Here’s an update on drug interdiction tactics. Simple Justice reported on a new book written by Andrew Hawkes on how a police officer can be a successful drug interdiction officer. Mr. Hawkes has available for sale a book titled " Secrets of Successful Highway Interdiction". Here is a list of the chapters from his
New Jersey Supreme Court DUI Ruling
The New Jersey Supreme Court has just issued an important ruling on drunk driving cases (DUI). The court held that the police must advise the defendant of the ramifications of the breath test in their native language. So, if the police arrest a Hispanic defendant, they must give the instructions in Spanish. Under Tennessee’s implied consent
Review of Suzy Wong’s House of Yum
After leaving the Tennessee Supreme Court Building today , I tried Suzy Wong’s House of Yum for the first time. I ordered off the lunch menu which was reasonably priced with Suzy’s Combo Box priced at 9 bucks. It included a spring roll , rice or lo mein , a choice of appetizers and an
Always Go To The Scene Of The Crime
In the July 2, 2010 Trial Tips Newsletter published by Elliott Wilcox, Mr. Wilcox discusses the importance of going to the crime scene. From DUI cases to First Degree Murder cases, going to the scene gives you a real feel for the case. Here are a few takeaways from the article;
- The attorney will
One of the Greatest Novels on Criminal Trials
This year marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of " To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.National Public Radio did a great interview recently. I just bought the Fiftieth Anniversary edition and plan to start reading it this weekend.
I am interested in what is your favorite scene or quote from the book. Please post
Fourth of July BUI Arrests
According to the Tennessee Wildlife resource agency , TWRA boating officers made 28 boating under the influence arrests during the period with almost one third (nine) coming from Old Hickory Lake. Kentucky Lake was a distant second with three arrests, with Watts Bar, Boone, Ft. Loudoun, and Watauga lakes all having two arrests each.
One key
Search and Seizure of Computers
Cyber crime continues to be a huge issue issue in criminal defense work. I ran across this link to the manual on computer searches , " Searching and Seizure of Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence." The manual can be found here.
Monkey Business in Indiana Breath Test Machine Bid Process
The Indystar reported about some potential problems in the bid process for the new breath test machines.It appears there may be some irregularities in the bid process. Supposedly , one of the competing companies only had one day to submit a bid proposal for a breath test machine.
Ryser, vice president of Draeger Safety Diagnostics,
DUI Checkpoints in Tennessee
On this holiday weekend , the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be out in force to arrest those that are suspected of drunk driving. Here is a link to the Tennessee Highway Patrol announcement of times and locations of DUI checkpoints or roadblocks. In the Nashville district , the Highway Patrol will be conducting roadblocks in
Tennessee Boating Under The Influence Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency arrested 27 people for boating under the influence across the state of Tennessee last weekend during Operation Dry Water campaign. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency will be out in force this Fourth of July weekend. Most of the officers will conduct safety checks and