Handling DUI Cases in Virginia 2024

• New this year! The seminar will open with a vignette that will review legislative and case law updates in DUI cases.
• Hear the current best practices in DUI cases.
• Explore relevant substantive and procedural differences around the state.
• Learn what resources are available for clients and how to use them by listening to a substance abuse expert and an experienced attorney.
• Discover what to look for when challenging field sobriety tests in the era of body-worn cameras.
• Find out how to better negotiate for your client.
• Listen to and talk with judges and experienced attorneys.
• Attend live in person and receive 50% off any Virginia CLE^® publication.
• Get out of the office, attend in person at the Bobzien-Gaither Education Center, and network and enjoy lunch with colleagues!
• If attending in person, please register early, as space is limited. You also can attend the full program virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone and still be able to ask questions of the speakers.

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 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 defense attorneys, judges, and commonwealth attorneys who will discuss the various aspects of DUI cases in Virginia. This year’s topics include:

• A review of landmark case law and an update on recent case law
• A review of constitutional issues related to stop, arrest, and searches
• Innovative sentencing alternatives and how a substance abuse expert can help
• Insights into the scientific aspects of field sobriety testing in the body-worn camera era
• Bored with lecture-style ethics sessions? We have the solution: an hour-long interactive ethics presentation reviewing the most recent LEOs decisions

PRAISE FROM PAST ATTENDEES OF THIS SEMINAR “Excellent.” “The seminar was great and loaded with helpful information and resources.” “Excellent practical coverage of a very relevant topic to criminal traffic attorneys.” “Very good content and topics” “Outstanding seminar. Many good practice tips.” ATTENDING IN PERSON? 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. 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. 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.