California Drunk Driving Defense


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"Providing step-by-step instruction in defense of a drunk driving case in California, California Drunk Driving Defense outlines what to anticipate and how to prepare for DUI/DWI pretrial and trial proceedings. The authors provide information on sentencing, license suspension, and revocation, as well as strategy guidance regarding: Field evidence and the arresting officer; What to expect and how to prepare for pretrial and trial proceedings; Methods to challenge the Intoxilyzer, Intoximeter, and blood and urine analyses; Tasks for cross-examination of the chemical expert and the arresting officer; Professional responsibility issues; Civilian witnesses; Substantive offenses; Giving compelling jury instructions; Suppression of evidence, and Successfully attacking prior convictions" -- http://legalsolutions.thomsonreuters.com/law-products/Treatises/California-Drunk-Driving-Defense-5th/p/104310653







West Virginia DUI Defense


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For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the State of West Virginia, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. Now you have the advantage with West Virginia DUI Defense: The Law and Practice. This text and supplementary DVD contains the most important information to help you attain a successful verdict.Written by Harley O. Wagner and James Nesci, members of the National College for DUI Defense, West Virginia DUI: The Law and Practice ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DUI prosecution and defense in the State of West Virginia. The authors provide the most up-to-date information available on key areas of DUI law in West Virginia including: DUI Investigations, Driving and Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition, Evaluation and Chemical Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-trial Investigations and Motions, Practice, Plea Offers and Agreements, DWI Trial Procedures, and more. Many practical tools and applications designed to streamline and simplify the complex DUI defense process have been developed along with this book. They are all included on a bonus DVD - so you can locate, review and print them out in a matter of seconds. The companion DVD contains NHTSA studies, articles and visual detection videos, as well as expanded sections on West Virginia law and procedure.




Texas Drunk Driving Law


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Model Rules of Professional Conduct


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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.







Born to Crime


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It is the limited purpose of this book to present emerging scientific evidence that genetics plays a key role in the origins of criminal behavior. The ethical considerations raised by such evidence are considerable, but are not the focus of the study.




Drunk Driving Defense


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For even the most seasoned DUI lawyers, defending drunk driving cases has always presented special challenges. Today, mounting a successful drunk driving defense is more difficult than ever. That's why DWI attorneys rely on Drunk Driving Defense . Written by Lawrence Taylor and Steven Oberman, Drunk Driving Defense is generally considered to be the standard-bearing reference in the field. Clear explanations of key scientific and technological issues for DUI lawyers Drunk Driving Defense ensures that you Understand The chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying drunk driving defense and prosecution. Rely on expert DUI lawyers Taylor and Oberman to bring you up to speed in key areas including: The key defects inherent in blood and breath analysis and testing. The correlation between blood alcohol concentration and actual impairment. The effects of stress and cold weather on alcohol absorption. How fermentation of the blood sample may raise blood alcohol levels. The effect of acetone in breath tests taken by diabetics and dieters. Possible errors in breath analysis due to RFI (radio frequency interference). The effect of trauma from an automobile accident on alcohol elimination Dozens of Practical DWI attorney tools to streamline and simplify drunk driving defense preparation Drunk Driving Defense, Sixth Edition contains dozens of practical tools to streamline and simplify the complex DUI defense process. And now, they are all included on a free bonus DWI Lawyer Resources CD-ROM so you can locate, review, and print them out in a matter of seconds, including: Dozens of quick-reference checklists to help DUI lawyers avoid critical missteps. Sample drunk driving defense motions including those to help DU I lawyers to facilitate discovery, appoint chemical experts, and suppress blood alcohol evidence. More than 150 pages of verbatim direct and DWI attorney cross testimony and statements. Sample arrest reports, instrument instructions and other forms use by police agencies. Comprehensive DWI attorney-client interview questionnaires for DUI lawyers. Detailed operator's manuals For The most current blood alcohol testing equipment: including the Intoxilyzer 8000. Try Drunk Driving Defense Risk-Free for 30 days. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, simply return it to us. FREE SHIPPING! Domestic Ground Shipping is Free when you pay by credit card




Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI Defense: How to Beat the Rap


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How to Beat the Rap is authored by one of the best DUI lawyers in the country. It is the ultimate answer to any drunk driving (DUI / DWI / OWI) charge. Discover all the secret investigative techniques used by law enforcement to trick motorists into incriminating themselves and getting a drunk driving arrest. Learn all the insider information about classified legal tactics used by prosecutors to get drunk driving convictions. Everything is revealed in this insightful, comprehensive and enlightening book. Dispel the myths and learn all the tactics necessary to prevent a drunk driving arrest and conviction. For example, find out: 1) How to avoid being suspected of drunken driving; 2) What you should never reveal to a police officer; 3) How to properly answer police officer questions; 4) Whether field sobriety tests are mandatory; 5) Things to avoid during a police stop; 6) Creating “reasonable doubt” to a jury; 7) Knowing what evidence persuades a jury to acquit, not convict, and 8) Decreasing the cost of litigation. Understand the legal technicalities of a drunk driving charge: 1) What constitutes probable cause for a legal and valid police stop; 2) What are the flaws in standardized field sobriety tests; 3) Whether chemical tests (breath, urine or blood) are mandatory; and 4) When it is appropriate to leave the scene of an accident. How to Beat the Rap can prevent the embarrassment of an arrest, the loss of driving privileges, months of anxiety, a permanent criminal convictions on your record, and the torture of enduring substance abuse education classes and treatment. Not to mention saving thousands of dollars in legal fees. If you were charged with DUI, you must read this book.