Non-Standardized FST Finger Count

Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger Count The “Finger Count” is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST), not supported by scientific data in determining a blood alcohol count (BAC) above the legal limit. Non-standardized FST’s do not have a formal scoring method supported by scientific data, whereby a subject will be determined to pass

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Examples of Non-Standardized FST’s

Investigation of DUI Cases: Give Examples of Non-Standardized FST’s: How to be given, what clues, what they mean. Law enforcement agencies employ a number of different field sobriety tests to determine enough probable cause to make an arrest for drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted studies which have determined

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Investigation of DUI Cases: OLS

The One-Leg Stand (OLS) is a test that is performed in a stationary position. If administered properly, the OLS has a 65% accuracy rate in determining a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. Proper administration of the OLS requires a reasonably dry, hard, level and non-slippery surface. If the subject is wearing heels above 2

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Physical symptoms of drunk people

Investigation of DUI Cases: What Physical Symptoms? Why are they Significant? Officers will observe the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver very closely. This is done to determine symptoms of intoxication in order to form the basis of arrest (probable cause). The symptoms will be included in the arrest report for the use by

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Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) is an eye test. Nystagmus is defined as an involuntary jerking of the eyes as the eyes move from the center position off to the side. Alcohol and some drugs cause HGN. If administered properly, HGN is 77% determinative of the subject having a blood alcohol count (BAC) over .10 percent.

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DUI – Verbal Alphabet Test

Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Verbal Alphabet Test There are 2 different types of alphabet tests which law enforcement may administer. Neither test is a standardized field sobriety test (FST). Non-standardized FST’s do not have scientific data supporting their use for the purpose of indicating alcohol impairment. Verbal Alphabet

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Michigan Real Estate Lawyers

Real estate refers to land, whether it is used for residential, industrial or commercial purposes. Real estate has become a hot topic in Michigan after the state legislature amended the constitution to prohibit eminent domain seizures of property from private owners solely for the purpose of transferring it to other private owners for economic development

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Sentencing Alternatives: What kind of sentencing alternatives are available in DUI cases?

The penalties for conviction of a DUI are harsh and include large fines, jail time, and mandatory alcohol education classes. Conviction for multiple DUIs only increases the amount of punishment. Because of the harsh nature of DUI sentencing laws, courts have developed alternative sentencing options. Sentencing alternatives increase the options available for punishment, allowing for

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