July 14-15, 2009

Texas Association of Counties Events Center
1210 San Antonio Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-8753

Agenda

Whether you’re thinking about starting a DWI court or you’ve already got one established, the 2009 DWI Court Workshop provides training for successful collaboration among the judge, the probation officer, the prosecutor, the defense attorney, and treatment professionals who work together with defendants to prevent repeat offenses.

We’ll also discuss the latest DWI court issues and a look into the roles of the probation officer and the prosecutor in DWI cases. Speakers include David Wallace, director of the National Center for DWI Courts; Sabrina Bentley, a Williamson County probation officer from one of the most active DWI courts in Texas; and Clay Abbott, DWI resource prosecutor with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.

Tuesday, July 14
1:00–2:00 p.m.	The Promise of DWI Courts: What They Are and How They Work David Wallace, Director, National Center for DWI Courts, Alexandria, Va.
2:00–2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15–3:15 p.m.	Guiding Principles of DWI Courts: Targeting, Testing Issues, Technology and Participant Evaluations David Wallace, Director, National Center for DWI Courts, Alexandria, Va.
3:15 p.m.	Break
3:30–5:00 p.m.	How Probation Officers Interact with Defendants in DWI Cases to Bring About Success Sabrina Bentley, Probation Officer, Williamson County
5:00 p.m.	Recess
5:30 p.m.	Reception and Dinner

Wednesday, July 15
8:30–9:30 a.m.	Ethical Dilemmas for Judges and Prosecutors in DWI Cases: Real-World Problems and Proper Ethical Solutions Clay Abbott, DWI Resource Prosecutor, Texas District and  County Attorneys Association
9:30 a.m.	Break
9:45–10:45 a.m.	Common Legal, Scientific and Advocacy Issues in DWI Prosecution Clay Abbott, DWI Resource Prosecutor, Texas District and  County Attorneys Association
11–12:30 p.m.	View and Discuss the Video Enduring Regret
12:30 p.m.	Adjourn