2015 Basic Prosecutor Course

We had a really great Basic Prosecutor Course this year.  The faculty and presenters were outstanding and the students were great.  These new young prosecutors are going to make a name for themselves!

We changed up a couple things that really added to the cohesiveness of the group as well as kept some of our traditions.  You'll see several photos from our annual kickball game.  We had a great time! While we advised the players NOT to slide on the turf, you'll see that one of the players was overcome with athletic zeal and ignored that advice.

A huge shout out to the full-time faculty.  They are always great!  Matt Bates, Steve Garside, Sandi Johnson, Donna Kelly, Josh Player and Troy Little.  I also want to thank the presenters who came up just for one class.  I know it's inconvenient but appreciate their willingness to help.  So thanks to Ryan Robinson, Trooper Rob Cowart, Rick Westmoreland, Branden Miles, Jeff Gray, Ed Berkovich, and Kim Gibb.  And thanks to Marilyn for all her hard work putting the conference together.  She only had to babysit one or two presenters to get their materials submitted.

 On Thursday we were privileged to have 11 Moldovan law students join us.  They were here for three weeks as part of the Leavitt Institute for International Development.  (http://www.leavittinstitute.org/)  They were hosted by Judge Lindberg.  They sat in on the lectures, the break out sessions and joined the faculty for lunch.  It was interesting to talk with them.  Unanimously, their biggest concern for their legal system is the level of corruption in their country.  It was almost disheartening to listen to them.  And yet, the purpose for bringing them to the states is to expose them to our system and hopefully help them overcome their own challenges. 

We had interesting socks and bright shoes during the course that had to be documented so please don't think the photographer has a foot fetish.  Just lots of bright colors to be seen.

The Golden Kickball award (somehow a photo was not taken) was awarded to Michelle Jeffs, Weber County.  The award is voted on by the faculty and represents the overall best student of the course. 

So again, thanks to all who participated.  You made it a great course.

And finally, the alleged wife abuser really only did touch his wife with his lips!