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ICJI > Traffic Safety > Traffic Safety Training > "Prosecuting the OWI Offender" "Prosecuting the OWI Offender"

September 16th, 17th, 18th, 2008
Location TBD

CONTACT
Ms. Debbie Reasoner
Indiana Prosecuting Attorney’s Council
317-232-1836

Course Description

Operating While Intoxicated offenses are perhaps the most complex cases to present and prove to a jury or court. Nevertheless, these case loads are frequently assigned to young prosecutors with little experience. On the other hand, OWI law has become a money maker for the defense bar, and they are becoming increasingly skilled. It is important for prosecutors handling Operating While Intoxicated cases to understand how to effectively present evidence of impairment.

This three day course will provide attendees with a review of the pharmacology and toxicology of alcohol, and how to present expert testimony regarding the pharmacology and toxicology of alcohol. The TSRP will provide attendees with an overview of the statutes and case law affecting OWI arrest and prosecution. Attendees will hear from experienced prosecutors that have tried all classes of OWI cases. This training will focus on how to rebut and overcome the latest in defense arguments. In addition, this course will provide a complete training on the preparation and prosecution of OWI cases, from pre-trial preparation (including how to effectively prepare your officer for SFST cross-examination) to closing argument.

By providing prosecutors with an overview of applicable law and trial strategy, inexperienced OWI prosecutors can better present their case and prepare for defense challenges. Attendees should leave this course equipped to effectively prepare and present an OWI case from pretrial to closing. By offering this invaluable training to prosecutors twice during the budget cycle, the TSRP can train, prepare, and equip twice the number of inexperience prosecutors and maximize available resources, faculty, and time to provide this critical training.