"Winning the DWI / DUI Crash Case"

What Other Police and Prosecutors say:

Police Comments

"By far the best class I have ever taken on the subject matter. If a de- partment wants to increase its conviction rate, this is the class to take."

Det. William Refaim, Training Officer, Las Vegas, NV PD

"In 23 years as a state trooper, this was by far the best 8 hour course I ever attended."

Lt. David Boyt, Georgia State Patrol

"Excellent program. The most useful 8 hours of training I've ever had."

Deputy Sheriff Randy Lewis, Jefferson County, IA

Re: most helpful topic - Testifying as a witness - "Very informative"

Trooper Mike Holstein, W. Virginia State Patrol

"Very helpful for developing good rapport with the prosecutor - getting on the same page."

Trooper Kevin Tice, Nevada HP

"Much more insightful into the dynamics of courtroom communication than other classes."

Julie Hannaford, Ranger, Yellowstone National Park, WY

"The best I've attended. Far better than Northwestern... Renewed my motivation and enthusiasm."

Scott Mullins, City of Vestal PD, NY

"This class incorporates material from several other trainings and expands on it."

Bryan Vogel, City of Evans PD, CO

"This course was unique and interesting in that it combined great training with courtroom testimony - something I do not see a lot of."

Renny Jackson, National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Most helpful: "Defense attorney tactics and how to combat them."

Daniel Romanchyk, Deputy Sheriff, Oswego County, NY

"Very practical, usable. This course will help you where it counts, in the daily performance."

Trooper M.H. Bentley, Georgia State Patrol

"Your training was very informative and well presented. It shows that the instructors knew the subject(s) they are teaching and are able to instill confidence in their students."

Diego Duran, Deputy Sheriff, Pueblo, CO

"The training was very good. I have had very little formal training on cross-examination. I can see where I have made mistakes in court presentations in the past by adhering to the 'stop' and being controlled by the defense attorneys. I know I will do better in future court presentations."

Rick Bennett, Ranger, Yellowstone National Park, WY

"We need more training from professionals with so much experience."

Sue Izzo, City of Syracuse PD, NY

"More intense, more comprehensive than other courses."

Trooper D. Dye, Reconstructionist, NY State Patrol

"The approach has applications to much more than DWI cases, interesting concepts that apply to other aspects of life as well. Both presenters were excellent."

Ann Marie Chytra, Yellowstone National Park, WY

"The witness training was superb."

Cpl. Bruce Main, City of Cicero PD, NY

Most helpful: "Making police officers better witnesses, cooperation between DAs and police officers; toxicology; and how to overcome defense attacks."

Richard Buczek, Deputy Sheriff, Oneida County, NY

"Gave me many new tools to use to make me a better officer both on the street and in the courtroom."

Tyler Wolfe, City of Evans PD, CO

The teaching methods were "...a good combination of humor and information."

William Scott, Deputy Sheriff, Genesee County, NY

"I appreciated the simple and tangible examples used to illustrate the various salient points. These examples will be easy to remember."

Martha L. Dwyer, Grand Teton National Park, WY

"The presentation was clear and effective. The presenters were knowledgeable and experienced. Material was right on the mark."

L. James DeVries, City of Brighton PD, CO

"Outstanding, very well presented and very detailed."

Sgt. Rick Hammond, New Hartford PD, NY

"The class gives food for thought to make the best case possible and avoid defense pot holes."

Roger Isaacson, City of Broomfield PD, CO

"This is one of the best classes I have ever attended."

Trooper Randy Steinkemp, Iowa State Patrol

Prosecutor Comments

"Extremely good. Short, concise and insightful. I particularly enjoyed the surviving cross examination for experts/police officers. The best 1-day seminar I've seen."

Gary R. Booker, DUI Team Chief, Chief Ass't DA, Clark County (Las Vegas), NV

Re: 'Hands On' - "Great feedback and insight for prosecutors to see the process from the officer's perspective."

Peter C. Hart, Palo Alto County Attorney, IA

"...the best in the country. ...From crash to courtroom these experts can help you make your case as tight as possible. Even seasoned veterans can learn new techniques..."

Sarah Ritterhoff, Prosecutor, Fifth Judicial Circuit, FL

"This is the strongest team of police and prosecutor trainers I've ever experienced. Their training methods are innovative, their teaching style is entertaining, and the instruction is as 'nuts and bolts' as it gets."

Larry Todd, Ass't Solicitor, Ninth Judicial Circuit, S. Carolina

"Jerry Partridge may be the best instructor of cross examination skills in the country in terms of showing trial attorneys how to conduct effective cross examinations and fortifying police witnesses with effective tactics for protecting their testimony from being distorted."

Ken Wallentine, Prosecuting Attorney (former police officer), Vernal, Utah

"Held our attention and (police and prosecutors) are a tough crowd."

Assistant DA Terri Bright, NY

"More motivational. More informative. Practical and usable."

Marilyn Dettmer, Floyd County Attorney, IA

"Training was very interesting for both police and deputy district attorneys. We have to work so closely together it was good to get information to better help the rest of the team or the other half of the team."

Assistant DA Alanna Brown, Denver, CO

"This is a more 'hands on' course than other courses. As a prosecutor, the course drove home good points in preparing witnesses for trial."

James L. Radda, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Teton County, WY

"This is the only seminar that joins police and prosecutors in an effort to help each appreciate the challenges we face alone and how we can better achieve justice by working more closely together."

Jerry Vandersanden, Ass't County Attorney, Cedar Rapids, IA

"Very informative. Every officer and prosecutor should attend a seminar by John Kwasnoski, excellent content and presentation."

Elizabeth Bobbitt, Ass't District Attorney, Macon, GA

Compared to other training programs: "Top of the heap!"

William Weber, Ass't Oneida County DA, NY

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