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The science and law behind every DWI — blood and breath testing, the NHTSA field sobriety tests, and retrograde extrapolation. Written by attorneys who teach this material, including the first in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam.

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Update on Ohio’s Breath Testing Battles

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,…

Jul 4, 2011 Read
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The Latest on Surcharge Amnesty

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…

Jan 30, 2011 Read
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A Scarlet Letter for DWI’s?

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…

Jan 7, 2011 Read
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DWI-lite in Texas? Time Will Tell…

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…

Nov 30, 2010 Read
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FSA Certification

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…

Nov 30, 2010 Read
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More Absurdity in the World of DWI Investigation

Russians Develop DUI Camera  Handheld device claims to remotely detect the presence of alcohol in a moving vehicle. Localities may one day issue tickets for the crime of driving under the influence of…

Nov 9, 2010 Read