Posted by Jonathan Rands on April 30, 2012
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 164,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. It is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the leading sources of authoritative scientific information. The group holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of theRead More
Posted by Thomas Lyden on April 19, 2012
Stop And Exit After law enforcement has made the decision to perform a traffic stop on your vehicle the investigation really has begun. Officers are trained at their law enforcement academy to begin observing indications of criminal activity immediately. Of course, one reason is for officer safety, but between the hours of about 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. officers are always on the lookout for DUI drivers. In the formal training of officers “Phase 1” of DUI detection has begun.Read More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on March 27, 2012
In an effort to expose and explain some DUI myths this will be a series of posts dedicated to explaining how “typical” a DUI begins and then the course it runs through DUI Prosecutions. Along the way I hope to point out a citizens rights, obligations, and some systemic flaws. This will be a series of shorter posts in hopes of posting frequently (weekly) in small segments. All DUI prosecutions begin with law enforcement contact in some way shape orRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on March 7, 2012
Every year there are events (Superbowl), Holidays (Christmas, and New Years), and special occasion activities (St. Patrick’s, 5th of May, Halloween, etc.), where State and Local Law Enforcement agencies coordinate and send out DUI emhasis patrols. As the fist special occasion post new years comes upon us, St. Patrick’s Day, an annual local law enforcement agencies will again be taking part in increased patrols to seek out drunk drivers starting March 8 and ending just after St. Patrick’s Day. Starting March 8,Read More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on February 5, 2012
What ever Happened To Respect And Manners? I have viewed this video on several different sites, and suffice it to say that it has gone viral. I have not been able to confirm the authenticity of the video, but it appears to be an officer’s dash camera and depending on the state laws in the Officer’s jurisdiction, would be subject to public disclosure. It sounds as though the officer mentions “Charleston” and so South Carolina might be a good guess.Read More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on January 18, 2012
In 2006 I attended the 24 hour course that all law enforcement officer’s attend to teach them how to “Detect DUI’s.” The training was invaluable. I have used it dozens of times to demystify and deconstruct the process for clients and juries alike. This month I attended the full course again. A refresher course would have sufficed, or perhaps I could have done the instructor course thus allowing me to teach others, but I choose to refresh with the entireRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on December 17, 2011
Over the past 10 years the Supreme Court has been interpreting the meaning of confronting a witness. The most recent published analyses was the case of New Mexico v. Bullcoming. That case was specifically a DUI case and the absence of a witness who actually analyzed the blood of the defendant. While this case has had some impact on how the State presents witnesses and subsequent evidence, Judges have not been able to apply the concepts for fear of notRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on October 8, 2011
Late this past summer as well as last month I attended 2 annual 3 day seminars and conference dedicated to trial skills and techniques, as well as advanced understanding and challenging various types of advanced evidence issues in DUI cases. The first of these two was presented by The National College Of DUI Defense, an organization I have been a General Member of since 2005. The conference was held at Harvard Law School and keynote speaker was F.Lee. Bailey. College GeneralRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on September 3, 2011
Until recently, the fine for a person who is convicted of a DUI, or crime reduced from DUI were all required to pay 125.00; traditionally this is called the “Breath Test” Fee. This fee is assessed regardless of whether a person actually provided a sample, or refused the test as they are statutorily permitted to do. Upon conviction, when fees and fines for the crime, regardless of whether it was reduced, were all totaled it came to $866.00 for aRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on August 1, 2011
Unlike your driver’s license, which may not be suspended, revoked, or otherwise “lost” when you are arrested for a DUI, your car is not so lucky as of July 22, 2011. An Arrest for DUI (RCW 46.61.506) or Physical Control (RCW 46.61.504) now require a mandatory 12 hour impound at the owner’s expense. The discretion formerly held by the arresting officer has been removed with only 2 exceptions: the vehicle is a commercial vehicle or is a farm transport vehicleRead More
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