2026 Prosecuting the Drug-Impaired Driver Conference - With Hotel
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2026 Prosecuting the
Drug-Impaired Driver Conference
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City of Tucson Westside Police Service Center Auditorium
1310 W. Miracle Mile
Tucson AZ, 85705
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Back by popular demand, APAAC and GOHS are hosting the Prosecuting the Drug-Impaired Driver Conference, on March 23-26, 2026.
Drug-impaired driving cases can be some of the most interesting and challenging cases we face. Depending on the substance, drug impairment can look very different than alcohol impairment.
The Prosecuting the Drug-Impaired Driver Conference is designed to assist prosecutors in evaluating and prosecuting these unique cases. Experienced DRE officer instructors, prosecutors and crime lab personnel will educate on how to recognize the unique symptoms of impairment for the various drug categories, as well as impairment by multiple drugs. Instruction on how to prepare and present these cases in court will be provided. Agenda topics will include, but are not limited to:
- The first six drug categories
- Marijuana/cannabis – the seventh drug category
- Poly-drug use & the downside of drugs
- Novel impairing substances
- DUI drug case preparation and jury selection
- Cross examination of defense experts
- Trying a DUI drug case without a DRE
- Cross-examination of defendants and their doctors
- Marijuana DUI cases
- Prescription drug DUI cases
- Toxicology
- The DRE standardized 12 steps and equipment
- Reviewing a DUI drug case & face sheet exercises
- Common challenges in DUI Drug Cases
- Jury instructions, motions in limine, and other relevant information
- Studies you should know
- Hot topics
- Ask the experts round table
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Hotel rooms will be provided to attendees traveling from APAAC Member Offices located outside of Pima County who request a room when registering. Attendees traveling from APAAC Member Offices located outside of Pima County are eligible for reimbursement of meals not provided by APAAC at State Government per diem rates and mileage at 67 cents per mile.
*** Hotel room reservation cancellations must be received by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by February 19, 2026. Attendees who request a hotel room and do not cancel by February 19, 2026, will be responsible for any fees charged by the hotel. ***
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The Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded APAAC grant funds to conduct Impaired Driving training during the federal fiscal year 2026.
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