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TRAINING
Attorneys receive training in law enforcement techniques to better advocate for their clients and understand the police procedures that form the basis of a criminal case. By learning how officers are trained, lawyers can effectively cross-examine witnesses, identify misconduct, and challenge the validity of evidence.
Defense lawyers with knowledge of police training can spot where an officer may have failed to follow proper procedure, such as improperly administering a field sobriety test or mishandling evidence. These errors can be used to challenge evidence in court.
Attorney John R. Hill received training in:
REID TECHNIQUE
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
SFST Standardized Field Sobriety Test
*REID Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques - ID Technique is a widely recognized method used for investigative interviewing and deception detection. It consists of a structured approach aimed at eliciting information from interview subjects, commonly utilized in criminal investigations.
By holding REID certification, criminal defense attorneys enhance their investigative acumen, enabling them to better advocate for their clients and navigate complex legal scenarios.
Working with an ARIDE-certified attorney such as John R. Hill, can provide invaluable insights by having advice from someone with firsthand experience in law enforcement procedures. Such expertise can help uncover potential issues in the arrest process and build a stronger defense. A defense attorney can immediately determine, by video review, whether a police officer followed the correct procedures prior to arresting the person. This is extremely important in challenging probable cause to arrest, or implied consent suspensions and can be a critical advantage in court.
Upon successful completion of the program, attendees are certified, enabling them to effectively observe, identify, and articulate impairment indicators related to substances.
The Benefits of ARIDE Training in DUI Cases
ARIDE training is specifically tailored for police officers, making it crucial for defendants to collaborate with a criminal defense attorney who possesses this certification. An attorney with ARIDE knowledge understands the training law enforcement officers undergo, allowing them to:
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Identify the criteria an arresting officer utilized during a traffic stop.
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Assist in evaluating whether the arrest was justified.
With certification in Standardized Field Sobriety Test a defense attorney can immediately determine, by video review, whether a police officer followed the correct procedures prior to arresting the person. This is extremely important in challenging probable cause to arrest, or implied consent suspensions and can be a critical advantage in court.
A defense attorney should be certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) to effectively defend clients in DUI cases by understanding the tests' scientific limitations, identifying officer errors during administration, and challenging the reliability of the evidence. Certification provides in-depth knowledge of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration protocols officers are supposed to follow, allowing the attorney to argue that performance was influenced by factors other than intoxication, such as medical conditions or poor testing conditions, leading to inaccurate results.
DRE
DRUG RECOGNITION
DRE training equips law enforcement and legal professionals with knowledge to identify drug impairment through standardized procedures and evaluations. It covers various aspects of drug influence, including:
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Recognizing Signs of Impairment:** Training includes the physiological and behavioral indicators of drug impairment.
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Standardized Testing Procedures:** DRE experts administer specific tests to assess an individual’s impairment level.
DRE training is invaluable for defense attorneys as it enhances their understanding of drug impairment evaluations, enables them to challenge the prosecution’s case effectively, and improves their overall representation of clients facing drug-related charges by providing an expert knowledge base, providing the ability to effectively challenge the credibility and accuracy of DRE findings.
Understanding DRE principles helps attorneys negotiate better plea deals or settlements for their clients by providing informed arguments related to drug influence and testing.