2026 Prosecuting the Drug-Impaired Driver Conference - Without Hotel

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