Times listed are Central Time.

Thursday, April 6, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI A to Z: How to Effectively Negotiate the Resolution of Your DWI Case
Avoiding counter-productive actions and creating an agreement the judge will accept are paramount considerations for negotiating the resolution of a case. Learn how to effectively work with opposing counsel to resolve your DWI case.
– Michael J. Brandt; Brandt Kettwick Defense
– Jill A. Brisbois; The JAB Firm
– Joseph D. Van Thomme; Eckberg Lammers, PC
– Melissa A. Westervelt; Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI A to Z: Motor Vehicle Stops
A prosecutor and defense attorney walk you, step by step, through everything related to a vehicle stop. They will take a look at rules and requirements from the basis for a stop through contact with the stopped vehicle, to expansion of the scope of the stop. This presentation also covers reasonable articulable suspicion, informants, reasonable mistakes of law and more.
– David S. Bernstein; Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office
– Bruce N. Ringstrom, Jr.; Ringstrom DeKrey Criminal Defense

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI A to Z: Field Sobriety Testing and Probable Cause to Arrest
This presentation covers the proper process and clues for various field sobriety tests – Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stance; the legal standard for requesting a preliminary blood test; and probable cause to arrest.
– Stephen M. Foertsch; Bruno Law PLLC

Friday, April 14, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
DWI A to Z: Handling the Marijuana Case
As recreational marijuana use inches closer to becoming legal in Minnesota, it is important to understand the standards and protocols that law enforcement and the judicial system use to identify and prosecute marijuana-impaired drivers. This presentation will discuss:

• The chemistry and effects of marijuana, THC, and other cannabinoids; 
• Driving conduct
• Roadside evidence
• Police "Drug Recognition Evaluation" (DRE) investigations at the police station
• Courtroom tips

– Thomas C. Gallagher; Gallagher Criminal Defense

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
DWI A to Z: Common Ethics Issues for the Criminal Defense Attorney
This presentation will discuss some common issues that arise in criminal defense practice, including: flat fees and how to calculate a refund, what to do when the prospective client is in jail and you need a signature for the flat fee agreement, how to handle a third party paying for the representation, difficulties with texting clients, and dealing with negative online reviews.
– Nicholas M. Ryan; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
DWI A to Z: DWI Laws and Constitutional Protections in Minnesota
This presentation provides a helpful overview of Minnesota’s DWI laws, including minimum sentencing requirements, license revocation period, plate impoundment, etc., as well as a discussion of constitutional protections. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a copy of Minnesota CLE’s newly updated Minnesota DWI Laws Legal QuickSheet.
– Christina Zauhar; Halberg Criminal Defense

$285

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

This package provides 6.0 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 A to Z: How to Effectively Negotiate the Resolution of Your DWI Case
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit

DWI A to Z: Motor Vehicle Stops
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit

DWI A to Z: Field Sobriety Testing and Probable Cause to Arrest
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit

DWI A to Z: Handling the Marijuana Case
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit

DWI A to Z: Common Ethics Issues for the Criminal Defense Attorney
1.0 ethics credit

DWI A to Z: DWI Laws and Constitutional Protections in Minnesota
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit