From today’s New York Times: A Lawyer in Minnesota Challenges the Accuracy of D.W.I. Breath Tests By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS Published: August 19, 2011 For nearly five years, the accuracy of drunken driven tests administered with a breath testing device used by Minnesota law enforcement agencies has been in question. About 4,000 people in 69 Minnesota counties have challenged the […]
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One of the first crappy DWI bills for the Lege: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to requiring a distinctive symbol or marking on the driver’s license issued to a person convicted of certain intoxication offenses. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 521, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section […]
Few toasting ‘DWI Lite’ proposal Austin police chief suggests a new category for impaired driving By PEGGY FIKAC AUSTIN BUREAU Nov. 30, 2010, 5:39AM AUSTIN — Under a recent proposal floated for a new drinking-and-driving offense, those who enjoy a glass or two of wine while out at dinner might find themselves on the wrong side of the law if […]
Forensic Sobriety Assessment trains and certifies professionals in DWI/DUI enforcement and defense. FSA certification requires working knowledge of the scientific principles and research relating to sobriety testing in a DWI / DUI stop, including: The scientific literature on indications of intoxication such as red eyes and slurred speech NHTSA’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Testing […]