Product Description

Operating under the influence cases have remained high stakes litigation, whether you are the defense counsel or the prosecutor assigned to the case. This year’s OUI program begins with the basics, and then delves into the nuances to bring you up to speed on recent developments, including OUI drug cases. Attorneys for the prosecution and the defense provide an overview of how to handle an OUI case from start to finish. Panelists address preparation for handling the trial, including discussions about field sobriety tests, discovery issues, drug recognition experts, and breath and blood testing.

Whether you specialize in OUI cases or handle only one or two of these types of cases a year, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to hone your skills with the experts. Not only do you get a skills refresher—you come away with practice tips and advice that help you handle your next case with confidence. Bring your questions for the District Court judges to take advantage of this unique opportunity to find out what they are looking for in OUI cases.

Litigation regarding the admissibility of breath test results has continued to evolve over the past year. Attend this program to get ahead of the curve on where OUI litigation is now and where it is headed.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  
• 9:35 - 9:50 am

  Initial Meeting and Intake with Client

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  
• 9:50- 10:30 am

  Discovery

  Brian R. Degan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  
• 10:30 - 11:00 am

  Trial Preparation

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  Brian R. Degan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 11:00 - 11:15 am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:15 - 12:00 pm

  Field Sobriety Tests

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  Brian R. Degan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  John M. Fanning, Massachusetts State Police , Framingham
  
• 12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Drug Recognition Experts

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  Brian R. Degan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 1:00 - 2:00 pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 2:00 - 2:15 pm

  Breath Test, Breath Test Litigation and Wet Lab

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  John M. Fanning, Massachusetts State Police , Framingham
  
• 2:15 - 2:30 pm

  Blood Tests

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  
• 2:30 - 2:50 pm

  License Suspensions

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Law Office of James M. Milligan, Jr. , Hanover
  
• 2:50 - 3:05 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:05 - 4:30 pm

  Judicial Panel

  Hon. Michael D. Brennan, Taunton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
  Hon. Edward H. Sharkansky, Wareham District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , West Wareham
  

Special Program Materials:

• Trying OUI and Other Motor Vehicle Offenses in Massachusetts

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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