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Join us for this most recent series of updates to DWI law and practice. Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors and practitioners will provide insightful instruction on the current state of DWI practice. Topics include: prosecuting the DWI case, discovery process, administrative license revocation matters, license plate impoundment, insurance issues, controlled substances, chemical testing, and ethics for DWI practitioners.
ADDED BENEFIT: All series purchasers will receive a free 1-year subscription to the LinkedLaw edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota DWI Deskbook.Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
DWI: Controlled Substances
Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors Lt. Don Marose and Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney Amy Tripp-Steiner will provide an overview of controlled substances law in Minnesota, including substance information, statutes, case law and other related criminal law issues pertaining to controlled substances.
– Lt. Don Marose; Minnesota State Patrol
– Amy J. Tripp-Steiner; Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney
Friday, March 6, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI: Discovery and Evidence
This presentation discusses how the discovery process works in different types of DWI cases and hearings, the requirements of each party regarding discovery, how parties use evidence at trial, and practical ideas in dealing with discovery and evidentiary issues. The presenters will also discuss other issues specific to DWI trials.
– Michael J. Brandt; Brandt Criminal Defense
– Danielle C. Peden; Brandt Criminal Defense
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DWI: Implied Consent
Minnesota’s laws provide a mechanism for obtaining tests from individuals suspected of DWI. This presentation provides a basic primer for issues that are unique to administrative license revocation matters.
– Stephen D. Melchionne; Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
Thursday, March 12, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
In this presentation, Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors Ed Kautzer and Matthew Wildes will discuss the broad spectrum of professional ethics rules that can come into play when representing clients in DWI matters and best practices to avoid running afoul of these standards.
– Edward F. Kautzer; Ruvelson & Kautzer, Ltd.
– Matthew Wildes; Tax Tiger
Friday, March 20, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DWI: License Plate Impoundment + Insurance and Civil Actions
This presentation covers two chapters of the Minnesota DWI Deskbook. Tran Nguyen analyzes motor vehicle license plate impoundment in Minnesota while Dave Jorstad discusses insurance issues related to DWI as well as the two most common civil claims that are commonly brought in connection with a motor vehicle accident involving an intoxicated driver.
– Tran T. Nguyen; Rochester City Attorney’s Office
– David W.H. Jorstad; Jorstad Law, PLLC
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DWI: Breath, Blood, and Urine Testing
The use of scientific testing for ethyl alcohol has increased as DWI statutes have evolved. Like any other scientific evidence used in court proceedings, alcohol testing is subject to scrutiny. This presentation focuses on the three testing methods available, the statutes and procedures aimed at ensuring accurate results, common defense challenges, and the criminal consequences that result from refusing a chemical test.
– Douglas V. Hazelton; Halberg Criminal Defense
– Charles Ramsay; Ramsay Law Firm, PLLC
– Daniel J. Koewler; Ramsay Law Firm, PLLC
Friday, March 27, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
DWI: Prosecuting the Case
In this presentation, Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors Chris Renz and Andrew Small will provide a guide for DWI prosecution in Minnesota from the perspective of the prosecutor, as well as a context for the defense attorney. Topics include:
– Christopher P. Renz; Chestnutt Cambronne PA
– Andrew R. Small; Colich & Associates
$295
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This package provides 7.5 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
DWI: Controlled Substances
1.5 standard CLE credits
1.5 criminal law specialist credits
DWI: Discovery and Evidence
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Implied Consent
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: License Plate Impoundment + Insurance and Civil Actions
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Breath, Blood, and Urine Testing
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Prosecuting the Case
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
