OUI Summit 2012 Held by Legal Professionals

Oct. 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol is a crime that can be harshly prosecuted. Thousands of individuals are arrested and charged for this crime and law enforcement is constantly on the lookout to penalize suspects. Many people are quick to endure the repercussions of a guilty conviction without trying to fight it. There are actually a number of defenses that can be used in these cases. The Law Offices of Joseph D. Bernard P.C. is firm that comes highly experienced in this area of the law. A Springfield OUI attorney from the office has over 19 years of experience and has tried hundreds of cases. Attorney Joseph Bernard is always looking to increase his skill and better the representation that he provides clients with. Practicing law is his passion and he is involved in depth in a number of areas regarding this.

One recent endeavor that he is involved in is an OUI Summit that will be taking place in December in Boston and Springfield. The OUI Summit involves a number of experts in the legal world that will be comprehensively discussing the topic of prosecuting and defending in OUI charges. It covers both sides of the topic and is an educational experience for prosecutors, as well as the defensive counsel. There will be panel that is made up of OUI litigation experts that are experienced in thoroughly assessing every aspect of a case. The seminar will cover a broad range of topics, including previous offenses, blood testing, collateral consequences and field sobriety tests. There will be breakout sessions during the time as well, giving lawyers the chance to speak about the recent trends and tactics they have noticed being used. The seminar will run all day; beginning with a welcome and introduction at 9:00 a.m. and ending with the topic of registry issues and collateral consequences from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration for the event can be found by visiting www.MCLE.org and there are three different tuition options. For those that are unable to attend the event, it can be followed on the webcast or an audio CD or written form can be purchased. The main focus of the seminar is to discuss, evaluate and educate on the recent and most effective strategies dealing with this area. DUI charges in the state of Massachusetts can lead to jail time, costly fines, probation and other harmful outcomes. The team at the law firm looks to stay on top of any pertinent information that can allow them to ensure their clients avoid feeling these negative effects. You can find learn more about their experience and gain invaluable information regarding a charge through reviewing their website. Take this opportunity to visit them here at www.SpringfieldOUIAttorney.com.