Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar

2022-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Originally presented on December 9, 2022. UFFERMAN FILES Series Webisode 1: A Lunch Conversation with Judge Alice M. Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Originally presented on November 14, 2022, on this inaugural webisode of UFFERMAN FILES, host Michael Ufferman is joined for a very special conversation by Judge Alice M. Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Their conversation explores a wide range of topics, including Judge Batchelder’s perspectives on our criminal justice system—and our courts in general—the process for selecting and confirming federal judges, and the importance of an independent judiciary. H. Scott Fingerhut, Moderator.
Course Description

CLE Course Number: 6766, CLE Hours: 1.0 General

The Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar is proud to present UFFERMAN FILES, a series of important conversations and presentations on all things criminal justice, featuring host Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm in Tallahassee.

Judge Batchelder, who was considered by President George W. Bush as a potential nominee for Justice Sandra Day O’connor’s seat, has served on the federal bench for almost 40 years. She was appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 1983, elevated to the federal District Court in 1985, and then to the federal Court of Appeals in 1992, serving as Chief Judge for the Sixth Circuit from 2009 to 2014. Their conversation promises to explore a wide range of topics, including Judge Batchelder’s perspectives on our criminal justice system — and our courts in general — the process for selecting and confirming federal judges, and the importance of an independent judiciary.

Each live Zoom webinar is free for Criminal Law Section members; non-members register for only $30, which includes section membership.

Michael is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Appellate Lawyer and author of Thomson Reuters’ Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure, a comprehensive guide to pretrial criminal procedure, investigation of criminal offenses, and stages of trial. Before private practice, Michael clerked for Justice Major B. Harding at the Supreme Court of Florida. He is a past president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a former board member of the Innocence Project of Florida, a current member of The Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Certification Committee, and a member of the Criminal Law Section Executive Council.

2022-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Executive Council met virtually on Friday, November 18th, 2022.

2022-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | FL
Immigration Law Matters in Criminal Court: Everything You Need to Know About Crimmigration originally was presented on October 14, 2022, 9 AM–5 PM—Live, In Person (InterContinental Miami) and Live Webcast. Course number 6410 is approved for 7 General CLE credits and 7 certification credits (7 max) in Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate Law, Criminal Trial Law, Immigration & Nationality, and Juvenile Law. The course soon will be available for online purchase 24/7 through The Florida Bar InReach as an on-demand seminar and downloadable audio.

If you’re a member of The Florida Bar who practices Criminal and/or Immigration Law, this program is for YOU. Our outstanding roster of presenters includes Federal Public Defender Michael Caruso, Detention Program Americans for Immigration Justice Director Andrea Jacoski, Southern Poverty Law Center Immigrant Justice Project’s Gracie Willis, some of the nation’s top criminal law and immigration law experts, and a special keynote address by United States District Judge Roy K. Altman.
Immigration Law Matters in Criminal Court: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know about Crimmigration is an educational must to fully appreciate the many complexities of how criminal cases impact and are impacted by our country’s immigration system. For criminal law practitioners and judges, it’s inevitable that immigration and criminal law and procedure will intersect. Our day-long program will provide in-depth training on key topics at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels of handling criminal cases having immigration consequences—for both prosecution and defense. You will learn the most up-to-date case law and legal arguments in pursuing the best possible resolutions for noncitizen-defendants facing criminal charges.
Special thanks to Program Chair Maggie Arias and Moderator H. Scott Fingerhut.

SCHEDULE9 – 9:05 AM
Welcome
H. Scott Fingerhut, FIU College of Law and H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami, CLE Co-Chair, Criminal Law Section

9:05 – 9:10 AM
Introduction
Maggie Arias, Arias & Pereira, PLLC, Coral Gables, Program Chair

9:10 – 9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Hon. Michael Caruso, Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Florida, Miami

9:30 -10:20 AM
Crimmigration 101: “But I’m not an immigration lawyer….”
Dominique Pando Bucci, Pando Bucci Law, PLLC, Miami Beach
Adonia R. Simpson, Director of Policy and Pro Bono, ABA Commission on Immigration, Washington, D.C.

