p.m.  Lunch (on your own)

1:15 – 2:00 p.m.  Evidentiary Issues in Internet Crimes
This session will examine the ethical issues and challenges surrounding digital evidence and search and seizure.
Craig Chval
Keith G. Chval

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.  Internet Financial Crimes and Identity Theft
This presentation will explore the investigation of these offenses, providing the knowledge attorneys need to effectively prosecute and defend these cases.
Chuck Ludwig, Kevin McClain Investigations, Ltd., Centralia
Kevin W. McClain, Kevin McClain Investigations, Ltd., Centralia

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.  Break

2:45 – 4:00 p.m.  Internet Financial Crimes and Identity Theft (continued)
Chuck Ludwig
Kevin W. McClain

* Subject to review
Please note: Supreme Court Rules on MCLE require lawyers to earn at least 4 hours of Professional Responsibility MCLE every reporting period