Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar

2021-05-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
(4419) MASTERS OF DUI: Administrative Suspensions/DMV Hearings and the Science of Testings
Though we look a little different this year, once again your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE event to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice.
Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners, Masters of DUI faculty are knowledgeable lawyers, judges, and experts who will present entertaining and informative lectures on a variety of topics important to every DUI practitioner.
Each year, our goal is to provide a balanced program useful to defense and state alike, and this year is no exception.
Our seminar this year is presented virtually, in three parts over three sessions. Covering a thoughtful blend of law, science, and ethics, each segment promises the high standards of content and presentation that Masters of DUI is known for.
In particular this year, our popular annual segment on ethics will tackle the controversial cross section of social media — and its significant presence in the DUI world — and the ethical obligations we all face in our ever-increasing internet-driven legal practices.
REGISTER NOW
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Scott Fingerhut, Miami
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
The Nuts and Bolts of the Administrative Suspension
David Robbins and Susan Cohen Jacksonville
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
When the Nuts and Bolts Don’t Prevail – Petitions for Certiorari Review
Susan Cohen, Jacksonville
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM
Break
10:25 AM – 11:15 AM
The Administrative Process From the Other Side
Tom Moffett, Deputy Chief Counsel, Bureau of Administrative Reviews, Tallahassee
11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Break
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
Lab Protocols & Quality Control – How to Recognize a Problem
Janine Arvizu, Lab Auditor
12:15 PM – 12:50 PM
Mechanics of High Level Testing for Alcohol
Suzanne Perry, Analytical Chemist and Phlebotomist
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Breath Testing Issues
Dr. Stefan Rose, Forensic Toxicologist, Stuart
Robert Harrison, Venice

2021-06-04 09:00 - 14:00 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
MASTERS OF DUI: Serious Bodily Injury and Manslaughter
Originally aired on June 4, 2021
Though we look a little different this year, once again your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE event to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice.
Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners, Masters of DUI faculty are knowledgeable lawyers, judges, and experts who will present entertaining and informative lectures on a variety of topics important to every DUI practitioner.
Each year, our goal is to provide a balanced program useful to defense and state alike, and this year is no exception.
Our seminar this year is presented virtually, in three parts over three sessions. Covering a thoughtful blend of law, science, and ethics, each segment promises the high standards of content and presentation that Masters of DUI is known for.
In particular this year, our popular annual segment on ethics will tackle the controversial cross section of social media — and its significant presence in the DUI world — and the ethical obligations we all face in our ever-increasing internet-driven legal practices.
REGISTER NOW
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Co-Chair Susan Cohen, Jacksonville
Co-Chair David Robbins, Jacksonville
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Case Evaluation
Annemarie Rizzo, Sarasota
9:45 AM – 10:35 AM
The Real Work – Discovery, Gathering Evidence, and Deposition Prep
Michael Snure, Winter Park
10:35 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Motion Practice: The Best Trial Lawyer is the Best Pretrial Lawyer
Robert Reiff, Miami
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
The Nitty-Gritty of Accident Reconstruction
Sarah-Anne Blades, Accident Reconstructionist
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM
Break
12:20 PM – 1:30 PM
A Look at Trials and Strategies From Both Sides
John Kalinowski, Jacksonville
Aaron Wayt, Tallahassee

2021-06-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Orlando-Bonnet Creek Resort, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 23821, United States
LOOK OUT BELOW: Blunders, Landmines and the Consequences of Poor Attorney Performance in the Preservation of Record Error
Originally presented on June 11, 2021
The Florida Bar President’s Showcase CLE presented by The CLE Committee of The Florida Bar, The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section, and The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section

Friday, June 11, 2021
2:00p-5:00pm
Hilton Bonnett Creek
The Florida Bar Annual Convention
AND Live Webcast
Course Number: 4379
Course Level: Advanced
CLE Credit: 3.0
WHY WE ARE HERE
This CLE is a call to all Florida lawyers, working cases state and federal, civil and criminal, to pay greater attention to the legal, ethical, and moral consequences of the failure to properly preserve error in records below.
From the perspective of Justice Labarga, along with our host of expert presenters — Bar leaders all — our intention is as much to educate on best practices in error preservation (how to avoid the many mistakes and missteps, common and uncommon, pretrial, trial, and beyond) as it is to infuse in Florida lawyers this universality of spirit:

to rededicate ourselves to this often neglected principle of our practice law;
an obligation owed to client and cause;
a reflection of public trust;
a fidelity to our profession and ourselves.

