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Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained” to a Defense Counsel’s Motion: A Tricky Proposition

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Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

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Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

1)1)Anatomy of a DWI (Case Law)Anatomy of a DWI (Case Law)

2)2)MiscellaneousMiscellaneousA.A. Investigatory SubpoenaInvestigatory SubpoenaB.B. State v. AdamsState v. AdamsC.C. Admissibility of Scientific EvidenceAdmissibility of Scientific Evidence

General Overview

A.A. The StopThe StopB.B. Pre-Arrest Tests (Field Sobriety Tests)Pre-Arrest Tests (Field Sobriety Tests)C.C. Post-Arrest (Breath Test)Post-Arrest (Breath Test)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

3)3) Evidence-Admission of NHTSA GuidelinesEvidence-Admission of NHTSA Guidelines

4)4) MotionsMotions

A. Client CleanupA. Client Cleanup

General Overview (cont.)

B. Initial MotionsB. Initial Motions

C. Pre-TrialC. Pre-Trial

D. TrialD. Trial

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Anatomy of a DWI

1. The Stop1. The Stop

2. Pre-Arrest—FST’s2. Pre-Arrest—FST’s

3. Post-Arrest—Breath Test3. Post-Arrest—Breath Test

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

The Stop – The Stop – It Doesn’t Take Much!It Doesn’t Take Much!

1. Moving Traffic Violation/Equipment Violation1. Moving Traffic Violation/Equipment ViolationA. SpeedingA. SpeedingB. Turn SignalB. Turn Signal

F. Expired TagsF. Expired TagsG. Tail Light OutG. Tail Light OutH. Cracked WindshieldH. Cracked Windshield

C. Stop SignC. Stop Sign D. Cross Center LineD. Cross Center LineE. License Plate Light OutE. License Plate Light Out

I . Headlight OutI . Headlight Out

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

2. Reasonable Suspicion/“Unusual Operation”2. Reasonable Suspicion/“Unusual Operation”

B. B. State v. MalaneyState v. Malaney, 871 S.W.2d 634 (S.D. 1994) , 871 S.W.2d 634 (S.D. 1994)

A. A. State v. HuckinState v. Huckin, 847 S.W.2d 951 (S.D. 1993), 847 S.W.2d 951 (S.D. 1993)

The Stop – The Stop – It Doesn’t Take Much!It Doesn’t Take Much! (cont.) (cont.)

1. “In order to make a valid traffic stop, the 1. “In order to make a valid traffic stop, the officer need only have a reasonable suspicion officer need only have a reasonable suspicion criminal activity is taking place when he makes criminal activity is taking place when he makes the stop.”the stop.”

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The Stop – The Stop – It Doesn’t Take Much!It Doesn’t Take Much! (cont.) (cont.)

3. ‘Good Faith’ Exception?3. ‘Good Faith’ Exception?

A. A. Teat v. Director of RevenueTeat v. Director of Revenue,,806 S.W.2d 754 (W.D. 1991)806 S.W.2d 754 (W.D. 1991)

B. B. People v. HamiltonPeople v. Hamilton,, 102 Cal. App. 4102 Cal. App. 4thth 1311 (2002) 1311 (2002)

1. Plates renewed, but lag in computer 1. Plates renewed, but lag in computer reportingreporting

1. One way street sign ordinance not passed1. One way street sign ordinance not passed

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4. The Small Town Excuse for the Stop4. The Small Town Excuse for the Stop

A. A. State v. SpurgeonState v. Spurgeon,,907 S.W.2d 798 (S.D. 1995)907 S.W.2d 798 (S.D. 1995)

1. Pulled Defendant Over Previously1. Pulled Defendant Over Previously

The Stop – The Stop – It Doesn’t Take Much!It Doesn’t Take Much! (cont.) (cont.)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Some Hope Out ThereSome Hope Out There

1. Read the Statute/Ordinance1. Read the Statute/OrdinanceA. RSMO A. RSMO §§301.020-single lane301.020-single lane

2. Case Law (Examples)2. Case Law (Examples)State v. AbelnState v. Abeln,,

136 S.W.3d 803 (W.D. 2004), fog lane case136 S.W.3d 803 (W.D. 2004), fog lane caseState v. MendozaState v. Mendoza,,

75 S.W.3d 842 (S.D. 2002), move over 75 S.W.3d 842 (S.D. 2002), move over lawlawState v. JohnsonState v. Johnson,, 148 148 S.W.3d 338 (W.D. 2004), defendant S.W.3d 338 (W.D. 2004), defendant dropped dropped off a person and entered flow of off a person and entered flow of traffic traffic without turn signalwithout turn signal

