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request a recorded cle

traffic stops & motor vehicles searches​

ORIGINALLY RECORDED ON tuesday, july 16, 2024
This recording option closes on June 25, 2026

PRESENTED BY
Hon. DAvid Butler, ret. & matthew butler
​​[1.5 HOURs GENERAL CLE APPROVED]


Register now for the Traffic Stops and Motor Vehicle Searches CLE. Evidence of a crime is often found by police during the search of a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation. Items found during the search may be illegal contraband, such as drugs or weapons, or evidence of another crime. What starts out as a minor traffic violation can turn into a search of the vehicle to investigate evidence of crimes unrelated to the traffic stop. This CLE program presents an examination of the various legal bases for the police to conduct a motor vehicle search and the possible legal challenges to the search. Attorneys who either defend or prosecute criminal cases involving the possession of contraband will be better able to recognize evidentiary issues related to criminal charges arising out of traffic stops and motor vehicle searches.
 
TOPICS COVERED:
 
Lawful basis of traffic stops
“Out of the Car”  Drivers and Passengers
Search of Persons in the Vehicle
Search of Vehicles
Probable Cause Searches
Dog Sniffs
Odor of Cannabis
Search Incident to Arrest
Parole Searches
Inventory Searches
Consent Searches
Motions To Suppress Evidence


​Registration and CLE Credit Instructions
​

Please submit your payment of $20 (payment options listed below). Materials and the recording link will be sent to you. 

Please follow the instructions on the recording link in order to obtain your CLE certificate. 

This recording option closes on June 25, 2026.​


    form to view the cle RECORDING

    Separate each email address with a comma (,) if registering more than one attorney.


    ​Please send payment to P.O. Box 3142, Bloomington, IL 61702 or pay online using your credit card or PayPal. The link to pay on-line is below.
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    If paying by check, please make check payable to McLean County Bar Association and mail it to: MCBA P.O. Box 3142 Bloomington, IL 61702
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Financial Hardship Policy: The Bar Association of McLean County will waive the cost of the meeting and luncheon to anyone showing need thereof by direct application to the President of the Association. Please contact MCBA President, Nathan Hinch, if financial assistance is needed.
Executive Committee 
President                            
​John L. Pratt

2nd VP
Michael Butts

Secretary

Calli Farrell
1st VP
Adrian Barr

Immediate Past President
​Judge Pablo Eves

Treasurer
Sara James
Disclaimer:
The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) presents the information on this web site as an information service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. The information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Those using this information should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
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Dean Davis [Year 4]
​​Jaime Ganschow  [Year 3]
Laurel Bingaman  [Year 2]
Spencer Chikahisa [Year 1]

Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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