Traffic Safety Training Program
Presents
CRASH TO COURTROOM
November 2-3, 2016
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids-Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan invites you to attend the “Crash to Courtroom” training on November 2-3, 2016. This 2-day course focuses on increasing the ability of Michigan prosecutors and crash reconstruction officers to communicate effectively and confidently in the courtroom. The course includes mock court exercises with actual jurors, especially in an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Vehicular Crash case. Professor John Kwasnoski will present the curriculum with a faculty of experienced vehicular crimes prosecutors. Professor Kwasnoski has reconstructed over a 1000 crashes and has testified in numerous cases of national significance. The goals of this training include:
• Understand the importance of credibility building during testimony.
• Developing skills that will enhance the connection between the crash reconstruction witness and the jurors.
• Gaining insight into defense strategies and tactics in an OWI or Vehicular Crash case and understanding the “rules.”
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Octoberber 26, 2016. Registration is online only!
REGISTRATION FEE
Law Enforcement, Municipal/City Attorneys
$225 with overnight accommodations (11/1 & 11/2)
$60 without overnight accommodations
Elected County Prosecutors and Staff
$40 with or without overnight accommodations.
*Overnight lodging (2 nights if your home or work is 50 miles or more away) and meals (breakfast & lunch) are provided to COUNTY PROSECUTORS and thier employees courtesy of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council (PACC) Training Fund. This does not apply to city/municiple prosecutors. The registration fee listed is discounted to reflect the portion covered by PACC. This additional fee is to be paid for by you or your agency.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Overnight accommodations will be located at the Crowne Plaza-Grand Rapids Airport. PAAM will provide a rooming list to Crowne Plaza. Please be sure to select your overnight request accordingly when registering. Cancellations received by 5 p.m. October 28, 2016 will be entitled to a full refund.
If your agency would like you to share a room, please have one attendee sign up with overnight accommodations and the other without overnight accommodations. Indicate on your registration forms which attendee you will be rooming with.