Handling Drunk Driving Cases, 2d

Handling Drunk Driving Cases provides expert commentary on practical ways to handle a drunk-driving case, with specific do's and don'ts. Every aspect of drunk-driving litigation is covered in this two-volume set, from the nature of the offense to key scientific concepts in assessing intoxication. The author discusses the crime scene and arrest, as well as methods for determining intoxication levels. Topics covered include:

• Jury selection

• Opening statements

• Presentation of the prosecution

• The defense

• Instructions to the jury

• Search and seizure

• Admissions

• Implied consent

• Discovery

• Motion practice

The author also examines prosecuting and defending considerations, including search and seizure, admissions, implied consent, discovery, and motion practice.