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Posted on May 15, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 8: Examination of Muscle Tone The DRE will ...
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Posted on May 14, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 7: Dark Room Examinations Using a ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 6: Examination of Vital Signs The DRE is ...
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Posted on May 8, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 5: Divided Attention Psychophysical Tests The ...
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Posted on May 1, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 4: Examination of the Eyes The DRE will ...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 3: Preliminary Examination This step begins ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail Step 2: Interview of the Arresting Officer If the ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) must follow a checklist that breaks down into twelve components. The next few blogs will examine each step in detail. Step 1: Breath Alcohol Test When the DRE is first ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Law Assistant
When dealing with a Drug Recognition Expert they must conduct an evaluation on you that is completely systematic and standardized. They will: Evaluate your appearance Assess your behavior Measure and ...
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Posted on Apr 16, 2012 By Legal Assistant
A DRE is better known as a Drug Recognition Expert. This individual is specifically trained to conduct drug evaluations of suspected drug impaired drivers. The Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2012 By Legal Assistant
When you're pulled over for an alleged DUI stop , an officer will usually perform field sobriety tests. These tests are physical agility exercises that are subjective in nature. Many people ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2012 By Legal Assistant
If you are stopped for a DUI, you may be asked to provide a blood sample . Though blood samples are more accurate than breath testing, they are still subject to error and therefore vulnerable for ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2012 By Legal Assistant
Driving while under the influence is never a good idea. It's unfortunate when a car crash involving alcohol results in the death of another person. If this has happened to you, then you may be ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2012 By Legal Secretary
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nations largest nonprofit organization working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2012 By Legal Assistant
With Spring Break approaching police stations in the North County area are preparing prevention efforts to discourage minors from consuming alcohol. Efforts include public awareness and outreach to ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Legal Assistant
Are you facing a 3rd DUI , with two prior convictions for the same offense within ten years? Do you have no other criminal history? Did you not violate probation? If, so we can help you qualify for ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 By Legal Assistant
California DUI penalties are straightforward whether it's your first , second , or third conviction. However, aggravating factors may increase penalties such as driving with a child passenger who ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2012 By Legal Assistant
Being a parent is a very difficult job, one that requires patience, compassion, and discipline. Is it not the job of a parent to mold their child in to a productive member of society? But what happens ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Legal Assistant
In U.S. v. Chavez, the court settled confusion on whether an anonymous phone tip provides reasonable suspicion to make a legal traffic stop on a person. The court decided that each case is specific, ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Legal Assistant
In cases were police officers make DUI arrests with the help of anonymous tips from the community; you should understand the legality of that tip. In State v. Deccio, a telephone tipster was claiming ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2012 By Legal Assistant
When you're in a DUI accident that involves going to the hospital, important questions arise having to do with implied consent regarding hospital patient-driver cases. It's very important you ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2012 By Legal Assistant
Deanna Fridley has accepted a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in exchange for a sentence of 18 years in state prison and two strikes on ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2012 By Legal Assistant
For many people, a DUI can be a life-changing event. It's a very difficult experience, but with the help of Specialized DUI Criminal Defense Attorney James N. Dicks, you can be positive that you ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 By Legal Assistant
Being charged with a third DUI is a serious offense. After a 3 rd DUI, a judge tends to be harsher with the penalties imposed to the defendant. For this reason, it is crucial to retain a Criminal ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Legal Assistant
People make mistakes all the time. When mistakes are made like being charged with a 2nd DUI , you need legal help. You need an attorney to help you get through the hassle of fighting a 2nd DUI charge ...
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