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March 10 (11:30AM) - 12 (1:30PM), 2016

Advanced OVI Seminar

Westin Hotel, Columbus

The DUI Committee has completed the agenda for the March Advanced OVI Seminar! Click here to download the brochure DUI 16 brochure

Online registration is available now - click here Register Now

We are back at the Westin this year.  To book a room:

DUI - OVI Seminar OACDL  Room block rates available until Feb. 24.  Book NOW!!

 Important information: the State budget bill cut the amount of money received by the Office of the Public Defender.  Because of this, the OPD office has had to cut back the scholarships they can offer for training.  This seminar is eligible for a scholarship if you attend ALL 3 days of the seminar.  Scholarships are not available for 1 or 2 day attendance.  If you are a staff attorney for a public defender office, please contact the OACDL office.  Our goal is to have all attorneys who represent indigent defendants to receive this valuable training!

Thursday, March 10, 2016

11:30 - Registration - LUNCH IS NOT SERVED ON THIS DAY!

12:15 to 4:00 Mini Mock Trial Segments – Overview by Mike Streng

These will include judges and jurors. The lawyer participants will focus on specific issues in either Voir Dire, Opening, Cross, Direct or Closing. In the panel segment at the end of the session the judges and participants will discuss the objections, tactics and other matters.

Mini Mock Trial Segments

Mini Mock Trial – SFSTs and Refusal of Chemical Tests

  1. Voir Dire SFSTs – Jeff Meadows
  2. Voir Dire Refusal – Kim Frye
  3. Cross re SFSTs & Refusal – Jamie Balagia

Mini Mock Trial Re Blood Alcohol

  1. Voir Dire – Mark Thiessen
  2. Cross of Lab Tech – Mark Thiessen
  3. Closing – Shaun Kent

Mini Mock Trial re Breath

  1. Voir Dire – Michael Nichols
  2. Opening – Tim Huey
  3. Cross of Officer Using ODH & NHTSA Manuals – Dan Sabol
  4. Direct of Defense Expert - Tim Huey and Dr. Ron Henson

4:00 - 4:45  -  Ron Henson Presentation - Data Masters and the future of Breath Testing

5:00 - 6:00  -  Breakouts  -  Breakouts will include the above panel discussion, Steve Adams on motion hearing and trial preparation and a panel where topics will be decided by attendees and let by Terry Rudes and Kirby Riffel joined by Cleve Johnson, Sarah Toney, Pat McLaughlin and Barton Morris.

6:00 -  A well-deserved Reception! 

Friday, March 11, 2016

8:00 - Registration

8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Lunch included!  Presentations to include: Simple Approaches to DUI Trials (Jamie Balagia); Taking on the State's Expert re: Back Extrapolation and other issues (Michael Kessler); Challenging Marijuana Per Se Laws (Rob Calesaric); Debunking Ohio's Per Se Marijuana/Metabolite Levels (Jimmie Valentine); Standardized Field Sobriety Test Introduction/Primer (Lance Platt); Persuasion, Opening and Closing (Patrick McLaughlin & Shaun Kent); Potential Issues in Blood and Urine Cases (Jimmie Valentine); and the ever popular Rapid Fire Presentations!

The SFST primer will be an almost 2 hour breakout aimed at getting folks who do not have extensive SFST experience / training. Dr. Platt will be assisted by NHTSA Instructors Harley Wagner, Drew Carroll and Kelly Farrish.

The Rapid Fire Presentations will include: Intoxilyzer 8000 Update - Joe Hada, ODH Regulation Revisions - Jon Saia, Excluding Blood Tests - Doug Clifford, Addressing Belated Charges – Shawn Dominy, New Issues Related to Refusals – Terry Rudes.

There will also be a panel discussion on Defending Blood & Urine Test Cases with Mark Thiessen, Dr. Jimmie Valentine, Sarah Toney and a mystery guest or two.

 
Saturday, March 12, 2016

9:30 - Registration

10:00 - 4:15  Large Group Presentations before lunch (provided), small group after lunch.