10:20 – 10:35 AM
Break

10:35AM – 12:15 PM
Crimmigration 201: When Criminal Cases Cause Immigration Harm
John Gihon, Florida Bar Board Certified, Immigration and Nationality Law, Shorstein, Lasnetski & Gihon, Altamonte Springs
Sean B. Mendez-Catlin, MC & J, PLLC, Orlando
Linda M. Osberg-Braun, Florida Bar Board Certified, Immigration and Nationality Law, Osberg-Braun Immigration, Miami
12:05 – 1 PM
Lunch (provided)

1 – 1:30 PM
Keynote Address
Hon. Roy K. Altman, United States District Judge, Southern District of Florida, Miami

1:30 – 1:45 PM
Break

1:45 PM – 3 PM
Crimmigration 301: The Ins and Outs of Immigration Court
Hon. Denise Noonan Slavin, Immigration Judge (ret.), Baltimore, Maryland
Gracie Willis, Southern Poverty Law Center, Immigrant Justice Project, Atlanta, Georgia

3:10 – 3:25 PM
Break

3:25 – 4:05 PM
Crimmigration 401: Post-Conviction Relief in the Immigration Context: Will it Help or Hurt?
Raymond Bolourtchi, Cofman & Bolourtchi, LLC, St. Louis, Missouri
Michael S. Vastine, Director of Clinical Programs and Professor of Law, St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens

4:05 – 4:55 PM
Crimmigration 501: Case Law Update
Mark A. Prada, Prada Urizar, PLLC, Miami
Rebeca Sanchez-Roig, Sanchez-Roig, P.A., Miami
Benjamin S. Waxman, Florida Bar Board Certified, Criminal Appellate Law, Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf, P.A., Miami

4:55 – 5 PM
Conclusion
Maggie Arias, Arias & Pereira, PLLC, Coral Gables, Program Chair

2022-10-07 12:15 - 13:45 | Zoom
Punishment Without Trial: Why Plea Bargaining is a Bad Deal—October 7, 12:15–1:45 PM—Free CLE for Criminal Law Section members. Live on Zoom. Presented by Carissa Byrne Hessick, Director, Prosecutors and Politics Project; Anne Shea Ransdell and William Garland “Buck” Ransdell, Jr. Distinguished Professor Law, UNC School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC, and moderated by H. Scott Fingerhut. Course classification: Intermediate. Course number 6515 is approved for 2 General CLE credits and 2 certification credits each in Appellate Practice, Criminal Trial Law, Criminal Appellate Law, and Juvenile Law.
Scholars Corner is a CLE series presented by the Criminal Law Section bringing you legal experts and educators from across the country to discuss their latest work and speak with us about matters that are critical to our delivering better, fairer justice for all.
“This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to tackle mass incarceration, by one of the country’s most thoughtful scholars.” ~ Rachel E. Barkow, author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration
The Criminal Law Section is privileged to welcome Professor Carissa Byrne Hessick to Scholars Corner to discuss her latest book, Punishment Without Trial: Why Plea Bargaining is a Bad Deal (Abrams Books, 2021), which has been called “a provocative and timely exploration of how plea bargaining prevents true criminal justice reform and how we can fix it.”
From the publisher’s site: “When most Americans think of the criminal justice system, the image that comes to mind is a trial—a standard courtroom scene with a defendant, attorneys, a judge, and most important, a jury. It’s a fair assumption. The right to a trial by jury is enshrined in both the body of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It’s supposed to be the foundation that undergirds our entire justice system.
“In Punishment Without Trial, Professor Hessick shows that the popular conception of a jury trial couldn’t be further from reality. That bedrock constitutional right has all but disappeared thanks to the unstoppable march of plea bargaining, which began to take hold during Prohibition and has skyrocketed since 1971, when it was affirmed as constitutional by the Supreme Court.
“Nearly every aspect of our criminal justice system encourages defendants—whether they’re innocent or guilty—to take a plea deal. Punishment Without Trial showcases how plea bargaining has undermined justice at every turn and across socioeconomic and racial divides. It forces the hands of lawyers, and defendants, turning our legal system into a ruthlessly efficient mass incarceration machine that is clogging our jails and punishing citizens because it’s the path of least resistance.
“Professor Hessick makes the case against plea bargaining as she illustrates how it has damaged our justice system while presenting an innovative set of reforms for how we can fix it.
“Punishment Without Trial will change the way you view the criminal justice system.”

