8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Prosecuting Cannabis-Impaired Driving Cases – The Oral Fluid Roadside Testing Project and Other Emerging Issues
This session will discuss how law enforcement conducts investigations for cannabis impairment with special emphasis on Minnesota’s New Oral Fluid Roadside Testing Project. The session will cover common legal issues in cannabis-impaired cases, how to present and analyze evidence in these cases from the perspective of the prosecution, and current case law.
– David S. Bernstein

10:05 – 10:50 a.m.
Defending Cannabis-Impaired Driving Cases – Challenging Impairment, Probable Cause and Why a Cannabis Case Is Different in 2024
Get the defense perspective on the impact of Minnesota’s legalization of cannabis, cannabis intoxication and its effect on driving, cannabis detection, constitutional issues and special considerations related to medical use of cannabis.
– Michael J. Brandt

10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A Scenario-Based Approach to Conducting and Challenging Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Learn how to identify common flaws in administration of a SFST, scoring errors, and environmental influences that can invalidate test results. Discover effective strategies for presenting challenges to SFST evidence in court, including how to cite relevant case law and scientific research.
– David S. Bernstein, Stephen M. Foertsch & Lt. Andrew T. Martinek

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Understanding What Persuades Judges and Juries 
This session discusses what actually happens in the courtroom during a DWI case and what persuades judges and juries. Learn how juries have reacted to different types of evidence and trial presentations and the impact of emerging technology.
– Jill A. Brisbois & Joseph D. Van Thomme

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
How to Defend Felony DWI Cases in 2024 – Special Considerations for Serious Injury, Death and Repeat Offenders
This session will discuss the legal nuances of vehicular homicide charges, including potential overlap with civil suits and how it may impact the criminal defense strategy. It will also explore the specific laws and sentencing enhancements applicable to repeat offenders; the admissibility and use of prior DWI convictions in court, including potential challenges and counterarguments; and mitigation strategies you may use for cases involving serious injury, death and repeat offenders.
– Daniel J. Koewler

LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

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.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 criminal law specialist credits.