National College for DUI Defense

08/31/2026

🚨 The label “misdemeanor” doesn’t always tell the whole story.

When evaluating whether a DUI conviction could affect federal firearm rights, the maximum punishment authorized for the offense can matter just as much as how the state classifies the charge.

That distinction can create consequences many clients never expect.

Christine B. Vazquez breaks down this issue in NCDD’s newest article, including firearm restrictions, explosives privileges, concealed-carry considerations, and the questions DUI counsel should be asking before a case is resolved.

👉 Read more:
https://bit.ly/3Ui3z9y

08/27/2026

🚨 A .16 breath test sounds devastating.

But what happens when the person on the body-camera video doesn’t look impaired at all?

That was the challenge facing NCDD Trial Advocacy Task Force Chair Hunter Tzovarras in a Maine OUI trial. The breath test showed twice the legal limit, yet the client’s driving, speech, motor skills, demeanor, and behavior told a very different story.

The defense focused on that contradiction.

In NCDD’s latest trial advocacy article, Hunter explains how the disconnect defense can turn a seemingly overwhelming breath-test number into reasonable doubt.

👉 Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/3TR7dXY

08/19/2026

The strongest defense begins with a solid foundation.

Join public defenders from across the country for Gideon Behind the Wheel V, a free webinar dedicated to the fundamentals of defending DUI cases. Learn from nationally respected faculty as they share practical trial techniques, courtroom strategy, and real-world lessons you can use immediately.

Whether you’re handling your first DUI trial or your fiftieth, you’ll leave with valuable insights to strengthen your practice.

📅 August 20, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific
💻 Free for Public Defenders Nationwide

Find registration details on the National Task Force Webinars section of:

https://bit.ly/4pOTQTW

08/17/2026

⚖️ A DUI case can affect far more than a driver’s license.

Depending on the charge, conviction, maximum possible penalty, and state involved, a DUI case may also create serious consequences involving firearm possession, concealed-carry eligibility, or explosives privileges.

In NCDD’s latest article, Christine B. Vazquez examines an often-overlooked collateral consequence of DUI cases and explains why defense attorneys need to identify these issues before resolving a case.

For clients who own fi****ms, work around fi****ms or explosives, or face felony-level DUI charges, these questions can be critical.

👉 Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/3Ui3z9y

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Live from Arlington! 2026 Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis and Trial Advocacy!  This is a group of some of the best lawyers in the country spending a week learning about forensic science and trial advocacy.



08/11/2026

Your clients deserve your best. Invest one day to sharpen the skills that can make a difference in the courtroom.

The 5th Annual National Public Defender Seminar brings together experienced DUI defense attorneys to teach practical strategies you can immediately apply in your cases, including:

✅ Jury selection
✅ Breath testing challenges
✅ Opening and closing arguments
✅ Body camera evidence
✅ Winning without expert witnesses

This isn’t theory. It’s courtroom-tested knowledge designed specifically for public defenders.

📅 August 20, 2026
💻 Free Nationwide Webinar

Visit NCDD to learn more and register:

https://bit.ly/4pOTQTW

08/06/2026

Every great DUI defense attorney started somewhere.

Gideon Behind the Wheel V is built to strengthen the fundamentals that every public defender needs to confidently defend DUI cases. From jury selection and breath testing to opening statements and body camera evidence, this one-day webinar is packed with practical instruction from experienced trial lawyers.

Best of all, it’s completely free for public defenders nationwide.

If you’re committed to becoming a stronger advocate for your clients, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best in DUI defense.

📅 August 20, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific
💻 Free WebinaR

Learn more and register through the National Task Force Webinars section at:

https://bit.ly/4pOTQTW

08/04/2026

🚨 Calling all Public Defenders! Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual National Public Defender Seminar, Gideon Behind the Wheel V: The Basics of Defending a DUI Case, presented by the NCDD Public Defender Task Force.

This free webinar is designed specifically for public defenders and features a full day of practical, courtroom-focused training from some of the nation’s leading DUI defense attorneys.

You’ll gain valuable insight into:

⚖️ Jury selection that connects with jurors
🍺 Breath testing fundamentals and trial strategy
👩‍⚖️ Teaching the jury effectively
🎯 Opening and closing arguments
📹 Body-worn camera evidence
🏛️ Winning cases without relying on expert witnesses

Whether you’re new to DUI defense or looking to strengthen your trial skills, this seminar delivers practical techniques you can put to work immediately.

📅 August 20, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific
💻 Free webinar for public defenders nationwide

Registration information is available on the National Task Force Webinars section of the NCDD homepage:

https://bit.ly/4pOTQTW