Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence, 2011 ed: Leading Lawyers and Scientists on Recent Developments in Forensic Science, Understanding Chemical and ... Validity of Test Results (Inside the Minds)

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Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on the evolving scientific methods and standards used to determine charges for driving under the influence. Featuring leading DUI defense practitioners and scientists from across the country, this volume guides the reader through recent developments in evidentiary testing in DUI cases, and discusses contributing factors that may skew test results. From the possible presence of GERD to unique attributes like age, sex, body weight, and eyesight, these authors explain how the personal characteristics of an individual can aid or hinder a driver"s performance during breath testing and standardized field sobriety tests. Emphasizing the ability of an attorney to help their clients select the best course of action, the authors discuss the most important considerations when developing a strategy based around scientific evidence, including cross-examining experts, interpreting chemical and field sobriety test results, and researching the latest DUI technologies. These authors also explore the technologies found in new breath testing devices, and offer their opinions on how they compare to machines of the past, as well as the accuracy of their test results. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this technically-complex and constantly-developing area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Joseph Citron, MD, JD - "Applying the Scientific Method in DUI Cases" 2. Lawrence E. Wines, JD - "Physical Ability and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Performance" 3. Lawrence E. Wines, JD - "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: Driver Impairment, Learning Ability, and the NHTSA" 4. Lawrence E. Wines, JD - "Developments in Breath-Testing Science and Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing" 5. Justin J. McShane, JD and Josh D. Lee, JD - "Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector: What It Is and How to Cross-Examine an Expert on It" 6. Justin J. Mcshane, JD; Wanda Marley, PhD; and Francis Gengo, PharmD - "Developing a GERD Defense" 7. Ted Vosk, JD - "Measurement Uncertainty: Forensic Metrology and Result Interpretation, Part One: Measurement Results and Interpretation" 8. Ted Vosk, JD - "Measurement Uncertainty: Forensic Metrology and Result Interpretation, Part Two: Legal Analysis" 9. Kevin Trombold, JD - "Out with the Old, In with the New: A Historical Review of the Future of Breath Testing with the Draeger" 10. Robert J. Belloto Jr., PhD - "The DataMaster DMT and Beyond" 11. Alfred E. Staubus, PharmD, PhD - "The Intoximeter EC/IR II Breath Alcohol Testing Machine" 12. Thomas E. Workman Jr., JD - "The Intoximeter "IntoxNet" Database Teaches How the EC/IR II Really Works, and Sometimes Doesn"t"