Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, 2010 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Selecting, Preparing, and Examining Expert Witnesses in DUI Cases (Inside the Minds)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0314266992 ISBN 13: 9780314266996

Publisher: Thomson West, Aspatore Books, 2010

Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, 2010 ed. provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the best practices for utilizing expert witnesses to overcome evidence in DUI cases. Featuring partners and shareholders from defense firms across the country, these leading attorneys guide the reader through the process of determining the right type of expert to hire for a case, walking through the evidence with an expert to prepare testimony, and preparing the expert for cross-examination by the prosecutor. The authors examine the emerging types of evidence used in DUI cases and the role expert witnesses can play in refuting the validity of this data. From analyzing recent case decisions that have impacted how experts may be utilized in DUI cases to conducting a cost-benefit analysis prior to hiring an expert, these attorneys highlight the important considerations defense counsel must make regarding expert witness involvement in a case and provide suggestions for overcoming DUI defense challenges. Additionally, these leaders speculate on future changes to field sobriety and breath and blood testing, as well as how these changes will impact trial strategy and the use of experts. 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 dense area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Brian J. Woolf, Managing Member, The Law Offices of Brian J. Woolf LLC- "The Impact of New Technology on Expert Testimony: An Evolving Science and Its Utilization by Creative Counsel"
2. Nafiz M. Ahmed, Attorney, Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law- "The Impact of 2009 Case Decisions on DUI Prosecution and Defense Expert Witnesses"
3. Henry A. Escoto, Attorney at Law, The Law Offices of Henry A. Escoto- "The Value of Expert Testimony in a DUI Case"
4. Mark Geragos, Owner, Geragos & Geragos- "Choosing the Right Expert to Dispute Evidence in DUI Cases"

Appendies Include:

Appendix A: Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C Certificate of Accuracy
Appendix B: Sample Maintenance and Calibration Log
Appendix C: Sample Maintenance and Accuracy Check Record
Appendix D: People v. McNeal
Appendix E: Sample DNA Order
Appendix F: Motion for Appointment of DNA Expert
Appendix G: Motion for Appointment of Accident Reconstruction Expert
Appendix H: Expert Notice to Prosecutor
Appendix I: Expert Opinion Testimony Outline
Appendix J: Crawford v. Washington
Appendix K: Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
Appendix L: Herring v. U.S.
Appendix M: Arizona v. Gant