The focus will be on NHTSA SFSTS in Motion Hearings and Trials for experienced and inexperienced attorneys and will be led by DR. Lance Platt – NHTSA Instructor & Expert, Assisted by a Cadre of certified NHTSA Instructors - Electronic Copies of 2013 & 2015 Manuals Provided.

 

Participants will learn the current NHTSA Standards and learn about major changes to the SFST Manual. They will also learn techniques to use the NHTSA studies and Manuals to make their case and how to contest / debunk / marginalize the NHTSA SFSTs.

 

Tips on taking on SFSTs and Demonstrations of SFST Cross Examination By Drew Carroll, Harley Wagner, Kirby Riffle, Kelly Farrish, Rob Lyons, Jeff Meadows, Mark Gardner and Ken Bossin.

Check out the faculty for this seminar

Dr. Jimmie Valentine, Mississippi – Dr. Lance Platt, Texas – Dr. Ron Henson, Illinois – Sarah Toney, Illinois – Richard Middlebrook, California – Harley Wagner, West Virginia – Jason Glass, West Virginia – Todd La Neve, West Virginia – Kim Frye, Georgia – Rob McKinney, Tennessee –Mike Nichols, Michigan Barton Morris, Michigan –Gary Wilson, Michigan – Kirby Riffel, Arkansas – Patrick McLaughlin, South Carolina – Shaun Kent, South Carolina – Frank Mungo, Kentucky – Jamie Balagia, Texas – Drew Carroll, South Carolina – Pat Barone, Michigan – Barton Morris, Michigan –Tim Huey, Ohio – Jon Saia, Ohio – Michael Streng, Ohio – Shawn Dominy, Ohio – Steve Adams, Ohio – Cleve Johnson, Ohio – Dan Sabol, Ohio – Joe Hada, Ohio – Joe Patituce, Ohio – Doug Clifford, Ohio – Rob Calesaric, Ohio – Kelly Farrish, Ohio – Rob Lyons, Ohio – Ken Bossin, Ohio – Mark Gardner, Ohio – Jeff Meadows, Ohio – Terry Rudes, Ohio and Rob Beck, Ohio.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you in March at the Westin!

 

