Handling DUI and Serious Traffic Matters in Virginia 2023

MCLE Credits: 6.5
Ethics Credits Included: 1.0

Thursday, October 5, 8:15 a.m.–4:20 p.m. ET Live Webcast Live Telephone Live on Site at the Bobzien-Gaither Education Center 4801 Cox Road, Suite 108 (Richmond/Innsbrook - Glen Allen)
Friday, October 6, 8:15 a.m.–4:20 p.m. ET Live on Site at the Hilton Fairfax 12777 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA 22033
MCLE Credit:	6.5 (Ethics: 1.0)
Live-Interactive Credit:	6.5 (all dates, all formats)
Designation Credit:	6.5 Trial Practice/Litigation, 1.0 Ethics (Designations Information)
VIDC Re-Certification Credit:	6.5 Misdemeanor/Felony (VIDC Information)
Registration Fees:	Live on Site: $319 regular registration Live on Site: $339 on-site registration (if space is available) Webcast: $319 Telephone: $339

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Schedule
Faculty
Locations, Dates and Fees

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Why Attend?

Stay up to date with all aspects of DUI and serious traffic matters case law and legislation
Hear views from the bench presented by a panel of judges
Examine the ethical concerns specific to handling traffic cases
Learn about using or excluding drug recognition experts and toxicology evidence
Explore relevant substantive and procedural differences around the state

Does your practice include the defense of DUIs and other serious traffic matters? Are you looking to begin a traffic practice? This program will cover the topics you need to stay up to date and provide you with an opportunity to talk and network with other DUI practitioners.

A companion to Virginia CLE^®’s biennial Handling DUI Matters in Virginia program, this program will cover DUI and other serious traffic matters, beginning with a case law and statutory update, essential for both new and experienced attorneys.

This year’s program will include an in-depth discussion on toxicological and drug recognition expert (DRE) evidence to help you better represent your clients. It will provide a unique opportunity to hear a panel of judges share their views from the bench, plus an opportunity to learn from experienced defense attorneys and an assistant commonwealth’s attorney with practice pointers for handling these matters. The program will end with ethical considerations specific to traffic cases.

Options for Attending the Seminar:

On Thursday, October 5, this program will be presented live on site in Richmond/Innsbrook, where people may attend in person, as well as virtually via live-interactive webcast and telephone.

On Friday, October 6, this program will be presented live on site in Fairfax only, with no virtual attendance options.

ATTENDING IN PERSON ON OCTOBER 5?

The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

Discounts available for Virginia CLE webcast-telephone-live seminars

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.

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.

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Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE (October 5 and October 6) (Eastern Time)

8:00	Late Registrations
8:15	Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30	Case Law and Legal Update Judge William E. Jarvis An update on recent DUI and serious traffic case law and legislation.
10:00	Break
10:10	Toxicology Evidence—Fentanyl and Chain of Custody Dr. James Hutchings, Eric Shamis With the continuing opioid crisis in Virginia, fentanyl remains as the most prevalent opioid and the second most prevalent drugs seen in impaired driving cases. Fentanyl, being a high potency opioid, has the potential to cause severe impacts to one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Changing usage trends of fentanyl over the past decade have led to some new perspectives on the toxicological impacts of fentanyl on individuals and driving. Chain of custody is a crucial portion of any criminal investigation involving physical evidence, including impaired driving cases. Any impact to the veracity of the chain of custody in an impaired driving case can assist in your successful defense. Appellate opinions and code sections will be discussed that can assist defense counsel in potential challenges to chain of custody in impaired driving cases.
11:10	Break
11:20	Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Overview Jeff Martin, Mike Tillotson Review the 12 steps of the DRE protocol so practitioners can issue spot.
12:20	Lunch (provided at live-on-site programs)
1:00	Hypotheticals Covering Trial Issues Moderator: Kate Fitzgerald Faculty Panel: Richmond: George Neskis, Tim Dustan, Tim Carwile Fairfax: Eric Shamis, Tim Carwile, Eric Demetriades Join the expert panel as they work through a few creative DUI and serious traffic 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.
2:00	Break
2:10	View from the Bench: A Judges Panel Moderator: Jon Huddleston *Judges Panel:* Richmond: Judge Peter Eliades, Judge Mansi Shah, Judge Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi Fairfax: Judge Michael Holleran, Judge William Fitzpatrick, Judge Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi
3:10	Break
3:20	DUI Ethics E. Kate Fitzgerald A review of ethical and professionalism dilemmas faced by defense attorneys and prosecutors through hypothetical scenarios. This session will help you better understand the most recent Rules changes and relevant LEOs.
4:20	Adjourn

Sign-in for live seminar attendees in Richmond on October 5 or Fairfax on October 6 begins at 8:00 a.m.
Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees on October 5.
Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees on October 5.

Faculty

COURSE PLANNER

Stephen A. Mutnick, Winslow & McCurry, PLLC / Midlothian

FACULTY

Hon. Peter D. Eliades, Emporia General District Court / Emporia
Hon. William R. Fitzpatrick, Loudoun General District Court / Loudoun
Hon. Michael J. Holleran, Fairfax County General District Court / Fairfax
Hon. William E. Jarvis, Prince William General District Court / Manassas
Hon. Mansi J. Shah, Richmond General District Court / Richmond
Hon. Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Roanoke County General District Court / Salem
Timothy C. Carwile, Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC / Waynesboro
Eric J. Demetriades, Marquis Law Group / Leesburg
Timothy Dustan, Powhatan Commonwealth Attorney’s Office / Powhatan
E. Kate Fitzgerald, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney / Orange County
Jon D. Huddleston, Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, PC (Retired) / Williamsburg
Dr. James Hutchings, Virginia Department of Forensic Sciences / Richmond
Jeff Martin, Tillotson & Martin / Newport News
Stephen A. Mutnick, Winslow & McCurry, PLLC / Midlothian
George Neskis, Decker, Cardon, Thomas, Weintraub, & Neskis, PC / Norfolk
Eric M. Shamis, King, Campbell, Poretz & Mitchell, PLLC / Leesburg
Michael C. Tillotson, Tillotson & Martin / Newport News

Locations, Dates and Fees

LIVE REGISTRATION FEES (All registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials. Printed materials will NOT be available.) (Lunch included.)

$319 regular registration
$339 on-site registration (if space is available)

WEBCAST/TELEPHONE REGISTRATION FEES

WEBCAST FEE:
$319 regular registration

TELEPHONE FEE:
$339 regular registration

LIVE LOCATIONS AND DATES

RICHMOND/INNSBROOK / Thursday, October 5
Bobzien-Gaither Education Center (Google Map)
4801 Cox Road, Suite 108
Glen Allen, VA 23060

FAIRFAX / Friday, October 6
Hilton Fairfax (Venue Website / Google Map)
12777 Fair Lakes Circle
(703) 653-6025

Virginia CLE^® will provide live-on-site attendees a 50% discount off any single Virginia CLE^® publication purchased at the seminar site. Additionally, live-on-site attendees will receive a coupon code for 50% off any single publication of their choice, which will be shared with live-on-site attendees at the seminar and in an email the day after the program. The code will expire two weeks after the seminar date.

Downloadable E-Book 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. No printed materials will be available.

When registering, please be sure to provide a legible, valid e-mail address to which Virginia CLE^® can send a link to the e-book materials.

Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY BEFORE the seminar. You will, however, be charged $90 for the materials if you cancel your registration for the seminar, or transfer registration to a different seminar, after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact Virginia CLE^® well in advance of the program date.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.