Latest Developments in Criminal, DUI, and Traffic Laws
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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Traffic Law & Courts Section
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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Traffic Law & Courts Section
5.50 hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Get the information you need regarding the increasingly complex issues occurring in criminal, traffic, and DUI court, as well as the new case law and legislation mandated by the Illinois General Assembly. Learn more about field sobriety testing, the developing law regarding pre-trial detention hearings, and how the physiology and pharmacology of alcohol impacts DUI detection. Additional topics include: understanding DUI stops from the law enforcement perspective; the immigration and ICE issues to be aware of; and how to help your clients who are facing expulsion from school.
Program Coordinators:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield
Program Moderator:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield
Illinois State Police: The Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol
Don’t miss this opening segment as we discuss the physiology and pharmacology of alcohol and how it impacts DUI detection. Topics include infrared and fuel cell theory behind breathalyzers and 625 ILCS 5/11-501.
Sgt. Tyler Vandeventer, Illinois State Police Academy, Springfield
Basic Field Sobriety Testing
This segment offers a basic look at the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (2023 NHTSA Manual) used by policy officers when determining a DUI arrest in Illinois.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell & Associates, LLC, Wheaton
Issues with Pretrial Fairness Act
Gain a better understanding of the key issues and debates surrounding the Pretrial Fairness Act with this informative presentation.
Carolyn R. Klarquist, Director of Pretrial Fairness Unit, Office of the State Appellate Defender, Chicago
Marie Henning, Public Defender, Kane County Public Defender’s Office, St. Charles
Current Immigration and ICE Issues
Join us for an in-depth look at the current immigration and ICE issues that may be impacting your clients.
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer, LLC, Chicago
School Issues
This segment gives you the information you need to help your clients who are dealing with expulsions in both primary education and college.
Stacey A. McCullough, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella LLC, Wheaton
New and Current Case Law & Legislation
The program closes with in-depth overview of the new and current case law and the legislative updates you need to know to help your next client.
Larry A. Davis, The Davis Law Group, P.C., Northfield
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles
Pricing Information:
- Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Fees:
- ISBA Member Price of $192.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
- Non-Member Price $385
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
- Law Students – Free
