Join OACDL this March 9-11, 2023, for our popular Advanced DUI Seminar. This year we are changing up the format and will host March 9 & 10 at the the Westin Great Southern Columbus and March 11th at the Franklin County Courthouse.
All-Star Speaker Lineup (In Order of Presentation):
| Kelly Farrish | Ohio |
| Jon Saia | Ohio |
| Shawn Dominy | Ohio |
| Rob Calesaric | Ohio |
| Jan Semenoff | The Counterpart Journal, Editor |
| Keeley Karatinos | Florida |
| Michael Kessler | Florida |
| Charles Rathburn | Ohio |
| Tim Huey | Ohio |
| Makenzie Zarate | Texas |
| Beau Cross | Ohio |
| Terry Rudes | Ohio |
| Jeff Meadows | Ohio |
| Andy Bucher | Ohio |
| Blaise Katter | Ohio |
| Bryan Hawkins | Ohio |
| Kyla Lee | Canada |
| Paul Doroshenko | Canada |
| John Collins | Arkansas |
| Eric Sills | New York |
| Deandra Grant | Texas |
Daily Agendas:
Thursday, March 9, 2023 |
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| Time | Description | Speaker |
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12:00p -12:20p |
Registration | |
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12:20p- 12:30p |
Welcome and Announcements | |
| 12:30 - 1:25p | Kelly's Nuggets: Tips, Tactics and Tricks from a Veteran DUI Warrior | Kelly Farrish (OH) |
| 1:25p - 2:15p | MacCarthy Style Cross: Primer and Demo | Keeley Karatinos (FL) & Michael Kessler (FL) |
| 2:15p - 3p | Scientific Issues and Trends You Need to Know About | Jan Semenoff, Editor, The Counterpart Journal |
| 3p - 3:15p | Break | |
| 3:15p - 4:00p | Preparing for Motion Hearings and Trials: Tips & Tricks from Three Veteran DUI Lawyers | Jon Saia (OH), Shawn Dominy (OH) & Rob Calesaric (OH) |
| 4:00p - 4:55p | Direct and Cross of Experts: Posner and Dodd (& Dodd) Style | Charles Rathburn (OH) & Tim Huey (OH) |
| 4:55p - 5:45p | Blood Test Discovery: What to Ask For, What to Look For & How to Use It | Makenzie Zarate (TX) |
| 5:45p - 7:15p | Reception | |
Friday, March 10, 2023 |
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| Time | Event | Speaker |
| 8a - 8:30a | Registration & Coffee | |
| 8:30a - 9a | How to Win an Unwinnable Case | Beau Cross (OH) |
| 9a - 9:30a | Attacking the Weight of Breath Tests at Trial | Terry Rudes (OH) |
| 9:30a - 10a | How I Win Every Motion Hearing | Jeff Meadows (OH) |
| 10a - 10:30a | Substantial Compliance: Whatever. Attacking SFSTs at Trial | Andy Bucher (OH) |
| 10:30a - 10:45a | Break and Networking | |
| 10:45a - 11:40a | What the Fresh Hell? Dissecting the New ODH Rules Re Breath Machines, Breath Testing & Oral Fluid | Blaise Katter (OH) Esg., Co-Author Ohio Driving Under the Influence Law |
| 11:40a - 12p | Ohio Oral Fluid Testing: What We Know about What They Plan to Do | Bryan Hawkins (OH) |
| 12p - 1p | Lunch | |
| 1p - 1:30p | Oral Fluid Testing Technology: Live Demo & Discussion OFT Being Used Elsewhere | Kyla Lee (CAN) & Paul Doroshenko (CAN) |
| 1:30p - 2:25 | What the Gurus Think about the New ODH Rules (Panel) | Jan Semenoff (Intoxilyzer Expert (5000,8000,9000)); Chuck Rathburn (DataMaster / DMT Expert) & Tim Huey Esq.& Author Ohio OVI Defense, The Law & Practice |
| 2:25p - 2:40p | Break & Networking | |
| 2:40p - 3:20p | Build 'em Up & Knock 'em Down: Using NHTSA Training Against Them | John Collins (AR) |
| 3:20p - 4p | One Rule, Open-ended Cross Examination | Eric Sills (NY) |
| 4p - 4:45p | Voir Dire: Team Innocent Beyond, Way Beyond | Deandra Grant (TX) |
Hotel Information:
We have a block of rooms available at the Weston for Thursday (3/9) and Friday (3/10) nights. Rooms go fast so if you plan on staying with us, book here: Book your group rate for OACDL
Parking Information:
The rate to park at the Weston is $35/night. We are working on additional parking options - check back for updated information!
Scholarship Information:
The Ohio Public Defender office has approved 50 scholarships for this course. All full-time public defenders and any attorney who has represented at least one client on pro bono basis qualifies. Scholarship spots are administered on a first come, first serve basis. Please read the scholarship application carefully before submitting to amy@oacdl.org or via fax at (380) 219-2705.