…can be traced to physical problems unrelated to alcohol use. Alcohol causes both mental and physical impairment, but mental impairment always takes place before physical impairment occurs. Physical impairment can…
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Cannabis and the Changing Landscape of Impaired Driving
…to spot the signs of impairment. California is also unique, in that the decision of what testing devices might be used can differ not just from county to county, but…
Field Sobriety Tests: Non-Standardized FST
…it comes to alcohol intoxication, mental impairment always occurs before physical impairment. Some individuals have a high tolerance for alcohol and can mask signs of physical impairment, but mental impairment…
One-leg Stand Test
…When an individual drinks alcohol, mental impairment always occurs before physical impairment. Individuals with a high tolerance for alcohol can mask physical impairment, but mental impairment cannot be disguised. If…
California Marijuana Laws – Driving patterns associated with marijuana impairment
…was because the driver displayed driving that displayed signs of impairment. The savvy criminal attorney knows, however, that he or she can challenge this testimony, as there truly are no…
Walk-and-Turn Test
…both mental and physical impairment, but mental impairment always occurs first. Physical impairment can be disguised by those with a high tolerance for alcohol, but mental impairment cannot be hidden….
DUI Investigation
…vehicle. The officer may look for signs of impairment when first approaching the driver. The police usually asks for a driver’s license, insurance or registration. Even if he/she appears to…
Legal Requirements for Sobriety Checkpoints
…driver doesn’t show any signs of impairment, he or she should be permitted to drive on without further delay. If the officer does observe signs of impairment, the driver may…
Physical signs and symptoms of marijuana use
…enough to cause impairment, produces obvious physical signs and symptoms in an individual, whereas marijuana use isn’t quite as recognizable. There are, however, certain physical characteristics that are associated with…
Field Sobriety Tests
…determine both the motorist’s physical and mental impairment, it should be remembered that experts on both sides of the law agree that mental impairment will always precede physical impairment. Physical…