Experts on DUI 2026—On the Road Again: Steering Through Florida DUI Law. Live (in person only) at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Course number 9555 is approved for 14 CLE credits (1 Ethics) and 1 Technology credit, and 14 certification credits each in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and Juvenile Law.

• Register here
• Book rooms here (rates start at $239/night)

In-person live event:

• Criminal Law Section member $610
• Non-section member $650
• Full-time law college faculty/student $450
• Fee waiver $250 (Requires discount code. Must meet qualifications. For more information, email accounting@floridabar.org.)

Other Formats. 24/7 On-Demand, Audio CD, and Video DVD products of this course will be available to purchase following the in-person seminar.

Description:  Learn to navigate the DUI landscape with confidence. In the world of DUI litigation, staying current isn’t optional—it’s essential. Join us for an engaging, comprehensive 2-day seminar on May 7-8 at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza; designed to bridge the gap between legal theory and courtroom reality.

Our expert faculty members will guide you through:

• Current DUI laws and evolving evidentiary standards.
• The intricacies of DUI-specific scientific evidence.
• The administrative impact of arrests on driver licensing.

Designed for all attorneys—including state and private defense counsel—this seminar provides the specific tools necessary for successful, modern litigation. Ready to level up? Sign up for the ride! REGISTER

🚦DAY 1: HITTING THE ROAD – FOUNDATIONS & FRONTLINES (Thursday, May 7)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
“Buckle Up: The DUI Landscape in Florida”
Program Co-Chairs: David M. Robbins, Susan Cohen, and Keeley R. Karatinos

9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Session 1: “High Noon on DUI Trends: Case Law Update in the Sunshine State”
Eilam Isaak – Tampa, Florida

10:05 AM – 10:55 AM
Session 2: “Boats & Brews: Florida BUIs- What to Know”
Mark Thiessen – Houston, Texas

10:50 AM – 11:05 AM
Break – Pit Stop & Refuel

11:05 AM – 11:55 PM
Session 3: “Just Because it’s on Paper Doesn’t Make it so…Going Beyond the Lab Report”
Deandra Grant – Dallas, Texas

11:55 PM – 12:25 PM
Keep Your Motor Running (Lunch, provided with in-person registration)

12:25 PM – 1:15 PM
Session 4: “Blow by Blow: Intoxilyzer 8000 v. 9000”
Elliot Wilcox – Tampa, Florida

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Session 5: “The Traffic Stop Starts It All: Issue Spotting Legal Pitfalls from Stop to Arrest”
Tara Anderson, Asst. Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit –  Clearwater, Florida

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Service Plaza Break – Stretch Those Legal Legs

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Session 6: “Driving Under the Influence of… Tech? How AI Can Help Build Your Case.”
Jared White, AI Matey Company

3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
Session 7: “Accident Reconstruction: Newton’s Laws vs. Alcohol”
Sarah-Anne Blades, Blades Consulting Group – Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 8: Panel Discussion: “Professional Responsibility: You are the Designated Driver”

• O. David Barksdale – Jacksonville, Florida
• Scott Tozian – Tampa, Florida
• Lindsey Guinand – Tampa, Florida
• Robyn Dillon, Chief Discipline Counsel for The Florida Bar – Tampa Office

🚧DAY 2: DETOURS, DEFENSES & DRIVING IT HOME (Friday, May 8)

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome
Program Co-Chairs: David M. Robbins, Susan Cohen, and Keeley R. Karatinos

9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Session 1: “Administrative Crossroads: Navigating FLHSMV Hearings”
Tom Moffett – Chief Counsel Bureau of Administrative Reviews, Dept of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – Tallahassee, Florida

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Session 2: “Getting your client back in the driver’s seat: Winning Formal Review Defenses”
Susan Cohen & David Robbins – Jacksonville, Florida

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break – Hey Siri, where’s the closest coffee shop?

11:00 AM – 11:50 PM
Session 3: “Shoes On, it’s Time to Go: DUI Pretrial Strategy That Goes the Distance”
Bobby Reiff – Miami, Florida

11:50 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Session 4: “On the Record, Not on the Rocks: Preserving Appellate Issues in DUI Cases”
Michael Ufferman – Tallahassee, Florida

1:20 PM – 2:10 PM
Session 5: “Hold My Voir Beer – DUI Jury Selection”
Thomas Grajek – Lakeland, Florida

2:10 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 6: “By the Book—Or Not: Cross-Examining DUI Officers with NHTSA Manuals”
Keeley Karatinos – Dade City, Florida

3:00 PM
Ending Remarks