Seminars and Webinars

NCDD Seminars and Webinars

31st Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence

March 27, 2025 - March 28, 2025

The 31st Annual MSE features intensive attention on blood testing for drugs and alcohol, as well as effective practical strategies in breath test cases. Renowned lab auditor Janine Arvizu addresses issue spotting in blood testing and Pharmacologist Dr. Jimmie Valentine addresses analytical and toxicology issues, with particular attention on THC testing. Dana Delger (CA) will do a deep dive into the mysteries of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science and how forensic standards come to exist. NCDD Founding Member and Former Dean F.K. Whited will provide a comprehensive case law update from across the country, a source for lawyers to try new approaches in their states, and how to handle DWI death and serious injury cases.

The course will be held at the Royal Sonesta. The room rate is $239/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 504-586-0300. Be sure to refer to the seminar dates and TCDLA to take advantage of the discounted room rate.

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NCDD members have access to a comprehensive forensic library that provides invaluable information to be used when defending clients charged with DUI.

This library includes scientific articles on drug and alcohol intoxication, toxicology and pharmacology, methods of testing for blood alcohol content, field sobriety testing, potential errors that may occur during testing, accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules. This valuable information can ensure that you provide a high quality defense to clients charged with DUI based on the circumstances of their case and the laws in their state.

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Personal Contact: Using the Officer's Observations Against Them

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Written by Charles GoodwinEdited by Michelle Behan and Steven Hernandez The typical DUI investigation has three phases. It begins with the vehicle in motion and focuses on driving patterns that officers are trained might indicate impairment. Next is personal contact, where the officer will observe physical manifestations that are also purportedly correlated with alcohol ingestion and impairment. Finally, the officer will...

Introduction of Autonomous Vehicles and SAE Levels of Driving Automation

02/12/2025

By By Lance Hendron An autonomous vehicle, in other words is self-driving car, is a car that is capable of operating with reduced or no human input.1 In 2014, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), launched SAE J3016 Recommended Practice: Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Driving Automation Systems for On-Road Motor Vehicles, commonly referenced as the SAE Levels of...

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