Carissa Byrne Hessick joined the Carolina Law faculty in 2016. She serves as the Anne Shea Ransdell and William Garland “Buck” Ransdell, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and as the director of the Prosecutors and Politics Project. Her teaching and research interests include criminal law, the structure of the criminal justice system, criminal sentencing, and child pornography crimes. Hessick is the author of multiple law review articles, essays, and op-eds on plea bargaining, the powers and selection of prosecutors, Sixth Amendment sentencing rights, and criminal statutes. Her work has appeared in the California Law Review, the Cornell Law Review, the L.A. Times, the UCLA Law Review, and the Virginia Law Review, among others. She founded the Prosecutors and Politics Project in 2018. And she currently serves as the Reporter for the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s Sentencing Standards Task Force.
Hessick attended Yale Law School, where she was an editor of the Yale Law Journal and winner of the Potter Stewart Prize for the Morris Tyler Moot Court of Appeals. After graduating from law school, she clerked for Judge Barbara S. Jones on the Southern District of New York and for Judge A. Raymond Randolph on the D.C. Circuit. She also worked as a litigation associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York City. Before joining the faculty at Carolina Law, Hessick taught on the faculties at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law. She also spent two years as a Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School.

2022-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Stetson Law Center, 1700 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER THREAT. We will notify you when this program is rescheduled.
(6209) Misdemeanor Madness 2022—September 30, 9 AM–5 PM—Live (Stetson Tampa Law Center) and Live Webcast.
Don’t miss this! The Criminal Law Section is proud to present Misdemeanor Madness, a must-attend CLE for all county court practitioners—state and defense—that will benefit misdemeanor lawyers of all experience levels. *In-person at Stetson Tampa Law Center and live webcast.* Criminal Law Section members register for only $205.
The program covers navigating direct and cross-examinations; misdemeanor driver license consequences; error preservation and other misdemeanor matters on appeal; presentation of computer, audio/video, and cell phone forensic experts in county court; best practices on negotiating misdemeanor cases to resolution; a case law update; and a special judicial panel discussing misdemeanor ethics, civility, and professionalism.
Course 6209 is approved for 8 General CLE credits, .5 of which may be applied toward Ethics; 1.5 Technology and .5 Professionalism. Certification Program (max credit: 8.0 hours): 8 credits each in Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial Law and Juvenile Law.
In-person live event: REGISTER

Criminal Law Section member – $205
Non-section member – $235
Full-time law college faculty/student – $138
Fee waiver – $40 (Requires discount code). Must meet qualifications. For more information, email accounting@floridabar.org.

Live Webcast: REGISTER

Criminal Law Section member – $255
Non-section member – $285

SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome
L. Lee Lockett, Program Chair, Jacksonville Beach
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Case Law Update – With a Misdemeanor Twist
E. Michael Isaak, Tampa
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
A Discussion of County Court Decorum: Misdemeanor Ethics, Civility and Professionalism — Pet Peeves and Dos and Don’ts
Moderator: L. Lee Lockett
Panelists:
Hon. Kelly E. Eckley-Moulder, County Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville
Hon. Erika Quartermaine, County Court Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit, Sarasota
Hon. Kerra A. Smith, County Court Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Pensacola
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Break
11:10 AM – 12:15 PM
Tips From the Top: Suspension, Cancellation, Revocation, and Disqualification: An Important Discussion on Understanding Misdemeanor Driver License Consequences
Tom Moffett, Deputy Chief Counsel, FLDHSMV, Tallahassee
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Navigating Direct and Cross Examinations for Some of County Court’s Most Frequently Called Witnesses
Elliott A. Wilcox, Tampa
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM
Misdemeanor Matters on Appeal: Proper Issue Preservation When Moving Beyond County Court
Michael R. Ufferman, Tallahassee
2:40 PM – 2:55 PM
Break
2:55 PM – 4:05 PM
Yes, You Can Use Experts in County Court, Too: A Conversation About Computer, Audio/Video, and Cell Phone Forensics
Andrew Garrett, CEO, Garrett Discovery, Orlando: eDiscovery/Computer/Mobile/Video/Audio Expert
Brian Bowman, Midwest Lab Director, Garrett Discovery, Orlando: Forensic Expert
Anthony Nelson, Garrett Discovery, Orlando: Audio and Video Forensic Expert
4:05 PM – 5:00 PM
Best Practices to Negotiate Cases in County Court: A Discussion on When, Where, and How to Get Case Resolution Going
AnneMarie R. Rizzo, Sarasota

