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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 […]
Presenting in San Antonio at the “No Refusal” seminar with Josh Lee and Justin McShane
Defense attorneys point out breath test flaws NEWARK — Would you trust a machine that is banned in other states for unreliability to test your blood-alcohol content? The state of Ohio does. In 2011, Licking County law enforcement agencies started using the Intoxilyzer 8000, a breath-alcohol testing machine manufactured by CMI Inc. in Owensburg, Ky., Newark Law […]
“Graduating” from Axion Labs after learning from the masters, Dr. Harold McNair and Dr. Lee Polite.
I’m in Chicago attending the Gas Chromatography course at Axion Analytical Laboratory with the giants in this field, Dr. Harold McNair and Dr. Lee Polite. Gas chromatography is the testing method used to determine blood alcohol concentration in Texas when blood is drawn from a DWI suspect. This course is 5 long days of classroom […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is offering a discounted amnesty program for drivers whose licenses have been suspended and who owe fines and other surcharges, the Department of Public Safety said Tuesday. If payment is not received by April 17, the amnesty reduction is voided, all surcharge balances revert to the original owed amounts and suspensions are […]
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 […]