Criminal Law

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DUI and Drug Possession Defense: Tips and Strategies for Attorneys

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Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
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California CLE Approved 3 Total
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Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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2 hours 58 minutes
Kevin Kiernan
Cynthia Everson
With Kevin J. Kiernan from Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC + 1 other
Recorded June 24, 2025
Product ID 100372

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Overview

Explore the Art of DUI and Possession Defense

Sharpen your skills in defending clients charged with DUI and drug possession in this dynamic and practical CLE course. This program delves into every stage of the representation process, from initial client consultations to post-conviction relief. Learn how to effectively challenge evidence, navigate plea negotiations, and leverage expert witnesses to build a compelling defense at trial. Gain insights into alternative sentencing options, appellate strategies, and considerations unique to these cases. With actionable tips and strategies, this course equips you to confidently handle even the most complex DUI and drug possession cases - register today!

  • Explore sometimes subtle pretrial issues present in many DUI and drug possession cases.
  • Learn strategies to utilize during a DUI or drug possession trial.
  • Discover how to manage post-trial representation, including issues pertaining to sentencing advocacy and client expectations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Pretrial Criminal Proceedings
  2. DUI/Possession Trial Proceedings
  3. Post-Trial Considerations

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Product ID 100372

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Pretrial Criminal Proceedings

    1. Initial Client Consultation and Case Assessment
    2. Discovery and Pretrial Motions in DUI and Possession Cases
    3. Diversion Programs
    4. Negotiating with the Prosecution and Evaluating Plea Deals

  2. DUI/Possession Trial Proceedings

    1. Jury Selection and Voir Dire: Special Considerations
    2. Trial Evidence and Defense Strategies
    3. Leveraging Expert Witnesses and Alternate Theories
    4. Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions

  3. Post-Trial Considerations

    1. Sentencing Advocacy: Mitigation and Alternative Sentencing
    2. Post-Conviction Relief and Appeal
    3. Managing Client Expectations Post-Conviction
    4. Important Issues in Post-Trial Representation

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Kevin J Kiernan
Kevin J.
Kiernan
Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
Cynthia E Everson
Cynthia E.
Everson
Everson Law Firm PLLC
Speaker bio
Kevin J Kiernan

Kevin J. Kiernan

Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
Kevin Kiernan

is a founding partner of Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC, where he concentrates the majority of his practice on criminal defense, DWI and bankruptcy matters. Prior to joining Matthew Silva in private practice, Mr. Kiernan had been a successful prosecutor in North Carolina's Fourth Prosecutorial District, which is comprised of Onslow, Jones, Sampson and Duplin counties. He earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from North Carolina State University and his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law. While at Indiana University, Mr. Kiernan focused his studies on the legal aspects of technology and science, criminal law and trial advocacy. He is a present member of the National College for DUI Defense; has twice been a guest lecturer at Campbell University's Norman A. Wiggins School of Law; has served as the president of the Sampson County Bar for 2014 and 2015; and was invited to be a presiding judge at the American Mock Trial Association's Regional Tournament at Furman University in 2015.

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Cynthia E Everson

Cynthia E. Everson

Everson Law Firm PLLC
Cynthia Everson

is an attorney at Everson Law Firm PLLC, where she provides private representation for federal and state criminal and civil matters, with an emphasis on indigent representation. Ms. Everson has defended people accused of gun crimes in both state and federal court, and has litigated issues related to the right to possess and carry firearms, as well as property issues related to retrieving firearms that were seized by law enforcement. She is an adjunct writing instructor at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina and has been teaching there for two years. Ms. Everson earned her B.A. degree from Gardner Webb University; her M.A. degree from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte; and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law.

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