Friday, October 3, 8:20 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 6.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 6.0 (all formats) |
| VIDC Re-Certification Credit: | 6.0 Misdemeanor/Felony |
If your practice includes handling DUI cases, this is a must-attend 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 highly interactive seminar covers the specifics of handling DUI cases. Attendees will hear from judges and experienced attorneys who will discuss the various aspects of DUI cases in Virginia.
This year’s topics include:
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Registration Deadlines:
| Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
| Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $90 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.
Seminar Materials: ALL seminar registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials. E-book materials are searchable, easily accessible, and efficient to use. Printed materials will not be provided.
Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Private recording of this program is prohibited.
Can’t Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.
| 8:00 | Late Registrations in Fairfax |
| 8:20 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 | Legislative and Case Law Update/Stop, Arrest, and Searches An update on recent DUI and serious traffic case law and legislation. |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 | Science of Breath Testing and New Technology This session will present 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 will also explore the strengths and weaknesses of trying to determine blood alcohol content through a breath sample and legal strategies that result. |
| 11:45 | Lunch (provided on site) |
| 12:30 | DUI Ethics 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. |
| 1:30 | Break |
| 1:45 | 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 |
| 2:45 | Break |
| 3:00 | Hypotheticals Covering Trial Issues Join the expert panel as they work 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. |
| 4:00 | Adjourn |
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
Timothy C. Carwile, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC / Waynesboro
Kate Fitzgerald, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Richmond / Leesburg
