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Algorithms and Infrared Detection of Drunk Drivers

Steve Oberman September 13, 2012 No Comments

Liat Clark, a reporter for WIRED.CO.UK, wrote on September 4, 2012 that two computer scientists have published a paper explaining that the use of

Anyone Can Be Arrested On Suspicion Of Driving Under The Influence

Paul Burglin September 1, 2012 No Comments

As Steve Oberman from Tennessee recently noted (see his blog entry of August 10, 2012), anyone can be arrested for suspected DUI. Recently in California,

New Kansas Test Refusal Law – Strictly Enforced

Leslie F. Hulnick August 30, 2012 1 Comment

On July 1, 2012, the Kansas Legislature’s new test refusal law criminalizing the refusal of a requested blood, breath, or urine test went into effect.

“Refusal” the way to go in 2012 West Virginia!

Harley Wagner August 26, 2012 1 Comment

In June of 2010, the West Virginia legislature created an additional component to our DUI statute (WV Code 17C-5-2) known as, “The Deferral Program” (WV Code

How “Expert” Are Cops at Detecting Alcohol Impairment?

Lawrence Taylor August 23, 2012 No Comments

The drunk driving case rests heavily upon the subjective opinions of the arresting officer — the abilities of that officer to correctly assess DUI symptoms

Massachusetts & Bad Breath: A Conundrum

Stephen L. Jones August 22, 2012 No Comments

A question often asked of jurors during jury selection is any variation of the following: “do any of you feel it is against the law

Ignition Interlock – DUI Laws and Technology in Maine

John Webb August 21, 2012 No Comments

Since July of 2004, more than 75,000 ignition interlock devices have been installed in vehicles. These were installed as a result of the Transportation Restoration

Pennsylvania ARD License Suspensions for Out of State Drivers

Stephen L. Jones August 20, 2012 7 Comments

Many times, clients wonder what will happen to their out of state license when their Pennsylvania driving privileges have been suspended once they are accepted

Attacking Breath Test To Disprove Both Impairment And Per Se Charges In California Drunk Driving Prosecutions

Paul Burglin August 18, 2012 No Comments

California Vehicle Code § 23610 specifies that in a prosecution for driving under the influence, it shall be presumed that the person was “under the

Georgia Police Increasing DUI Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend

Mike Hawkins August 18, 2012 No Comments

As the season winds down and end-of-summer celebrations ramp up, authorities throughout Georgia are launching a crackdown on drunken driving. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the

DUI by Ambien® – Sleep Driving

Steve Oberman August 18, 2012 No Comments

Did you realize that you may commit the crime of driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI) even if you are taking medication prescribed

Anyone can be arrested for Drunk Driving (DUI)

Steve Oberman August 10, 2012 1 Comment

On August 8, 2012, a former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, Jonathan Reed, was arrested in Cookeville, Tennessee for the misdemeanor offenses of driving under the

The Field Sobriety “Eye Test”: Science or Fraud?

Lawrence Taylor July 25, 2012 4 Comments

The critical part of any pre-arrest drunk driving investigation is the administration of the “field sobriety tests” (FSTs). These usually consist of a battery of