PROGRAM
2:00pm-2:05pm
Welcome
Scott Fingerhut, Program Chair and CLE Chair, Criminal Law Section
FIU College of Law and H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami
2:05pm-2:10pm
Introduction of Justice Jorge Labarga
Warren Lindsey, Chair, Criminal Law Section
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law
Lindsey & Ferry, P.A., Orlando
2:10pm-2:40pm
To Protect and Preserve: Lawyers Must Do Better
Justice Jorge Labarga, Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee
Justice Labarga will speak on the critical — too-often neglected — importance of error preservation across legal contexts. Emphasizing the centrality of the lawyer’s role, Justice Labarga will discuss how better representation of clients and causes by acquiring and honing error preservation skills brings on better justice and fosters a legal profession worthy of public confidence and trust.
2:40p-2:45p
Introduction of Criminal Law Presentation
Yohance Asim Pettis, CLE Chair, Trial Lawyers Section
United States Attorney’s Office, Tampa
2:45pm-3:25pm
Better Error Preservation in Criminal Law
Michael T. Davis, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Kuehne Davis Law, P.A., Miami
Carey S. Haughwout, Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach
Michael Robert Ufferman, Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law, Michael Ufferman Law Firm, Tallahassee
In this dynamic presentation, our presenters will address the many ways in which errors in criminal cases are better preserved — in court and out, at all stages of representation — and the consequences of counsel’s failure to uphold this core professional responsibility.
3:25pm-3:30pm
Introduction of Civil Law Presentation
Christopher D. Donovan, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Chair, Appellate Practice Section, Roetzel & Andress, Naples
3:30pm-4:10pm
Better Error Preservation in Civil Law
Steven L. Brannock, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Brannock Humphries & Berman, Tampa
Dennis R. O’Connor, Board Certified in Civil Trial, O’Connor & O’Connor, Orlando
Hala A. Sandridge, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Buchanan Ingersoll-Rooney, Tampa
In this equally dynamic presentation, our presenters will address the many ways in which errors in civil cases must be better preserved, and the equally dire consequences to client, cause, and our profession when counsel fails in this all-important responsibility.
4:10pm-4:55pm
No Rest for the Weary: A Discussion with Lawyers’ Lawyers on Better Justice through Better Error Preservation
Moderator:
Ceci Culpepper Berman, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Brannock Humphries & Berman, Tampa
Panelists:
Gerald B. Cope Jr., Chair, Appellate Practice Group, Akerman LLP, Miami
Henry M. Coxe III, Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, Jacksonville
Rodolfo Sorondo Jr., Chair, Appellate Practice Group, Holland & Knight LLP, Miami
In this great discussion, this trio of legal legends will reflect on pitfalls — obvious and not – in error preservation, and the importance of how best practice achieves better justice and enables our profession to more profoundly gain the public trust.
4:55pm – 5:00pm
Program Close
Scott Fingerhut, Program Chair and CLE Chair, Criminal Law Section
FIU College of Law and H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami

2021-07-23 12:00 - 16:00 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: How to Better Navigate Florida County Court (Part I)
The Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar is excited to announce MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: a first-of-its-kind seminar dedicated to the “trials and tribulations” of county court. Don’t miss this TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CLE and learn from some of Florida’s most accomplished lawyers and judges, as they offer expert insight on how to successfully prosecute and defend your misdemeanor cases. Topics to be covered include misdemeanor impact on driver licenses and other professional licensure, the immigration consequences resulting from misdemeanor convictions, unique sentencing schemes of certain “lesser” crimes, along with perspectives, procedural tips, and other practical strategies from county court pros. Misdemeanor Madness offers something for lawyers of all experience levels.
REGISTER
Friday, July 23, 2021
12:00pm – 4:00pm
TOPICS & SPEAKERS
12:00pm – 12:05pm
Welcome
L. Lee Lockett
Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach
Program Chair
12:05pm – 12:55pm
Misdemeanor Charges Won’t Affect My Livelihood, Right?
Thomas Albert (“Tad”) Delegal III
Delegal and Poindexter, P.A., Jacksonville
12:55pm – 1:45pm
Immigration and Deportation Consequences: Misdemeanors Count, Too!
Maggie Arias
Arias & Pereira, Coral Gables
1:45pm – 1:55pm
Break
1:55pm – 2:45pm
The Daily Grind: Pitfalls to Avoid in County Court
Richard T. Clausi Jr.
Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit, West Palm Beach
2:45pm – 4:00pm
Ethics, Civility, Professionalism, and Beyond: A Conversation with County Court Judges About What They’d Like You to Know
Moderator:
L. Lee Lockett
Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach
Panelists:
Hon. Tina L. Caraballo
County Court Judge, 9th Judicial Circuit, Orlando
Hon. Robin W. Faber
County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami
Hon. Rhonda D. Peoples-Waters
County Court Judge, 4th Judicial Circuit, Duval
4:00pm
Program Close
L. Lee Lockett
Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach

