DWI Institute 2024
Date: Aug 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, and Online
Member Price: $187
Non-Member Price: $234
Section Price: $176
Areas of Law: Municipal Court Practice
Earn up to 6.3 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- John Menzel, Esq.
- Law Offices of John Menzel, Asbury Parkis an attorney in private practice in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He has tried thousands of drunk driving cases and argued more than one hundred appeals before the New Jersey Superior Court’s Law and Appellate Divisions and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He was lead attorney in State v. Chun and State v. Foley, the seminal cases on the Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C in New Jersey.
Mr. Menzel is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is Past Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Municipal Court Practice Section. A sustaining member and former New Jersey State Delegate for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), he is Certified by the NCDD in DUI Defense Law. He is a member of the American Bar Association’s Criminal Practice Division, the Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey and the Monmouth and Ocean County Bar Associations.
Mr. Menzel has been an associate member of the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists and an adjunct instructor at Ocean County College. He has held seminars on New Jersey’s drunk driving laws, breath testing instrumentation and trial techniques. Throughout his career Mr. Menzel has received training from the National Association for DUI Defense and has attended training for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He was named the 2015 Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year by the New Jersey State Bar Association and was the 2017 recipient of the National College for DUI Defense Mentoring Award.
Mr. Menzel received his B.F.A, summa cum laude, from the New York Institute of Technology and his J.D. from New York Law School.
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Presenters
Plan to join us for the DWI Institute 2024, a comprehensive seminar focused on defending DWI cases. Whether you’re an attorney, judge, or legal professional, our expert panelists will provide valuable insights and practical strategies.
Municipal Court DWI Refusal: During this session, we’ll delve into the legal intricacies surrounding DWI refusal cases. Our panelists will discuss the nuances of representing clients facing refusal charges, including the impact on driving privileges and potential penalties.
NJ General DWI Defense Strategies: Explore effective defense strategies for general DWI cases. From analyzing field sobriety tests to challenging breathalyzer results, our experts will share practical insights to help you advocate for your clients.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation in DWI Cases: Identifying risks early is crucial in DWI defense. We’ll examine common pitfalls, such as procedural missteps or evidentiary issues, and provide guidance on minimizing risks throughout the legal process.
Ethical Considerations for DWI Practitioners: Ethics play a vital role in DWI representation. Join us as we address ethical dilemmas specific to DWI cases, including conflicts of interest, client communication, and maintaining professional integrity.
Effective Advocacy in the Courtroom: Learn courtroom techniques that resonate with judges and juries. From persuasive arguments to cross-examination strategies, our panelists will equip you with the tools needed to present a compelling case.
Updates on DWI Law: Stay informed about recent legislative changes impacting DWI defense. Our experts will highlight relevant updates, case law developments, and emerging trends in this dynamic field.
Join us for a day of valuable insights, practical tips, and networking opportunities at the DWI Institute 2024. Register now to enhance your DWI defense skills!
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