Does remaining silent during an interrogation actually invoke one’s right to remain silent?  In a landmark case, two police officers interrogated a criminal suspect, Van Chester Thompkins, who refused to acknowledge whether or not he invoked his Miranda rights during his interrogation by staying completely silent. What techniques did the police officers utilize in their interrogation, and how did their methods hold up in court?

Join American Military University for this live webcast that will explore the Berghuis v. Thompkins case on Miranda warnings and the resulting legal ramifications that unfolded. 

Examining the Berghuis v. Thompkins case on the right to remain silent
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

In this comprehensive case study that touches upon legal analysis and criminal justice, our speakers will address:

• Miranda warnings
• How Berghuis v. Thompkins developed
• Police interrogation techniques
• The case’s effect on police interrogations and the legal system

Attend this special LIVE webcast event for more information on better understanding your Miranda rights.

- By J. Mason

Join other parents like you next week for a live chat and learn about their experience of going back to school, including keys to their success and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Register today to participate in the live discussion. Take notes or contribute your best tips and tricks for keeping it together while having a family at home and a full class load.

Join the conversation:

	Helenjene Curtis: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Marie Raffay: Master of Science in Environmental Management Tuesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET
	Jenn Deater: Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management Thursday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Meet the parents in next week’s lively discussion >

- By J. Mason

Wednesday, March 3, 2010  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

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Have you ever handled a document over 150 years old? The American Civil War left behind a vast paper trail of soldiers’ letters and diaries, as well as newspapers and periodicals; all of these documents provide accounts of crucial events of the era, enabling historians to piece together the events that shaped America’s past during this defining time.

Learn more about this special webcast.

Dr. Steven E. Woodworth, Professor of History at American Public University, and Tom Daccord, Educational Technology Specialist at Best of History Web Sites, will discuss researching and handling original Civil War documents through the Internet and how they apply it to their own projects.

About our Guest Speakers: 

• Steven E. Woodworth, Professor, American Public University, School of Arts and HumanitiesDr. Woodworth (Ph.D., Rice University, 1987) is professor of history at American Public University and author, co-author, or editor of twenty-seven books. Some of the courses he teaches include: Historical Research Methods, The Civil War: Seminal Event in American History, and Civil War Command & Leadership. Read More…

• Tom Daccord, Educational Technology Specialist, Best of History Web SitesBest of History Web Sites was created in 2001 by Tom Daccord, 15-year history teacher and co-director of EdTechTeacher, Inc. Tom is an educational technology specialist and author of Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Teachers and The Best of History Web Sites.A veteran “laptop teacher” who instructed in a wireless laptop environment for seven years, Tom has been featured in the Boston Globe (Making Tech Connect, December 29, 2003) for his contributions to teaching and technology. Read More…