2022-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The CLS Executive Council will meet virtually on September 16, 2022. The Zoom will open at 8:30 AM for virtual coffee and connecting. The meeting will begin at 9 AM.
Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope to see you online.

2022-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Friday, June 24, 12:30–2:00 PM Selig I. Goldin Award Luncheon. We will be honoring Professor Jennifer Zedalis of the University of Florida Levin College of Law with the 2022 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award. Registration for the luncheon is through the Annual Florida Bar Convention, and seating is limited. The luncheon will be held in the Floridian Ballroom Salon F, which is on the lobby level. Registration for the luncheon is required.
Jennifer M. Zedalis is the Director of Trial Practice at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and an Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Center. She is the Co-Chair of the Gerald T. Bennett Public Defender/Prosecutor Trial Program and has served on the PPD faculty for 24 years. She teaches trial practice, pretrial practice, and intro to lawyering, and has also taught mental health litigation and the criminal defense clinic. She is the faculty advisor for the trial team. She serves as Chair of the Peter T. Fay Jurist in Residence Program. She has practiced criminal defense for thirty years and continues to do pro bono trial work as time permits. She was formerly an assistant public defender in the Fifth and Eighth Judicial Circuits and ran a solo law practice from 1998 to 2003. She has handled all types of criminal cases, including capital cases, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings in addition to trials. She has lectured in the United Kingdom, Poland, and Costa Rica in the areas of American trial procedure, evidence, and criminal practice. She has been called as an expert in Florida criminal law in the Canadian Court of Immigration, and her article on “Justice Worthy Closing Arguments” has been published by the ABA Trial Evidence Committe

2022-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Friday, June 24, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CLS Executive Council Meeting. The meeting will take place in Dade which is on the lower level. You do not have to register for the Annual Florida Bar Convention to attend the meeting.

2022-06-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Thursday, June 23, 6:30–8:00 PM Scholarship Awards Reception honoring the two recipients of the Criminal Law Section’s inaugural Student Scholarship Awards. The cash scholarship is awarded to incoming third-year law students at Florida law schools who have shown dedication to and interest in the criminal justice system as trial and appellate practitioners. The CLS Awards Committee narrowed down the batch of nearly two dozen applicants to just five on which the Executive Council could vote. Students Gina Calta (Nova Southeastern University) and Peter Chan (University of Florida) were chosen for the scholarship awards. The reception is in the Lake meeting room, which is on the ground floor, and the awards presentation starts at 7:00 PM.

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

"Wine" Down Wednesday
2022-04-27 18:00 | Zoom
Join us for “Wine” Down Wednesday, a virtual Criminal Law Section Happy Hour.
The first 20 people to register will win a $10 Total Wine gift card!

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.

2022-04-08 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

2022-03-09 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.

2022-02-25 12:15 - 13:45 | FL
(5731) The ABCs of Expert Witness Depositions—Feb. 25, 2022, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM, Live GoToWebinar. Part 4 of the Experts on Advocacy: Building and Using a Deposition Notebook CLE Series. Approved for 2 General CLE credits and 2 certification credits each in Juvenile Law, Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate and Criminal Trial. Criminal Law Section members register for only $50.
Experts on Advocacy is a CLE series presented by the Criminal Law Section bringing together today’s best strategic thinkers and compelling courtroom advocates to offer you effective ideas and creative insights for improving litigation results at all stages of criminal court proceedings.
We are privileged to have veteran trial lawyer Ed Page return with this fourth installment of his Deposition Notebook series—the ABCs of expert witness depositions and how to take them to the next level. Once and for all, Ed will take the mystery out of this all-important part of the discovery process by employing his tried and true principles and techniques, including:

The T-Funnel approach to learn, confirm, tie down, and test facts and expert opinions
How to craft and manage your lists of bad case facts and good case facts
How to learn and apply the four levels of advocacy in criminal cases
How to build and use a deposition notebook

Participants in this program will receive the complete, 36-topic index from the Ed Page Deposition Notebook, including all the materials you will need to take your best expert witness depositions. REGISTER

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

2021-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Criminal Law Update 2022—April 8, 2022
Details coming soon.