2021-08-13 12:00 - 16:00 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: How to Better Navigate Florida County Court (Part II)
The Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar is excited to announce MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: a first-of-its-kind seminar dedicated to the “trials and tribulations” of county court. Don’t miss this TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CLE and learn from some of Florida’s most accomplished lawyers and judges, as they offer expert insight on how to successfully prosecute and defend your misdemeanor cases. Topics to be covered include misdemeanor impact on driver licenses and other professional licensure, the immigration consequences resulting from misdemeanor convictions, unique sentencing schemes of certain “lesser” crimes, along with perspectives, procedural tips, and other practical strategies from county court pros. Misdemeanor Madness offers something for lawyers of all experience levels.
REGISTER
Friday, August 13, 2021
12:00pm – 4:00pm
TOPICS & SPEAKERS
12:00pm – 12:05pm
Welcome
L. Lee Lockett
Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach
Program Chair
12:05pm – 12:55pm
You Can’t Cancel My License, It’s Already Suspended!: DMV to the Rescue to Sort Out Confusion Over Misdemeanors and their Impact on Driving
Mark L. Mason
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Tallahassee
12:55pm – 1;45pm
A Primer on Sentencing Schemes in County Court
AnneMarie R. Rizzo
The Law Place, Sarasota
1:45pm – 1:55pm
Break
1:55pm – 2:45p
The ABCs of Managing a Misdemeanor Caseload
Tricia Rado Rover
Office of the Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville
2:45pm – 4:00pm
County Court Appeals: New Rules, Ethics, Record Preservation, Practice Tips, and More
Michael R. Ufferman
Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A., Tallahassee

4:00pm
Program Close
L. Lee Lockett
Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach
Program Chair

2021-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
Modern Trends in State and Federal Health Care Prosecutions—December 10, 2021—Live Webcast (90-day, on-demand access for registrants). Course 5641 is approved for 8.0 General CLE credits; 8.0 each certification program credits in Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial Law, Health Law and Juvenile Law. Course Classification—Advanced. This second iteration of this informative program will continue to review the most current law enforcement trends and best practices in federal and state healthcare prosecutions. Our presenters, all expert practitioners in this field, will update attendees on today’s healthcare fraud and kickback cases, as well as focus on how to develop winning litigation strategies, from the pretrial motion stage to executing trial skills to your advantage to achieving greater success at sentencing. Prosecution and defense alike will gain important insight and benefit from this event. REGISTER
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome
Marissel Descalzo, Program Chair, Miami
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Hot Topics in Healthcare Prosecutions: Current Enforcement Initiatives and Best Practices
Elizabeth D. Shaw, Ponte Vedra Beach
Ryan K. Stumphauzer, Miami
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Why Pretrial Motions are Important to Winning a Healthcare Fraud Case
Marissel Descalzo, Miami
Tama B. Kudman, West Palm Beach
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch Provided
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Maximizing Effectiveness in State and Federal Healthcare Sentencing Proceedings
Simon A. Gaugash, Tampa
Kevin J. Napper, Tampa
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Lessons from the Trenches: Better Trial Practice in Healthcare Cases, Pandemic Included
Michael E. Dutko, Sr., Fort Lauderdale
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Litigation Strategies in Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Prosecutions
Panel: John C. Beroset, Pensacola; Andrew S. Feldman, Miami; Vanessa S. Johannes Miami

