Podcasts by DUI Trial Lawyers Academy
This is a podcast for DUI trial lawyers by a DUI trial lawyer. We hope to share some of the strategies and tactics that have helped us win in court. Whether you are a new attorney or a seasoned pro, I think there will be something for everyone to learn. As a DUI trial lawyer I will cover such topics as cross examination of the arresting officer, cross of the lab technician on blood cases, cross of the technician on breath cases, discovery issues, opening statements and everything in-between.
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25 to 35 Seconds on Romberg Means Not Mentally Impaired from 2020-01-21T19:08:36
Get a rundown of what the Romberg test is and hear a discussion on the modified Romberg test and how you can use it to prove that your client was not impaired.
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Defining Scientific Reliability as 99% from 2020-01-10T18:53:34
Can you put a percentage on what is scientifically reliable? We discuss why this is important according to standards in DUI law and include a reliable article to support this argument.
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Fuel Cells in Plain English from 2020-01-07T18:05:51
What is a fuel cell and how do you explain it? Hear a discussion on fuel cells and how to turn this discussion into plain language for a jury to understand.
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Can Dental Work Cause False High Readings? from 2020-01-03T17:09:36
Can dental work cause false high blood alcohol readings? Create a defense associated with a client's dental health, which include bridges, cavities, etc.
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Cut the Breath Results in Half from 2019-12-20T18:07:13
Hear about breath partition ratios and other breath variances that are going to cause a false high reading on BAC.
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Blood Hematocrit Affect Breath BAC from 2019-12-20T17:17:52
Listen to a discussion about hematocrit which is the number of red blood cells you have at a given time. Learn how this can help you form a defense for your client.
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Breath Temperature Overestimates True BAC from 2019-12-11T17:32:46
Learn about the effects of breath temperature on a breath machine causing an error. Hear about why breath temperature is so crucial when using a breath machine and determining BAC.
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Machine Breathing Pattern Errors from 2019-12-06T18:18:16
Listen to a discussion about machine pattern errors and what they are, including hypo- & hyper ventilation and more.
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Overview of 9 Breath Machine Errors from 2019-12-06T17:23:23
Learn about the 9 points of error on a breath machine and how you can attack those errors.
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A Male Burns Off Two-thirds of a Drink in an Hour from 2019-12-04T17:18:36
Examine what the NHTSA manual states about the dissipation of alcohol from the human body and how to create a cross examination fact pattern that will help you prove the BAC numbers may be incor...
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Client 50 lbs Overweight or Over Age 60 from 2019-12-02T19:09:05
Are the standard field sobriety tests validated for someone 50 or more pounds overweight or someone who is over the age of 60?
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Getting the Officer to do FST During the Trial from 2019-11-25T19:03:42
Does the Officer have to do a demonstration of the Field Sobriety Test while testifying in court? Learn about the PROS and CONS of doing this in your case.
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Does Finger Dexterity Equal Sobriety? from 2019-11-20T18:41:48
Hear about the impact dexterity and hand mobility have on whether or not your client is impaired. Does the lack of dexterity mean that your client is impaired?
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Blow Up the Divided Attention Myth from 2019-11-15T18:18:23
In this episode we talk about divided attention and how to blow it up and disprove that myth used int he courtroom. Establish that the stopping process is all divided attention.
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1998 NHTSA says FST do not mean Impaired Driving from 2019-11-11T17:42:19
Learn about the San Diego NHTSA study and what it means for the Field Sobriety Tests issued by law enforcement. In this episode we answer the following question: is an FST designed to measure dr...
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Finger Counting is for Kids from 2019-11-08T18:42:52
Is the finger counting test standardized? Is it approved by NHTSA as part of the field sobriety test series? The short answer is NO.
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Finding the Golden Nuggets in the NHTSA Manual from 2019-11-08T18:23:40
Learn how to find the golden nuggets throughout the NHTSA manual. Show that the officer is working for the prosecution, and use Session 3 page 7 of the manual to show that the officer is not an ...
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One Leg Stand Like a Flamingo from 2019-11-01T16:10:30
A One Leg Stand is not as simple as it may seem. In order for an officer to administer this test correctly, there needs to be confirmation and demonstration.
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How to Administer WAT from 2019-10-25T16:36:38
Learn about the Walk and Turn cheat sheet and what can effect a driver's performance on a sobriety test. Develop a cross examination to challenge the officer and defend your client.
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26 Ways to Mess Up HGN Test from 2019-10-25T16:30:15
In this episode we are discussing the 26 ways that an officer can mess up the HGN test. Make sure to download the free cheat sheet at duitriallawyersacademy.com and subscribe to the DUI Trial La...
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HGN Wrong Admin and False Causes from 2019-10-23T18:25:31
Did the officer follow the rules and regulations outlined for the stimulus in a HGN test? Learn how to show that the officer used the wrong stimulus height and did not follow NHTSA standards. Listen
HGN Prove Officer Shortcut the Test from 2019-10-23T16:59:42
Learn how to prove that the officer did not follow guidelines from the NHTSA manual on the time requirement for the HGN test. Establish that the officer has deviated from the criteria outlined i...
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Session 8 page 13 of NHTSA Manual from 2019-10-18T21:27:02
Find out how to use this section in the NHTSA manual to formulate a cross examination that can challenge the actions of the arresting officer.
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DA Prepped Officer for his Testimony from 2019-10-18T20:44:55
Learn how to create a cross examination that demonstrates how the prosecution and the officer act as a team with the goal of prosecuting your client.
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Tie Officer Down to his Report from 2019-10-11T17:25:55
In this episode we will briefly touch on a basic cross examination technique known as "tying the officer" to his report. IF the officer tries to add facts and details in his court testimony thi...
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Silva Sand Trap Method from 2019-10-11T16:31:56
Learn how to use the rules and procedures in creating a short cross in order to get the officer to agree that he must follow his own training or else his investigation is flawed.
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Hiding Driver Off Camera from 2019-10-09T16:20:13
Why would the officer take your client off camera in order to conduct the FST? In this episode we will expose the real reason. This cross examination will help you develop another great theme fo...
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Slurred Speech or Normal Voice from 2019-10-07T16:04:52
Have you ever noticed that in nearly every police report, you are going to see the box "slurred speech" checked? Slurred speech is almost universally the favorite allegation of law enforcement t...
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Don't Get Madd, Get Even from 2019-09-27T16:46:42
When the prosecutor brings out the arresting officer and starts doting over the Officer's MADD awards received from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, learn how to turn the tables and show the Offic...
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