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DUI Elements: Alcohol
To obtain a conviction for driving under the influence, the prosecution must prove that the defendant drove a vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. Specifically, the elements are:
Accident Lawyers
An attorney at law is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law. Law is traditionally considered to be a learned profession, and the role of a lawyer can vary significantly across legal jurisdictions.
DUI and Motorcycles
DUI and Motorcycles Alcohol intoxication is a leading factor in motorcycle accidents and fatalities. Law enforcement officers have been trained to identify driving patterns that indicate a probability that a motorcyclist is driving while intoxicated. The driving patterns that police typically look for have been outlined by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). [...]
Railroad Accident Lawyers
The railroad system in the United States consists of over 600 railroads, and more than 200,000 miles of railroad track. Every 90 minutes, a train accident occurs in the country, and every two weeks, a train carrying hazardous materials runs off track, spilling its load.
Vehicle DUI Law
In order to be arrested and convicted of a DUI, the individual must be driving a vehicle. The California Vehicle Code defines vehicle as “a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails [...]
Car Accident Lawyers
An accident is an event that occurs unexpectedly. With the rising number of cars on the roads, car accidents have been surging. In the midst of such undesirable events, law suits and criminal charges arise. This domain is looked after by the judicial system, where lawyers play an inevitable role.
Illinois Car Accident Lawyers
Every state has some distinctive clauses regarding specific cases such as a car accident though the essences of the laws remain the same. In Illinois, the laws pertaining to car accidents state that a passenger in a car can sue the other driver if he is involved in an accident. Many people think that this [...]
Florida Car Accident Lawyers
The sunshine and warm temperatures of Florida attract millions of visitors each year. This is one factor that adds to the number of car accidents in the state — the tourists’ lack of familiarity with the roads can cause accidents. However, tourists in Florida do not cause most car accidents. Excessive speeding and driving under [...]
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger to Nose
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger to Nose The Finger to Nose test is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST) that does not have scientific backing to support the allegation that the subject was intoxicated, because they “failed” the test.
Non-Standardized FST Hand Pat
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Hand Pat The Hand Pat is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST). Non-standardized FST’s do not have scientific data supporting their use for the purpose of indicating alcohol impairment. Method
Non-Standardized FST Rhomberg Balancing Test
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Rhomberg Balancing Test (aka modified position of attention) The Rhomberg Balancing Test is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST) that does not have scientific backing to support the allegation that the subject was intoxicated because they “failed” the test.
Non-Standardized FST Finger Count
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger Count The “Finger Count” is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST), not supported by scientific data in determining a blood alcohol count (BAC) above the legal limit. Non-standardized FST’s do not have a formal scoring method supported by scientific data, whereby a subject will be determined to pass [...]
Examples of Non-Standardized FST’s
Investigation of DUI Cases: Give Examples of Non-Standardized FST’s: How to be given, what clues, what they mean. Law enforcement agencies employ a number of different field sobriety tests to determine enough probable cause to make an arrest for drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted studies which have determined [...]
Lexinton Law Credit Repair & other credit repair lawyers
According to previous credit bureau employees, the American credit reporting system is broken and no one is bothering to fix it. The wealthy have much more power than the poor or middle income population. The credit repair lawyers are trying to help the average person by making tools available to them that were formerly only [...]
Texas Car Accident Lawyer
A car accident is an incident that all of us would hope not to be involved in. However, if one is unfortunate to be involved in one, it is important to be familiar with the laws pertaining to car accidents. This is imperative in order to file a claim against the driver who has been [...]
Mesothelioma lawsuits
Asbestos is a fibrous material that was used in home construction and the manufacture of vehicle brakes, plastics, paints and some paper products. Asbestos is harmful to human health. It causes many forms of diseases, some of them being fatal.
Investigation of DUI Cases: OLS
The One-Leg Stand (OLS) is a test that is performed in a stationary position. If administered properly, the OLS has a 65% accuracy rate in determining a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. Proper administration of the OLS requires a reasonably dry, hard, level and non-slippery surface. If the subject is wearing heels above 2 [...]
Physical symptoms of drunk people
Investigation of DUI Cases: What Physical Symptoms? Why are they Significant? Officers will observe the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver very closely. This is done to determine symptoms of intoxication in order to form the basis of arrest (probable cause). The symptoms will be included in the arrest report for the use by [...]
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) is an eye test. Nystagmus is defined as an involuntary jerking of the eyes as the eyes move from the center position off to the side. Alcohol and some drugs cause HGN. If administered properly, HGN is 77% determinative of the subject having a blood alcohol count (BAC) over .10 percent.
DUI – Verbal Alphabet Test
Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Verbal Alphabet Test There are 2 different types of alphabet tests which law enforcement may administer. Neither test is a standardized field sobriety test (FST). Non-standardized FST’s do not have scientific data supporting their use for the purpose of indicating alcohol impairment. Verbal Alphabet