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Add to Calendar aCLuDhaqizCaPxAftmqF167204 03/10/2016 11:30 AM 03/12/2016 01:30 PM false Advanced OVI Seminar The DUI Committee has completed the agenda for the March Advanced OVI Seminar! Click here to download the brochure DUI 16 brochure Online registration is available now - click here Register Now We are back at the Westin this year.  To book a room: DUI - OVI Seminar OACDL  Room block rates available until Feb. 24.  Book NOW!!  Important information: the State budget bill cut the amount of money received by the Office of the Public Defender.  Because of this, the OPD office has had to cut back the scholarships they can offer for training.  This seminar is eligible for a scholarship if you attend ALL 3 days of the seminar.  Scholarships are not available for 1 or 2 day attendance.  If you are a staff attorney for a public defender office, please contact the OACDL office.  Our goal is to have all attorneys who represent indigent defendants to receive this valuable training! Thursday, March 10, 2016 11:30 - Registration - LUNCH IS NOT SERVED ON THIS DAY! 12:15 to 4:00 Mini Mock Trial Segments – Overview by Mike Streng These will include judges and jurors. The lawyer participants will focus on specific issues in either Voir Dire, Opening, Cross, Direct or Closing. In the panel segment at the end of the session the judges and participants will discuss the objections, tactics and other matters. Mini Mock Trial Segments Mini Mock Trial – SFSTs and Refusal of Chemical Tests Voir Dire SFSTs – Jeff Meadows Voir Dire Refusal – Kim Frye Cross re SFSTs & Refusal – Jamie Balagia Mini Mock Trial Re Blood Alcohol Voir Dire – Mark Thiessen Cross of Lab Tech – Mark Thiessen Closing – Shaun Kent Mini Mock Trial re Breath Voir Dire – Michael Nichols Opening – Tim Huey Cross of Officer Using ODH & NHTSA Manuals – Dan Sabol Direct of Defense Expert - Tim Huey and Dr. Ron Henson 4:00 - 4:45  -  Ron Henson Presentation - Data Masters and the future of Breath Testing 5:00 - 6:00  -  Breakouts  -  Breakouts will include the above panel discussion, Steve Adams on motion hearing and trial preparation and a panel where topics will be decided by attendees and let by Terry Rudes and Kirby Riffel joined by Cleve Johnson, Sarah Toney, Pat McLaughlin and Barton Morris. 6:00 -  A well-deserved Reception!  Friday, March 11, 2016 8:00 - Registration 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Lunch included!  Presentations to include: Simple Approaches to DUI Trials (Jamie Balagia); Taking on the State's Expert re: Back Extrapolation and other issues (Michael Kessler); Challenging Marijuana Per Se Laws (Rob Calesaric); Debunking Ohio's Per Se Marijuana/Metabolite Levels (Jimmie Valentine); Standardized Field Sobriety Test Introduction/Primer (Lance Platt); Persuasion, Opening and Closing (Patrick McLaughlin & Shaun Kent); Potential Issues in Blood and Urine Cases (Jimmie Valentine); and the ever popular Rapid Fire Presentations! The SFST primer will be an almost 2 hour breakout aimed at getting folks who do not have extensive SFST experience / training. Dr. Platt will be assisted by NHTSA Instructors Harley Wagner, Drew Carroll and Kelly Farrish. The Rapid Fire Presentations will include: Intoxilyzer 8000 Update - Joe Hada, ODH Regulation Revisions - Jon Saia, Excluding Blood Tests - Doug Clifford, Addressing Belated Charges – Shawn Dominy, New Issues Related to Refusals – Terry Rudes. There will also be a panel discussion on Defending Blood & Urine Test Cases with Mark Thiessen, Dr. Jimmie Valentine, Sarah Toney and a mystery guest or two.   Saturday, March 12, 2016 9:30 - Registration 10:00 - 4:15  Large Group Presentations before lunch (provided), small group after lunch. The focus will be on NHTSA SFSTS in Motion Hearings and Trials for experienced and inexperienced attorneys and will be led by DR. Lance Platt – NHTSA Instructor & Expert, Assisted by a Cadre of certified NHTSA Instructors - Electronic Copies of 2013 & 2015 Manuals Provided.   Participants will learn the current NHTSA Standards and learn about major changes to the SFST Manual. They will also learn techniques to use the NHTSA studies and Manuals to make their case and how to contest / debunk / marginalize the NHTSA SFSTs.   Tips on taking on SFSTs and Demonstrations of SFST Cross Examination By Drew Carroll, Harley Wagner, Kirby Riffle, Kelly Farrish, Rob Lyons, Jeff Meadows, Mark Gardner and Ken Bossin. Check out the faculty for this seminar Dr. Jimmie Valentine, Mississippi – Dr. Lance Platt, Texas – Dr. Ron Henson, Illinois – Sarah Toney, Illinois – Richard Middlebrook, California – Harley Wagner, West Virginia – Jason Glass, West Virginia – Todd La Neve, West Virginia – Kim Frye, Georgia – Rob McKinney, Tennessee –Mike Nichols, Michigan Barton Morris, Michigan –Gary Wilson, Michigan – Kirby Riffel, Arkansas – Patrick McLaughlin, South Carolina – Shaun Kent, South Carolina – Frank Mungo, Kentucky – Jamie Balagia, Texas – Drew Carroll, South Carolina – Pat Barone, Michigan – Barton Morris, Michigan –Tim Huey, Ohio – Jon Saia, Ohio – Michael Streng, Ohio – Shawn Dominy, Ohio – Steve Adams, Ohio – Cleve Johnson, Ohio – Dan Sabol, Ohio – Joe Hada, Ohio – Joe Patituce, Ohio – Doug Clifford, Ohio – Rob Calesaric, Ohio – Kelly Farrish, Ohio – Rob Lyons, Ohio – Ken Bossin, Ohio – Mark Gardner, Ohio – Jeff Meadows, Ohio – Terry Rudes, Ohio and Rob Beck, Ohio.     We look forward to seeing you in March at the Westin!   Westin Hotel, Columbus