Enhance your DWI defense practice with this focused Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program presented by Derrick Hogan. Designed specifically for attorneys practicing in New York, this session provides a comprehensive, step-by-step analysis of defending driving while intoxicated cases—from the initial roadside stop through the discovery phase of litigation.

This CLE will examine the constitutional and statutory framework governing DWI enforcement, including the application of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and relevant provisions of New York Vehicle and Traffic Law. Participants will gain practical insight into how New York courts evaluate reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and the admissibility of evidence obtained during roadside investigations.

Derrick Hogan will guide attendees through effective strategies for challenging field sobriety tests, chemical test results, and police procedures. The program will also address discovery obligations under New York Criminal Procedure Law Article 245, including how to obtain and analyze critical materials such as body-worn camera footage, breathalyzer maintenance records, and laboratory documentation.

Through real-world scenarios and litigation-focused guidance, this CLE will highlight common evidentiary and procedural issues that can significantly impact case outcomes, equipping attorneys with the tools to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and build a strong, strategic defense.

Topics include:

• legal standards for vehicle stops, detention, and arrest in New York;
• techniques for challenging field sobriety and chemical testing evidence;
• understanding and leveraging discovery under CPL Article 245;
• identifying constitutional and procedural violations; and
• building an effective DWI defense from roadside investigation through pre-trial practice.