2022-03-09 12:15 - 13:50 | FL
(5727) The Constitution Meets Electronic Information in Criminal Matters originally was presented on March 9, 2022. The program is available as Downloadable Audio and Online Seminar (On-Demand).
Part 1 of a two-part series on electronic information in criminal proceedings. CLE Credits: 2 General; 1 Technology. Certification credits: 2 Juvenile Law, 2 Appellate Practice, 2 Criminal Appellate, 2 Criminal Trial. Presented by Ronald J. Hedges, Senior Counsel, Dentons US, LLP, New York, New York; and Hon. Milton Hirsch, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge, Miami. Moderated by H. Scott Fingerhut.
In Part 1 of this series, our presenters concentrate on Fourth and Fifth Amendment issues arising from the seizure and search of electronic information. The Sixth Amendment Right of Confrontation is addressed as well.

Background on the series: Electronic information of ever-expanding varieties and volumes is, without question, a common feature of criminal investigations and proceedings today. More and more, electronic information is used in the commission of crimes and thus has become the focus of law enforcement investigations, prosecutions, and defense.
As a result, the collection and search of electronic information may implicate the Warrant Requirement of the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, the Sixth Amendment right of confrontation, and their Florida counterparts. In addition, electronic information may raise evidentiary issues of preservation and spoliation, as well as discovery obligations, “cooperation” between prosecution and defense, and, ultimately, admissibility.
In this two-part program, expert lawyers and veteran presenters, Ronald Hedges, former United States Magistrate Judge and now Senior Counsel with Dentons US LLP, and Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch, will explore timely topics about electronic information and suggest strategies that might be useful to both prosecutors and defense counsel.
Each presentation complements the other. For the busy practitioner who may wish to focus on particular topics, each session can stand alone.

2022-04-08 09:00 - 16:30 | FIU College of Law, 11200 SW 8th St., Miami, FL, 33199
Please join us—on the beautiful FIU Law campus in Miami, or by video webcast—for the 2022 Criminal Law Update, featuring our very special guest, Justice Peggy A. Quince, who will speak on threats to the independence, fairness, and impartiality of Florida’s judiciary.
Course 5623 credits: 1 Bias Elimination, 7 Juvenile Law, 1 Technology, 7 General, 7 Appellate Practice, 7 Criminal Appellate, 7 Criminal Trial. Section members register for only $250 (live webcast) or $200 (in person).
This year’s program also presents the latest case law, juvenile sentencing, and immigration updates, a rundown of significant laws recently enacted by the Florida Legislature, and criminal justice perspectives from leaders across the state, including the Florida Conferences of Circuit and County Judges, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Florida Public Defender Association, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and our Criminal Law Section. In addition, we are privileged to include in our program a demonstration of the Equity in Sentencing Analysis System (ESAS®)—”the criminal justice equalizer”—a groundbreaking software tool designed to eliminate unjust disparities in sentencing.
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Introduction
Professor H. Scott Fingerhut, FIU College of Law and H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami
9:05 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome
Antony Page, Dean and FIU Foundation Professor of Law, FIU College of Law, Miami
9:10 AM – 9:20 AM
Message From the Chair
Jason B. Blank, Chair, Criminal Law Section, Haber Blank, LLP, Fort Lauderdale
9:20 AM – 10:10 AM
Florida Case Law Update
Megan Long, Chief, Appellate Division, Law Office of Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Tallahassee
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Juvenile Spotlight: Ten Years After Miller v. Alabama: Case Law Overview and Update
Roseanne Eckert, Board Certified in Criminal Trial, The Eckert Law Firm, Orlando
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Spotlight Presentation: Fostering True Justice: The Equity in Sentencing Analysis System (ESAS®): What It Is and How It Works
A. Wellington “Al” Barlow, Technologies for Justice, Jacksonville
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Feature Presentation: “Do We Have An Independent, Fair, and Impartial Judiciary?”
Justice Peggy A. Quince, Tampa, Florida Supreme Court (ret.)
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Break
1:45 PM – 1:55 PM
Message from the Circuit Bench
Hon. Nicholas Thompson, Chair-Elect, Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, Lee County Circuit Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, Fort Myers
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM
Message from the County Bench
Hon. Thomas P. Thompson III, President, Conference of County Court Judges of Florida, Marion County Court Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, Ocala

