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NHTSA SFST Student Course III

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February 06, 2020 - February 08, 2020
NCDD is proud to offer the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Course, February 6-8, 2020 in sunny San Diego, CA. This three day, intensive hands-on course will teach the student using the same curriculum as law enforcement. The instructor is nationally renowned DRE/SFST Expert Anthony Palacios.
Anthony is a former Impaired Driving Staff Instructor for the Georgia Police Academy and has trained over 4,000 police officers, prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys in the NHTSA training curriculum. If you have not yet taken a NHTSA SFST Student Course, you are at a distinct disadvantage in the courtroom. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to win your next case.
The course will be held at the Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Our room rate is $125/night. You can make your hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly 619-222-0561. Be sure to mention that you are with the NCDD to take advantage of our discounted room rate.
Thursday, February 6, 2020 | ||
9:00am - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Anthony Palacios |
9:30am - 12:00pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | |
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Anthony Palacios, Don Ramsell, Virginia Landry |
Friday, February 7, 2020 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Vehicle In Motion | |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Personal Contact & Pre-Arrest Screening | |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Anthony Palacios, Don Ramsell, Virginia Landry |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Review | Anthony Palacios |
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop/Practical | Anthony Palacios, Don Ramsell, Virginia Landry |
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | ||
9:00am – 11:00am | Processing the Arrested Subject, Report Writing, & Preparation for Trial | Anthony Palacios |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Virginia Landry |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Anthony Palacios, Don Ramsell, Virginia Landry |
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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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