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

2021-07-23 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

2021-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Restorative Justice in Criminal Practice
Originally aired on June 25, 2021
The Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, and Government Lawyer Sections of The Florida Bar, along with the Florida Restorative Justice Association, proudly present Restorative Justice in Criminal Practice — a program intended to open hearts and minds and inspire transformational change in how we resolve criminal cases.
In this afternoon of frank discussions, some of the country’s foremost restorative justice scholars, judges, and practitioners, alongside a stunningly personal case study, will define the concept of restorative justice, exploring its theory, origin, and various models, and consider the application of restorative justice practices in our criminal justice system.
Friday, June 25, 2021
1:00pm – 4:00pm
A virtual CLE presentation via Zoom

TOPICS & SPEAKERS
1:00pm -1:05pm

Welcome

H. Scott Fingerhut

FlU College of Law and H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami, Program Co-Chair

1:05pm -1:55pm

An Introduction to Restorative Justice

This panel will define the concept of restorative justice and explore its theory and origins. The panel will then discuss how restorative justice works — its efficacy — describing various models of applying restorative justice in the criminal justice system.

Moderator

Edith Georgi,

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens

Panelists

Donna Coker,

University of Miami School of Law, Miami

Justice Janine Geske (ret.),

Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aparna Polavarapu,

University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina

1:55pm -2:05pm

Break and Breakout Room for Q&A with the Panelists

2:05pm – 2:55pm

A Case Study

Moderator

Kelly McGrath

Kelly McGrath Law, Tallahassee

Panelists

Kate and Andy Grosmaire

Julie and Michael McBride

2:55pm – 3:05pm

Break and Breakout Room for Q&A with the Panelists

3:05pm – 3:55pm

Restorative Justice in Criminal Practice

This panel will discuss practical considerations in applying restorative justice practices to criminal cases.

Moderator

H. Scott Fingerhut

Panelists

Michael Becker

Assistant State Attorney, 8th Judicial Circuit, Gainesville

Robert Burrs

Executive Director, Conflict Solutions Center of Santa Barbara County, California

Dean Galigani

Gailgani Law Firm, Gainesville

Hon. Steve Leifman

County Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit

3:55pm – 4:00pm

Program Close

H. Scott Fingerhut

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

2021-06-04 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

2021-05-21 09:00 - 14:00 | 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

2021-05-07 09:00 - 16:30 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
(4558) Advanced Federal Practice 2021
Originally aired on May 7, 2021
This course covers topics of Federal Criminal Practice such as the latest cases on substantive federal criminal law and procedure from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Constitutional issues from the United States Supreme Court. The course will also cover practice tips from both district judges, magistrate judges, and a court of appeals judge. The program is specially designed for the attorney practicing in federal criminal court and is taught by some of the leading defense lawyers in the field as well as federal judges.
Friday, May 7, 2021
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Introduction
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Meet the New Southern District of Florida Judges
Moderator: Margot Moss
Panelists:
Honorable Rodney Smith
Honorable Roy K. Altman
Honorable Raas Singhal
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
A Crime A Day
Mike Chase
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Eleventh Circuit Update
Don Samuel
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
A Conversation with Eleventh Circuit Judge Robin Rosenbaum
Honorable Robin Rosenbaum
David Oscar Markus
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Practice Tips from the Magistrate Judges
Moderator: Michael Caruso
Panelists:
Honorable Lisette M. Reid
Honorable Jacqueline Becerra

