…trained to recognize certain signs of intoxication or impairment in a motorcycle driver. If a police officer notices these signs, he or she may stop the driver of a motorcycle….
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Criminalist testimony
…of impairment in a marijuana-related case like in an alcohol-related case. Another reason is that the effects of marijuana on driving aren’t as recognizable or as distinguishable as an alcohol-related…
Numbers Backward Test
…closely for signs that could be interpreted as alcohol impairment. The Numbers Backward Test is a divided-attention test that’s designed to force the driver to concentrate on two tasks simultaneously….
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
…will interact with the driver to check for signs of impairment. If the officer notices slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, or the smell of marijuana, he/she may ask the driver to…
Did you know these could lead to a DUI arrest?
…home safely. However, what happens when the odds catch up with you? In some DUI cases, police will pull you over because of signs of impairment, such as swerving or…
Finger-to-Nose Test
…alcohol impairment that it’s not even standardized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Because the NHTSA does not endorse the Finger-to-Nose Test as a valid gauge of alcohol…
ABC Test
…the test is in progress, the officer is watching for signs of intoxication that include starting the test too soon, an inability to follow directions, slurred speech, or an inability…
Under the influence, defined
…an officer will look for certain signs, which include the manner in which he or she drove, any physical signs or symptoms of impairment and his or her performance on…
Drug Crimes
…personal use can result in charges of possession with the intent to sell drugs. Having paraphernalia or signs of drug sales can trigger charges of drug distribution. These charges, along…
Hand-pat Test
…watching for signs that the driver is intoxicated, including starting the test too soon, an inability to follow instructions, an inability to count as directed, an inability to pat the…