2:05 PM – 2:15 PM
Message from the State
Garett Berman, Executive Director, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Tallahassee
2:15 PM – 2:25 PM
Message from the Defense (Public)
Rex Dimmig, President, Florida Public Defender Association, Public Defender, 10th Judicial Circuit, Lakeland
2:25 PM – 2:35 PM
Message from the Defense (Regional Counsel)
Ita M. Neymotin, Regional Conflict Counsel, Second Region of Florida, Fort Myers
2:35 PM – 2:45 PM
Message from the Defense (Private)
Jude M. Faccidomo, President, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC, Miami
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Immigration Update
Linda Osberg-Braun, Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law, Osberg-Braun Immigration, Miami
3:50 PM – 4:30 PM
Legislative Update
Professor H. Scott Fingerhut, Miami
4:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Conclusion
Professor H. Scott Fingerhut, Miami

2022-04-13 12:15 - 13:50 | FL
(5759) Practical Concerns—April 13, 2022, 12:15 PM – 1:50 PM, Live GoToWebinar. Part 2 of a two-part series on electronic information in criminal proceedings. CLE Credits: 2 General; 1 Technology. Certification credits: 2 Juvenile Law, 2 Appellate Practice, 2 Criminal Appellate, 2 Criminal Trial. Live GoToWebinar presented by Ronald J. Hedges, Senior Counsel, Dentons US, LLP, New York, New York; and Hon. Milton Hirsch, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge, Miami. Moderated by H. Scott Fingerhut. Registrants have 90-day, on-demand access. REGISTER
*Register for Part 1 and Part 2 of the Electronic Information in Criminal Proceedings Series by March 9 to receive $15 off the total registration fee.*
In Part 2 of this series, our presenters will cover electronic information issues involving discovery, cooperation between prosecution and defense in production and review, evidentiary preservation and spoliation, and the pros and cons of admissibility, including the weight to be given by the trier of fact.
Background on the series: Electronic information of ever-expanding varieties and volumes is, without question, a common feature of criminal investigations and proceedings today. More and more, electronic information is used in the commission of crimes and thus has become the focus of law enforcement investigations, prosecutions, and defense.
As a result, the collection and search of electronic information may implicate the Warrant Requirement of the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, the Sixth Amendment right of confrontation, and their Florida counterparts. In addition, electronic information may raise evidentiary issues of preservation and spoliation, as well as discovery obligations, “cooperation” between prosecution and defense, and, ultimately, admissibility.
In this two-part program, expert lawyers and veteran presenters, Ronald Hedges, former United States Magistrate Judge and now Senior Counsel with Dentons US LLP, and Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch, will explore timely topics about electronic information and suggest strategies that might be useful to both prosecutors and defense counsel.
Each presentation complements the other. For the busy practitioner who may wish to focus on particular topics, each session can stand alone.

2022-05-05 09:00 - 2022-05-06 16:00 | Floridian Palace Hotel, 905 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
(5586) Masters of DUI 2022—May 5-6, 2022—Live (Tampa) and live webcast.
The 2022 edition of the Criminal Law Section’s Masters of DUI CLE is back in-person—for two days at the lovely Floridan Palace Hotel in Tampa—and promises a comprehensive, cutting-edge look at the prosecution and defense of alcohol- and drug-related vehicular offenses.
Designed for basic, intermediate, and experienced practitioners alike, our Masters of DUI faculty of judges, lawyers, and industry experts are as knowledgeable as they are balanced, presenting you with what you need to know from the perspective of both state and defense. Topics to be addressed include breath and blood testing, pretrial motions, cross-examination, marijuana DUIs, and accident reconstruction. In addition, of particular interest are our presentations on the all-important client interview, the administrative hearing process, writs of certiorari, and how to navigate serious bodily injury and death cases. All of this, and our all-star ethics panel, make the 2022 Masters of DUI a CLE event you won’t want to miss. Join us and register today!
REGISTER for course number 5586:
Course classification: Advanced
CLER Program (max credit: 15.0 hours)
General: 15.0 hours
Ethics: 1.0 hours
Certification Program (max credit: 9.0 hours)
Appellate Practice: 15.0 hours
Criminal Appellate: 15.0 hours
Criminal Trial Law: 15.0 hours
Juvenile Law: 15.0 hours
In-person live event: Register here

