How to Win a DWI Case in New Jersey / Handling Drug, DWI and Serious Cases in Municipal Court Seminar On Nov 24, 2026 from 2pm-4pm
NOW via Lawline Live Webcast Registration link https://www.lawline.com/course/how-to-win-a-dwi-case-in-new-jersey https://www.facebook.com/events/801026362479058 Speakers: John Menzel, Esq. Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Practice Section Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Past Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Course Description: The DWI defense landscape is undergoing a transformative period in New Jersey. From statutory shifts allowing structured plea bargaining to landmark evidentiary rulings on drug recognition experts, Municipal Court practitioners must adapt rapidly to effectively represent their clients. In this comprehensive CLE program, veteran New Jersey DWI practitioners Kenneth Vercammen and John Menzel guide attorneys through winning litigation strategies, emerging scientific standards, and major court decisions from 2025 and 2026. The faculty will examine the practical mechanics of New Jersey's expanded DWI plea-bargaining statute, dissecting when and how to negotiate favorable resolutions under the law. Additionally, the course provides an in-depth analysis of State v. Olenowski, detailing the admissibility standards for Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and breaking down the mandatory 12-step DRE evaluation process required for prosecution. Defense counsel will also gain critical insights into the status and evidentiary reliability of the Alcotest 9510 breath-testing device, alongside a review of key criminal and municipal court decisions shaping defense strategies today. The link to sign up to the program is available here: https://www.lawline.com/course/how-to-win-a-dwi-case-in-new-jersey . Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Formulate effective trial strategies by analyzing recent 2025–2026 New Jersey case law to build stronger DWI defenses. 2. Apply the updated plea-bargaining statute to negotiate client resolutions within New Jersey's new legal parameters. 3. Challenge Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evidence under State v. Olenowski by scrutinizing adherence to the mandatory 12-step evaluation. 4. Evaluate the reliability of the Alcotest 9510 to prepare foundational evidentiary challenges and targeted discovery requests. https://www.facebook.com/events/801026362479058