2021-04-30 09:00 - 14:00 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
(4418) Masters of DUI: The Basics of Becoming a Master
Originally aired on April 30, 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.
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Co-Chair Susan Cohen, Jacksonville
Co-Chair David Robbins, Jacksonville
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Case law Update
Samantha Vacciana, Ft. Lauderdale
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Your Starting Point – The Client Interview
Susan Cohen, Jacksonville
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
The Judicial Perspective
Honorable Deborah Carpenter, 17th Circuit
10:50 AM – 11:25 AM
Good Things Happen When You File Motions
Eilam Isaak, Tampa
11:25 AM – 11:35 AM
Break
11:35 AM – 12:15 PM
Technology and Practice
Elliott Wilcox, Tampa
12:15 PM – 12:50 PM
Cross Examination of LEO
Keeley Karatinos, Dade City
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ethical Considerations in the World of Social Media
Gwen Daniel, Tampa

2021-04-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Once again, your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE series 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 present entertaining and informative lectures on a variety of topics important to every DUI practitioner.
Masters of DUI 2021 was presented virtually, in three parts. 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. Each year, our goal is to provide a balanced program useful to defense and state alike, and this year’s segments are no exception. Purchase individually or buy the bundle.

Part One: The Basics of Becoming a Master (Originally aired on April 30, 2021. Approved for CLE credit until October 30, 2022)
Part Two: Administrative Suspensions/DMV Hearings and The Science of Testing (Originally aired on May 21, 2021. Approved for CLE credit until November 21, 2022)
Part Three: DUI Serious Bodily Injury and Manslaughter (Originally aired on June 4, 2021. Approved for CLE credit until F

December 4, 2022)

Interested in all three CLEs? Purchase the bundle!

2021-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
CLS Executive Council Meeting
January 15, 2021 on Zoom

2020-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
COVID-19 Attorney Wellness: Part Four
Originally aired on December 18, 2020
The Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar is privileged to offer this continuing CLE series FREE OF CHARGE to all Criminal Law Section members.
This is our continuing gift to ourselves.
And just in time for the holidays.
We began in May. Then August. Then October. Florida Lawyers Assistance (FLA) Clinical Director Dr. Scott Weinstein invited us to “fireside chats” on how we (lawyers) are coping, months (and months and months) into the pandemic, and the radical restructuring of our lives.
Now in our fourth installment and joined once again by FLA Assistant Director Molly Paris, Dr. Weinstein will address the many emotional, psychological, and professional issues associated with our well-being during this unprecedented and ongoing challenge. Tackling stressors both anticipated and unexpected, Dr. Scott and Molly continue to help all of us better develop coping skills unique to ourselves and our profession.
As always, our experts will take questions from attendees.
And note: Like all FLA public presentations, this CLE is not, nor is it intended to be, a confidential, therapeutic gathering. All Zoom participants will be able to see who is in attendance. That said, in order to keep our meeting “to ourselves,” the Criminal Law Section does NOT post the recording of the presentation in any public fashion.
REGISTER

2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:30 | FL
Safer at Home with the Judges CLE: How to Deal With Difficult People
In this season-ending Safer at Home presentation by the Judges Harris, this special FREE CLE will focus on dealing with difficult actors in all aspects of a criminal case.
Providing their unique insights and perspectives, the judges will discuss the law as it pertains to judicial conduct, attorney conduct, and defendant conduct alike.
Related issues to be covered by the judges will include the professional competence and professionalism of the bench and bar, as well as the cognitive competency and impact on the case of the mental health of the accused.
Join the judges for this engaging talk on how we may all better handle ourselves, our business, and the people whom we serve in our criminal justice system.

Building & Using a Deposition Notebook Series
2020-12-11 12:00 - 13:15 | GoToWebinar, FL, United States
In this third part of the series, the CLE will address how to use the index in your deposition notebook to warm-up and prepare for a deposition. The program will also cover a court reporter’s wish list, how to be on the lookout for a deponent’s weasel words, deposition objections, and deposition ethics, including how to handle the lawyer on the other side.
December 11, 2020
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Edward J. Page, Carlton Fields +BIO
REGISTER
CLE CREDITS
General: 1.5
CERTIFICATION CREDITS
Appellate Practice: 1.5 Hours
Criminal Appellate Practice: 1.5 Hours
Criminal Trial Law: 1.5 Hours
Juvenile Law: 1.5 Hours
