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Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors and practitioners will provide insightful instruction on the current state of DWI practice in Minnesota. Topics they will address include pretrial release; controlled substances; field sobriety testing; prosecuting the case; discovery, evidence and other issues specific to DWI trials; and forfeiture.
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.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DWI: Pretrial Release
DWI offenders are subject to custodial arrest and, as a result, issues of pretrial release can arise. Pretrial release conditions are either discretionary or statutorily mandated. This presentation outlines pretrial release issues for DWI offenses in Minnesota.
– Paul J. Gunderson; Blethen Berens
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
DWI: Controlled Substances
Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors Sgt. Tyler Milless 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.
– Amy J. Tripp-Steiner; Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney
– Sgt. Tyler Milless; Minnesota State Patrol – DRE Coordinator
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DWI: Field Sobriety Testing
This presentation outlines the best practices for conducting field sobriety tests, explores the role of field sobriety tests in establishing or attacking probable cause for arrest, and provides suggestions on how testimony regarding field sobriety testing can be utilized or challenged.
– Kevin A. Hill; Assistant Carver County Attorney, Criminal Division
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 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; Chestnut Cambronne PA
– Andrew R. Small; Colich & Associates
Friday, May 21, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI: Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials
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
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI: Forfeiture
DWI offenses sometimes result in civil forfeiture actions concerning vehicles used in the commission of the offense. In this presentation, Minnesota DWI Deskbook authors Eric Bain and Nicole Kettwick will provide an overview of how this process works. Topics include:
– Eric W.M. Bain; Bain Law
– Nicole A. Kettwick; Brandt Criminal Defense
$245
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This package provides 6.5 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.
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DWI: Pretrial Release
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Controlled Substances
1.5 standard CLE credits
1.5 criminal law specialist credits
DWI: Field Sobriety 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
DWI: Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
DWI: Forfeiture
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
