Price:$309 (Includes a downloadable audio version.)
| MCLE Credit: | 6.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 0.0 |
| VIDC Re-Certification Credit: | 6.0 Misdemeanor/Felony (VIDC Information) |
| Viewable Through: | 08/31/2026 |
$309.00 (or 6 Bundle Credits)
A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay from the October 2025 live seminar, Handling DUI Cases in Virginia 2025.
If your practice includes handling DUI cases, this is a must-view program! With the current state of the statutory and case law in DUI cases, success in these matters is often about negotiating and understanding the technical challenges based upon the specific facts of each case. This program is designed to equip defense attorneys, Commonwealth’s attorneys, and judges with the knowledge and skills to issue spot.
Designed for both new and experienced attorneys, this seminar covers the specifics of handling DUI cases. Attendees hear from defense attorneys, judges, and commonwealth attorneys who discuss the various aspects of DUI cases in Virginia.
This year’s topics include:
Legislative and Case Law Update/Stop, Arrest, and Searches
Judge Susan Friedlander Earman, Michael Robinson
An update on recent DUI and serious traffic case law and legislation.
Science of Breath Testing and New Technology
Douglas Hazelton, Jeff Martin
This session presents the principles of electrochemical and infrared breath testing on Virginia’s current Intox EC/IR II and the probable new instrument—the Drager Alcotest 9510 (the Virginia Department of Forensic Science is in the final stages of finalizing the contract for the Draeger Alcotest 9510). It also explores the strengths and weaknesses of trying to determine blood alcohol content through a breath sample and legal strategies that result.
DUI Ethics
E. Kate Fitzgerald
A review of ethical and professionalism dilemmas faced by defense attorneys and prosecutors through hypothetical scenarios. This interactive session will help you better understand the most recent rule changes and relevant LEOs.
View from the Bench: A Judges Panel
Moderator: Jon Huddleston
Panelists: Judge Erin Evans-Bedois, Judge William Fitzpatrick, Judge Michael Holloran, Judge Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi
Hypotheticals Covering Trial Issues
Moderator: E. Kate Fitzgerald
Faculty Panel: Timothy C. Carwile, Michael Robinson
An expert panel works through a few creative DUI and serious traffic offense hypotheticals, applying what they have learned, spotting issues, developing defenses, and discussing trial tactics—from the initial consultation through pretrial preparation and conduct of the trial.
Hon. Michael Joseph Holleran, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge, 19th Judicial District, Fairfax County General District Court / Fairfax
Hon. Erin Evans-Bedois, 1st Judicial District, Chesapeake General District Court / Chesapeake
Hon. Susan Friedlander Earman, Fairfax County General District Court / Fairfax
Hon. William Fitzpatrick, 20th Judicial District, Loudoun General District Court / Leesburg
Hon. Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge, 23rd Judicial District, Roanoke County General District Court / Salem
Timothy C. Carwile, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC / Waynesboro
Kate Fitzgerald, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Richmond / Leesburg
Doulgas Hazelton, Law Office of Tillotson & Martin / Newport News
Jon D. Huddleston, Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, PC (Retired) / Williamsburg
Jeff Martin, Law Office of Tillotson & Martin / Newport News
Michael Robinson, Robinson Law, PLLC / Fairfax
COURSE PLANNERS
Timothy C. Carwile, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC / Waynesboro
Kate Fitzgerald, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Richmond / Leesburg