Handling A DWI Case In NYS: The Nuts And Bolts 2021

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. Please note: Most of our presenters will be lecturing live from the New York State Bar Association Bar Center, laws at that time permitting. However, no live audience will be present but you can pose questions in the Q&A portal in Zoom.

March 23, 2021

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

10:00 AM to 10:50 AM

DEFENDING AGAINST THE BLOOD TEST

Speaker: Edward L. Fiandach

10:50 AM to 11:00 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM to 11:50 AM

PROVING SOBRIETY THROUGH CROSS-EXAMINATION

Speaker: Lisa Saltzman

11:50 AM to 12:40 PM

ETHICAL ISSUES THAT ARISE IN CRIMINAL PRACTICE

Speaker: Matthew Simone

March 24, 2021

9:00 AM to 9:50 AM

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

Speaker: Joseph M. Gerstenzang

9:50 AM to 10:40 AM

THE BASICS OF BREATH TESTING

Speaker: Steven B. Epstein

10:40 AM to 10:50 AM

Break

10:50 AM to 11:40 AM

NEGOTIATING THE POTENTIAL VEHICULAR ASSAULT

Speaker: John Scott Prudenti