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2024 Mastering Scientific Evidence-New Orleans, LA

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March 21, 2024 - March 22, 2024

NCDD and TCDLA is proud to announce that the nation’s premier DUI forensic science seminar will once again be held, March 21-22, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. MSE is the original and preeminent national DUI/DWI Scientific Evidence seminar of its kind, featuring not just science but also successful and proven trial strategies in challenging police pseudo-scientific evidence. Learn about DWI science and its limitations and proven and winning DWI trial strategies from some of the country’s preeminent and highly acclaimed experts and DWI trial lawyers and enjoy live chats during the seminar for camaraderie with the experts, lawyers, and attendees.

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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