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 (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.
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
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Written Alphabet Method The subject is instructed to write the alphabet on a piece of paper, date, and sign it with their signature. Clues
Investigation of DUI Cases: What driving patterns do police typically look for in DUI cases? What do each of these driving patterns signify? Why are they evidence of impairment?
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The Walk and Turn (WAT) is a walking test. If administered properly, the WAT is 68% accurate in determining blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. In order to be administered properly, the test must be conducted on a reasonably dry, hard, level, and non-slippery surface. There should be a designated straight line. However, courts have
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The penalties for conviction of a DUI are harsh and include large fines, jail time, and mandatory alcohol education classes. Conviction for multiple DUIs only increases the amount of punishment. Because of the harsh nature of DUI sentencing laws, courts have developed alternative sentencing options. Sentencing alternatives increase the options available for punishment, allowing for
Electronic monitoring, also known as “house arrest” allows the convicted DUI offender to stay at home instead of being incarcerated in the county jail.
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Investigation of DUI Cases: What are the SFST’s? How do CA courts deal with FST’s that are not performed in accordance with NHTSA? The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has done extensive studies of field sobriety testing (FST’s) in order to determine the probability of intoxication.
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Plea Bargaining: When is a DUI a felony? How many theories are there to make a DUI a felony, what are requirements? What are the potential sentences for each? What is a wobbler, and how does it relate to felony DUI cases based on accidents? Prior Convictions?