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SIX STEPS IN

DEFENDING ‘DUI’ & TRAFFIC STOP CASES

“Practical Aspects”.…From an Ex-Cop’s Perspective! 

Ethical Considerations

Traffic Cases are Different!
 

The “Stop” & The “Search”

Roadblocks…Checkpoints…Profiling…Pretextual?
 

What is the Charge?

What Do they have to Prove…and How? 

What is the Evidence?

Cop’s Opinion?… Field Sobriety Tests?..Blood or Breath Test? 

Use the Cop as Your BEST Witness?

Your ‘Targeted’ Cross-Examination Can Win the Case! 

 Put It All Together

Make Your Closing Memorable…and ASK for a ‘Not Guilty’
 

What Makes This Seminar Unique?

John Gormley served as a law enforcement officer and a police trainer for 20 years on the local and state level. Currently, his practice is limited to bringing his experience and legal expertise to thousands of criminal defense attorneys in 29 states. John’s seminars and workshops are accredited for continuing legal education by the State Bar or Supreme Court in 29 states. Wherever John has lectured, attendees have sung his praises, describing his programs as “dynamic”, “interesting”, “fact-filled”, “informative and useful” and particularly unique given his “ex-cop’s perspective” and “lawyer’s mindset”.

What Will The Attendee Learn?

The state has gone to great lengths to make ‘Motor Vehicle Stop’ cases a “slam- dunk” for the prosecution….At this workshop you will learn to attack the state’s case using cross-examination questions that make you the “expert” and get answers that support the defense theory of the case. You will learn how to get the discovery material you need and use the current law to suppress or neutralize those facts that hurt your case. This seminar will provide both the beginner and experienced practitioner with the current issues in the defense practice.