DUI, Traffic, and Secretary of State-Related Issues – 2012
February 25, 2012
8:55 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6.00 MCLE hours, including 0.50 Professional Responsibility MCLE credit hours (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
Presented by Traffic Laws and Courts
Oakbrook
Doubletree Chicago- Oakbrook
1909 Spring Road
(map and directions)
Keep abreast of the increasingly complex issues occurring in traffic and DUI courts!
Enhance your knowledge with this full-day discussion on a wide variety of DUI, traffic, and Secretary of State-related issues. Topics include: using video recording equipment in police vehicles; Illinois State Police rules and regulations; Secretary of State administrative hearings; restricted driving permits; driver’s license reinstatement; preparing for revocation; obtaining electronic discovery; defending DUI refusals; recent statutory changes; ethical considerations; and much more. State’s Attorneys, Public Defenders, and attorneys practicing in the DUI and Traffic courts with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the information presented throughout this seminar.
Program Coordinators/Moderators:
Please Note: Prior to the program, you will receive a weblink via email allowing you to access the course materials prior to the program. You will also receive a copy of the course materials (for no additional charge) when you arrive at the program, but will need to check the appropriate box on the registration page letting us know if you prefer a flash drive or printed course book.
George G. Livas, The Law Offices of George G. Livas, Arlington Heights
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., Geneva
Agenda
8:55 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer, LLC, Chicago
Ava M. George Stewart, Law Office of Ava George Stewart, Chicago
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Videotaping Requirements in Squad Cars During Arrest
This segment examines the recording equipment requirements in police vehicles and discusses the various issues surrounding the use of videotapes during an arrest.
David B. Franks, Franks & Rechenberg, P.C., Lake in the Hills
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Illinois State Police Rules and Regulations & Instruments Automatic Accuracy Checks and Modems
This in-depth review explores various Illinois State Police rules and regulations, including those relating to automatic accuracy checks and modems.
Hon. Liam C. Brennan, DuPage County Courthouse, Wheaton
Nancy G. Easum, Illinois State Police Academy, Springfield
Jeremy J. Richey, Jeremy J. Richey Attorney at Law, Charleston
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break (beverages provided)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Secretary of State Administrative Hearings, Restricted Driving Permits, and Reinstatements, including Suspensions, Revocations, Amended BAIID Rules
Keep abreast of current Secretary of State hearing issues with this comprehensive panel discussion. Topics include: restricted driving permits; reinstatement of driver’s license; suspensions; and revocations. Amendments to the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) rules are also examined.
Larry A. Davis, Davis and LaScola, Ltd., Des Plaines
Lisa L. Dunn, Attorney at Law, Arlington Heights
Edward M. Maloney, Ahern, Maloney & Moran, Skokie
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Post-DUI Conviction: Preparing the Motorist/Client for the Road Ahead after a Revocation either by Trial or Plea
Although a revoked license can impact many areas of your client’s life, employment is often the most concerning issue. This presentation offers insight and tips for preparing your client after a DUI conviction that resulted in a license revocation.
Alan E. Jones, Alan E. Jones Attorney at Law, P.C., Waukegan
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Obtaining Cell Phone Data, Text Messages, Emails, and More
In this segment, the speaker discusses obtaining cell phone records, text messages, emails, and other electronic data for use during investigations, discovery, and as evidence.
J. Randall Cox, Feldman Wasser Draper & Cox, Springfield
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Defending DUI Refusals in Jury Trial Cases – Practical Tips
Get the information you need to effectively defend DUI refusals in jury trail cases with these practical tips and advice.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell & Associates, LLC, Wheaton
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break (refreshments provided)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. DUI / Statutory Summary Suspension Panel Discussion
In this presentation, the panelists discuss recent statutory changes to DUI and traffic-related laws.
Hon. Mark Dwyer (ret.), 18th Judicial Circuit, Elmhurst
Thomas M. Moran, Ahern, Maloney & Moran, Skokie
Steven Sims, Kane County State’s Attorney Office, St. Charles
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., Geneva
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Ethical Concerns in Preparing Your Client for Alcohol Evaluation and Assessment*
Avoid unethical behavior during the preparatory phase of your client’s alcohol evaluation and assessment with this informative discussion.
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer, LLC, Chicago
George G. Livas, The Law Offices of George G. Livas, Arlington Heights
*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval