Product Description

Operating under the influence cases are 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

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  
• 9:35am - 9:50am

  Initial Meeting and Intake with Client

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  
• 9:50am - 10:30am

  Discovery

  Joseph J. Higgins, III, Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  
• 10:30am - 11:00am

  Trial Preparation

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  Robert Joseph Galibois, III., Esq., Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Barnstable
  
• 11:00am - 11:15am

  Break
• 11:15am - 12:00pm

  Field Sobriety Tests

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  Robert Joseph Galibois, III., Esq., Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Barnstable
  Jim Smith, Hanover Police Department , Hanover
  
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  Drug Recognition Experts

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  Robert Joseph Galibois, III., Esq., Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Barnstable
  
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm

  Lunch
• 2:00pm - 2:15pm

  Breath Test, Breath Test Litigation and Wet Lab

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  Jim Smith, Hanover Police Department , Hanover
  
• 2:15pm - 2:30pm

  Blood Tests

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  
• 2:30pm - 2:50pm

  License Suspensions

  James M. Milligan, Jr., Esq., Milligan & Higgins , Rockland
  
• 2:50pm - 3:05pm

  Break
• 3:05pm - 4:30pm

  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
  

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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