Have you ever heard of blood test results being contested in a DUI case? The Importance of a Blood Test One of the most important pieces of evidence in a DUI case is the blood test result. Once a subject’s blood is drawn, the sample is put into police custody. The blood in evidence is…
This past week, a crime lab in Ohio’s Canton-Stark County was fired for the second time in a year. Criminalist Michael Short was first fired in May 2012 for failing to note key evidence in a case. He was reinstated six months later by the investigating commission. Last week, Short was fired again for giving…
Break out the green beer, St. Patrick’s Day is here! This Sunday, March 17th marks the holiday celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrations and events are taking place all over the Valley (click here for a guide), and they will no doubt be lively, with music, food, dancing, prizes and giveaways. So get in…
It may not surprise you to hear that alcohol is not the only substance that can impair you and cause a DUI charge. Driving under the influence of illegal drugs such as cocaine, various hallucinogens, and so on is illegal, although the ongoing controversy is beginning to create a legal grey area over medical marijuana….
As you know, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a time of celebration, festivities…and some of the nation’s strongest police DUI crackdown efforts. The reports are in for this year: the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety conducted nearly 82,000 stops on Arizona drivers, and reported 4,371 DUI arrests between November 24th…
Before we look to the promising year ahead, let’s take a few minutes to look back. A great deal has happened this past year. Let’s sum up the important key points. Holidays are notorious for DUI crackdown efforts. Although it is always wise to exercise caution by leaving the keys at home, designating a sober…
The holidays are beginning to wind down and the New Year quickly approaches. But that joyful feeling is still lingering in the air. As you celebrate the season and spend time with family and friends, remember that police DUI task forces are always amped up during this time of year. The Arizona Department of Public…
It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is a time to step back, reflect on what we are thankful for and count our blessings. (And count the number of days left that all of the relatives will be in town….). All kidding aside: although they may occasionally drive us mad, bringing together all the friends and…
The favorite holiday of kids and adults alike. When else is it acceptable to dress up like a zombie or Richard Nixon, eat candy and party the night away? There certainly may be others, but Halloween is definitely at the top. Handing out candy at the door and “ooh-ing” and “aww-ing” over the little princesses…
The United States Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear an important new case. Missouri v. McNeely involves a DUI blood draw done without consent and without a warrant. Typically, when a person is arrested on suspicion of DUI and refuses to do a blood or a breath test, the officer is legally required to…
