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Sentencing Law and Policy
Drunk driver who killer Angeles pitcher and others gets 51 years in prison
Main December 22, 2010Drunk driver who killer Angeles pitcher and others gets 51 years in prisonAs detailed in this local article, a "construction worker who was on probation for felony…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A mere six-month jail sentence for 19th drunk driving conviction?!?!?
Main December 17, 2010A mere six-month jail sentence for 19th drunk driving conviction?!?!?As detailed in this local article, which is headlined "19th DUI gets Santa Rosa man 6-month sentence," an…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
DUI Trial Tip of the Day
By Rob McKinney
My trial tip of the day is to have a single or limited theory of the case. In a drunk driving (DUI) case , there are many defense theories that…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
What to Say to the Police During a DUI Stop
By Rob McKinney
During a DUI traffic stop , the first thing a police officer asks is " Have you had anything to drink tonight ?" Since we were young we have…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Can You Get a fair Trial in a DUI Case
By Rob McKinney
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/v/RtEytDWEM_o?fs=1&hl=en_US[/embed] I ran across this video from California DUI lawyer Lawrence Taylor. His video was can you get a fair trial in a DUI case. I thought the video had some great…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Blood Alcohol Issues In Tennessee DUI Cases
By Rob McKinney
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/v/8wKOGeU2bZg?fs=1&hl=en_US[/embed] Recently , I invited Pennsylvania DUI lawyer Justin McShane to speak at TACDL's DUI seminar that I organize.His presentation was lights out.Justin created a video on explaining some critical…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
The Admissibilty of Breath Tests Evidence in Tennessee DUI Prosecutions
By Rob McKinney
I was reading an article today by Mark Fulks of the Tennessee Attorneys General's Office on his thoughts of the Confrontation Clause and DUI evidence. Mr Fulks makes an argument…
Idaho Criminal Defense Blog
Should You Take the Field Sobriety Tests?
Suppose that you have been out at a bar. It is 1:30 a.m. and you are headed home. An officer sees you struggle as you get into your car and…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Looking closely at the tougher sentences approved by Oregon voters in Measure 73
Main November 4, 2010Looking closely at the tougher sentences approved by Oregon voters in Measure 73 As detailed in this local commentary, which is headlined "Aftermath of Measure 73: Voters…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Drugged Driving In Nashville
By Rob McKinney
The Tennessean ran a story recently on drugged driving in Tennessee.Here are some take away facts from the story; The Tennessee District Attorneys Conference will ask state lawmakers to strengthen DUI…