California Driving Under the Influence Defense, 2020-2021 ed. provides step-by-step instruction in defense of a driving-under-the-influence case in California. It outlines what to anticipate and how to prepare for DUI/DWI pretrial and trial proceedings.
The title provides information on sentencing, license suspension, and revocation, as well as strategy guidance regarding:
- Handling DMV adminstrative hearings
- License consequences including effect of new IID laws
- Sentencing updates including complete sentencing/licensing matrix
- Investigation and discovery during pre-trial phase
- Field evidence in alcohol and drug cases
- Chemical testing in alcohol and drug cases
- Challenging the D.R.E.
- Challenging chemical testing
- Understanding metrology, uncertainty, and traceability
- Motions to suppress evidence and other pre-trial motions
- Cross-examination of law enforcement officers
- Cross-examination of criminalist and toxicologists
- Preparing and presenting the case at trial
- Motions in limine and jury selection
- Opening statements and closing arguments