Author : Deandra M. Grant,Kimberly Griffin Tucker
Publisher : LexisNexis
Page : 1137 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781945421693
Texas DWI Manual by Deandra M. Grant,Kimberly Griffin Tucker Pdf
To establish a successful DWI practice, you must have a firm grasp of the law as well as grounding in the underlying science. Texas DWI Manual brings these two essential elements together in one indispensible resource. This edition brings you updates and new material in 13 chapters, plus one entirely new chapter. Highlights include: Breath Testing—Chapter 6 Forensic criminalist Jan Semenoff provides an assessment of the INTOXILYZERTM 9000 revealing its weaknesses. Driving under the Influence of Drugs—Chapter 9 Attorney Sarah Schielke shares her proven strategies for winning the marijuana DWI trial. She covers jury selection; cross-examining cops; using experts; and closing argument. Trial strategies that worked to bring in quick not guilty verdicts in two drug cases, one involving Adderall and Klonopin and another involving cocaine and marijuana, are outlined. An extensive list of reference materials that every attorney who handles drug DWIs should be aware of is provided. Punishment Strategies—Chapter 10 Dallas attorney John Gioffredi updates his guidelines for asking the jury to determine punishment and his detailed handout explaining this strategy to the client and preparing the client to testify. DWI Nondisclosure Orders—New Chapter 12A This new chapter explains the requirements for getting a non-disclosure order. Learn who is eligible, offenses that are ineligible, the procedure for obtaining the order, and the effect of the order on access to criminal records. Also included are a handy quick reference checklist and 4 forms.