Handling a DWI Case in NYS: The Nuts and Bolts 2021 – Video Replay

This program provides an excellent overview of how to represent a DWI defendant in New York. While designed as an introduction to attorneys new to DWI defense, this program will also serve as an excellent refresher for experienced attorneys. Learn how to handle a DWI case, keep up to date on changes in the law, and sharpen your skills.

9:00 AM to 9:10 AM

Welcome and Introduction

9:10 AM to 10:00 AM

THE PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN EVERYDAY PRACTICE

Speaker: Jonathan D. Cohn
0.5 Professional Practice; 0.5 Skills

10:00 AM to 10:50 AM

DEFENDING AGAINST THE BLOOD TEST

Speaker: Edward L. Fiandach
1.0 Skills

10:50 AM to 11:00 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM to 11:50 AM

PROVING SOBRIETY THROUGH CROSS-EXAMINATION

Speaker: Lisa Saltzman
1.0 Skills 

11:50 AM to 12:40 PM

ETHICAL ISSUES THAT ARISE IN CRIMINAL PRACTICE

Speaker: Matthew Simone
1.0 Ethics

12:40 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch Break

1:30 PM to 2:20 PM

DWAI DRUGS — HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR CASE AND UNCOVER THE WEAKNESSES

Speaker: Joseph M. Gerstenzang
1.0 Skills 

2:20 PM to 3:10 PM

THE BASICS OF BREATH TESTING

Speaker: Steven B. Epstein
1.0 Professional Practice

3:10 PM to 3:20 PM

Break

3:20 PM to 4:35 PM

NEGOTIATING THE POTENTIAL VEHICULAR ASSAULT

Speaker: John Scott Prudenti
1.5 Skills

Please note: The Ethics and Skills credit portions for this program are not qualified for newly admitted attorneys.