Friday, June 2, 2006
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mahoney State Park, Ashland
Schedule Details and Registration Form
PROGRAM
DWI defense requires extensive knowledge of the area--statutes, decisional
law and the scientific bases of testing as well as outstanding trial
skills. NCDAA is well known for presenting excellent, thorough DWI
defense programs. These seminars provide complete information for the
practitioner in all areas of representation. This year's seminar will
again be chaired by two highly experienced DWI defense attorneys, NCDAA
Board Member
Russ Jones of North Platte and NCDAA Past President
Brad Roth
of Lincoln.
This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills in all areas of DWI
Defense. Mark your calendars now and send in your registration today.
SPEAKERS
NCDAA is pleased to be able to announce that
Fleming Whited, III of
Daytona Beach, Florida will be returning to Nebraska to present at the
NCDAA seminar. Mr. Whited’s credentials are many; he is clearly one of
the best DWI defense attorneys in the nation. He is the author of
DUI
Defense-Florida, Revere Legal Publishers. He co-authored
Drinking/Driving
Litigation (four volumes supplemented three times annually) and he writes
the
Drinking/Driving Law Letter (bi-monthly newsletter), all West Group
Publications. They continue to be the most comprehensive and
authoritative works covering alcohol related issues in the United States.
He is one of the founders and a former Dean of the National College for
DUI Defense. He has lectured on DUI issues in over 150 seminars in more
than 25 states, including every NACDL DUI program, 18 of the 20 Minnesota
Society for Criminal Justice National Seminars and 6 of the National
College for DUI Defense multi-day programs in Boston. The Orlando
Sentinel’s Florida Magazine branded him “The Drunken Drivers Best Friend”.
His clients have included lawyers, police officers, political figures, pro
athletes, entertainers and just plain folks.
The seminar will also feature Phillip Price of Huntsville, Alabama,
another nationally known DWI defense lawyer. He is considered one of the
foremost authorities on breath test issues and lectures extensively. He,
too, is a former dean of the National DUI Defense College.
Judge Daniel Bryan of Auburn will provide his insights on "Effective
Motions to Suppress." Prior to becoming a District Judge, Judge Bryan
spent numerous years on the county bench. His outstanding knowledge in
this area recognized across the state.
Bruce Kapsack of Oakland, California is an expert in field sobriety testing and how best to challenge it. He is both an attorney and a certified field sobriety test instructor. NCDAA Board Member Bell Island of Scottsbluff has participated in a field sobriety training course and will provide his perspective along with other suggestions for successfully dealing with some of the legal issues concerning field sobriety testing in Nebraska.
Nationally known jury consultant Jill Holmquist of Lincoln will educate on
jury selection in DWI cases. She teaches at Nebraska Wesleyan University
and has worked on jury selection across the county.
Recent developments in DWI defense will be provided by attorneys Matt Kosmicki and Jeff Kirkpatrick of Lincoln and interlock provider Jerry Stanton of Grimes, Iowa. This presentation will bring everyone current on recent developments of interest in caselaw, legislation and with interlocks.
Probation officials Steve Rowoldt and Deb Minardi of Lincoln will discuss
the new standards for certification for drug and alcohol evaluation
programs which have been mandated by the courts.
LOCATION
The seminar will be held at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in Ashland,
approximately half way between Lincoln and Omaha. Mahoney Park is located
directly north of Interstate 80 at Exit 426. It is a large, beautiful
park adjacent to the Platte River and offers many recreational activities.
The seminar will be held on the second floor of the main lodge building.
A valid state park entry permit is required. The park has a variety of
accommodations, including lodge rooms, cabins and camping facilities. If
you wish to inquire about the availability of accommodations, please call
the park directly at (402) 944-2523.
REGISTRATION
Registration Form and full schedule details for the seminar.