Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence, 2nd Edition: Leading Defense Attorneys on Understanding Chemical and Field Sobriety Testing Procedures, ... Trial Strategies (Inside the Minds)

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence, 2nd Edition is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the scientific standards and tests used to determine when an individual may be charged with driving under the influence. Featuring leading DUI defense practitioners and experts, this volume guides the reader through the various observable behaviors and technological tests that are utilized as evidence of intoxication in a DUI case and discusses contributing factors that may skew these results. Emphasizing the importance of understanding how pre-existing medical conditions, improper test administration, misinterpretation of results, and mechanical failure can affect driver evaluation and testing, the authors provide case examples and sample court transcripts to illustrate how DUI defense attorneys can overcome inaccurate results to successfully defend a client accused of driving under the influence. From contesting admissibility of evidence and developing a cross-examination strategy to exploring other drugs that cause driving impairment and scrutinizing current breath testing machines and field sobriety procedures, these experts provide a detailed scientific analysis of the evidence used in DUI cases and share advice on countering weak grounds. Additionally, the authors shed light on the role and training of arresting officers, Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) , and defense experts in a DUI case. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this scientifically-dense area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. Donald J. Ramsell, Managing Partner, Ramsell & Associates LLC Scientific Evidence Standards in DUI/DWI Cases 2. Lawrence E. Wines, Managing Member, Wines Law Offices LC Officers Observations in DUI/DWI Cases 3. Ted Vosk, Attorney at Law, Consultant, and Science and Legal Writer; and George L. Bianchi, Sole Practitioner, The Bianchi Law Firm Field Sobriety Testing and Driver Impairment: Linked or Not? 4. Donald J. Ramsell, Managing Partner, Ramsell & Associates LLC Preliminary Breath Screening Devices and Their Limitations 5. Victor W. Carmody, Owner and Senior Partner, V.W. Carmody Jr. PA; and Alfred E. Staubus, Pharm.D., Ph.D., President, A & A Consultants Inc. Breath Testing Science 6. Victor W. Carmody, Owner and Senior Partner, V.W. Carmody Jr. PA; and Alfred E. Staubus, Pharm.D., Ph.D., President, A & A Consultants Inc. Evidential Breath-Alcohol Testing Machine 7. Lawrence E. Wines, Managing Member, Wines Law Offices LC Ignition Interlocks, SCRAM, and Passive Alcohol Sensors 8. Lawrence E. Wines, Managing Member, Wines Law Offices LC Non-Breath Chemical Testing 9. Lawrence E. Wines, Managing Member, Wines Law Offices LC Drugged Driving, Drug Impairment, Drug Categories, and the Drug Recognition Expert 10. Donald J. Ramsell, Managing Partner, Ramsell & Associates LLC The Use of Defense Experts at Trial