Criminal Law section member – $430
Non-section member – $455
Full-time law college faculty/student – $273
Fee waiver – $90** (Requires discount code)

** Must meet qualifications. For more information, email accounting@floridabar.org.
Live Webcast: Register here

Criminal Law section member – $480
Non-section member – $505

Other Formats

Audio CD – Purchase here
Video DVD – Purchase here

Day 1: May 5, 2022
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Welcome
Susan Z. Cohen, Program Co-Chair, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
David M. Robbins, Program Co-Chair, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
9:10 am – 10:00 am
Case Law Update
Tara A. Anderson, Assistant Public Defender, Supervisor of County Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Clearwater
10:00 am – 10:50 am
My Client Was in a Crash and Blew a .18. Where Do I Begin? The Client Interview
Susan Z. Cohen, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
10:50 am – 11:05 am
Break
11:05 am – 11:55 am
Good Things Happen When You File Motions
E. Michael Isaak, Isaak Law, PLLC, Tampa
11:55 am – 12:25 pm
Lunch
12:25 pm – 1:15 pm
The Judicial Perspective
Hon. Deborah Carpenter-Toye, 17th Judicial Circuit County Court Judge, Fort Lauderdale
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Marijuana DUIs
Ronald L. Moore, Forensic Toxicologist, Impaired Driving Toxicology, Inc., Lake Forest, California
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
Breath Testing Issues
Robert N. Harrison, Robert N. Harrison, P.A., Venice
3:20 pm – 4:10 pm
The Nitty-Gritty of Accident Reconstruction
Sarah-Anne Blades, Accident Investigator and Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, Owner, Blades Consulting Group, Miami
4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Ethical Dilemmas in DUI Practice
Moderator: Brian L. Tannebaum, Tannebaum Law, Miami
Panelists:
Stephanie Pizarro, Deputy Chief, State Attorney’s Office, 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa
Hon. Samantha L. Ward, 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Tampa

5:00 pm
Conclusion
Susan Z. Cohen, Program Co-Chair
David M. Robbins, Program Co-Chair
Day 2: May 6, 2022
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Welcome
Susan Z. Cohen, Program Co-Chair, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
David M. Robbins, Program Co-Chair, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
9:10 am – 10:00 am
Nuts and Bolts of the Administrative Suspension
Susan Z. Cohen, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
David M. Robbins, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
10:00 am – 10:50 am
When the Nuts and Bolts Don’t Prevail: Petitions for Writ of Certiorari
Susan Z. Cohen, Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville
10:50 am – 11:05 am
Break
11:05 am – 11:55 am
The Administrative Process — Tales From the Other Side
Tom Moffett, Chief Counsel, Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, Tallahassee
11:55 am – 12:25 pm
Lunch
12:25 pm – 1:15 pm
Blood Testing: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Mark Thiessen, Board Certified in Criminal Trial (by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization), Thiessen Law Firm, Houston, Texas
1:15 pm – 2:05 pm
Taking Charge of the Witness During Cross Examination
Keeley Karatinos, Karatinos Law, PLLC, Dade City
2:05 pm – 2:20 pm
Break
2:20 pm – 3:10 pm
Case Evaluation in Serious Bodily Injury and Death Cases
Michael J. Kessler, Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Kessler Law Firm, Fort Pierce
3:10 pm – 4:00 pm
Trial Strategies in Serious Bodily Injury and Death Cases — From Both Sides
John G. Kalinowski, Assistant State Attorney, Director of County Court/Traffic Homicide, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville
Aaron M. Wayt, Senior Trial Associate, Pumphrey Law, Tallahassee
4:00 pm
Conclusion
Susan Z. Cohen, Program Co-Chair
David M. Robbins, Program Co-Chair

2025-06-27 11:30 - 14:00 | The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, 33432
Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Florida’s criminal justice system and her enduring commitment to the practice of criminal law. Read the Bar News story here.
Justice Quince will accept the award at the Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Luncheon on Friday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Annual Florida Bar Convention at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL. The luncheon will be in Addison Ballroom West and registration is through the Annual Florida Bar Convention.
The section’s executive council voted unanimously to honor Justice Quince with the Criminal Law Section’s highest award.
