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Impaired Driving Case Essentials

August 17-20, 2009 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985
Early Discount: $885 by 5/19/09
Conference Fee: $235

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The rate of recidivism with impaired motor vehicle offenders is high and judges need the most up-to-date information to assist them in reducing it. This course is designed to provide judges with an overview of sentencing practices and evidence-based options for these traffic offenses. After this course, participants will be able to analyze circumstances providing legal bases for stops, searches, seizures, arrests and the admissibility of testimonial or physical evidence. The participant will be able to describe the principles of pharmacology to effectively evaluate expert testimony; identify and utilize assessment, treatment, and counseling resources to assist with imposing appropriate sentences; identify new technology and practices used in sentencing; and use judicial discretion to craft effective sentences for special populations including younger drivers, older drivers, and hardcore DWI defendants.

Qualifies as a requirement for the Certificate in Judicial Development, Special Court Trial Skills program and as an elective in the Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and the Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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NJC Traffic Court Courses

For 2009, the NJC offers several other courses for judges who serve in traffic court. Please visit the traffic courses page for more information.