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

3. No Hunches3. No Hunches

A. A. State v. SchmutzState v. Schmutz,,100 S.W.3d 876 (S.D. 2003)100 S.W.3d 876 (S.D. 2003)

4. Uncorroborated, Observational 4. Uncorroborated, Observational Testimony By OfficerTestimony By Officer

Some Hope Out ThereSome Hope Out There

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Pre-ArrestPre-Arrest

1. Field Sobriety Tests1. Field Sobriety Tests

A. HGNA. HGN

B. Walk Straight LineB. Walk Straight Line

C. Stand on One FootC. Stand on One Foot

D. Portable Breath TestD. Portable Breath Test

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Field Sobriety TestingField Sobriety Testing

1. 1. State v. RoseState v. Rose,,86 S.W.3d 90 (W.D. 2002)86 S.W.3d 90 (W.D. 2002)

2. 2. Brown v. Director of RevenueBrown v. Director of Revenue, , 85 S.W.3d 1 (MO S. Ct. 2002)85 S.W.3d 1 (MO S. Ct. 2002)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Portable Breath TestsPortable Breath Tests

1. 1. State v. StottlemyreState v. Stottlemyre, , 35 S.W.3d 854 (W.D. 2001)35 S.W.3d 854 (W.D. 2001)

2. 2. State v. DuncanState v. Duncan, , 27 S.W.3d 486 (E.D. 2000)27 S.W.3d 486 (E.D. 2000)

3. 3. Paty v. Director of RevenuePaty v. Director of Revenue,,168 S.W.3d 625 (E.D. 2003)168 S.W.3d 625 (E.D. 2003)

4. 4. York v. Director of RevenueYork v. Director of Revenue, , 186 S.W.3d 267 (MO S. Ct. 2006)186 S.W.3d 267 (MO S. Ct. 2006)

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1. Bloodshot Eyes1. Bloodshot Eyes

2.2. Watery/Glassy EyesWatery/Glassy Eyes

3. Odor of Alcohol on Breath3. Odor of Alcohol on Breath

4. Admits to Drinking4. Admits to Drinking

The Mere Fact that an Individual Exhibited:The Mere Fact that an Individual Exhibited:

DOES NOT REQUIRE A FINDING OF P/CDOES NOT REQUIRE A FINDING OF P/C

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Breath TestBreath Test

1. 1. Coyle v. Director of RevenueCoyle v. Director of Revenue,, 181 181 S.W.3d 62 (S. Ct. 2005)S.W.3d 62 (S. Ct. 2005)

2.2. Bhakta v. Director of RevenueBhakta v. Director of Revenue,,182 S.W.3d 662 (E.D. 2006)182 S.W.3d 662 (E.D. 2006)

3. 3. Martin v. Director of RevenueMartin v. Director of Revenue,,142 S.W.3d 851 (S.D. 2006)142 S.W.3d 851 (S.D. 2006)

4. 4. Vanderpool v. Director of RevenueVanderpool v. Director of Revenue, , (W.D. 2006)(W.D. 2006)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

1. Investigatory Subpoenas1. Investigatory Subpoenas

A. RSMO A. RSMO §§56.085, Medical 56.085, Medical RecordsRecords

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

RSMO RSMO §§56.08556.085In the course of a criminal investigation, the prosecuting In the course of a criminal investigation, the prosecuting or circuit attorney may request the circuit or associate or circuit attorney may request the circuit or associate circuit judge to circuit judge to issue a subpoena to any witness who may issue a subpoena to any witness who may have information for the purpose of oralhave information for the purpose of oral examination examination under oath to require the production of books, papers, under oath to require the production of books, papers, records, or other material of records, or other material of any evidentiary nature at the any evidentiary nature at the office of the prosecuting or circuit attorney requesting office of the prosecuting or circuit attorney requesting the subpoenathe subpoena

Miscellaneous (Cont.)Miscellaneous (Cont.)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Miscellaneous (Cont.)Miscellaneous (Cont.)

3. Admissibility of Scientific Evidence3. Admissibility of Scientific EvidenceA. CriminalA. Criminal

B. CivilB. Civil

Frye v. United StatesFrye v. United States,,293 F 1013 (DC 1923)293 F 1013 (DC 1923)

State Board of Registration for Healing State Board of Registration for Healing Arts v. McDonaghArts v. McDonagh,,

123 S.W.3d 146 (MO S. Ct. 2003)123 S.W.3d 146 (MO S. Ct. 2003)

2. 2. State v. AdamsState v. Adams, , 163 S.W.3d 35 (S.D. 2005)163 S.W.3d 35 (S.D. 2005)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

RSMO RSMO §490.065 Admissibility of Scientific §490.065 Admissibility of Scientific EvidenceEvidence490.065. 1 490.065. 1

“1. In any civil action, if scientific, technical or “1. In any civil action, if scientific, technical or other other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in understand the evidence or to determine a fact in

issue, a witness issue, a witness qualified as an expert by qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, knowledge, skill, experience, training, or experience, training, or education may testify thereto in the form of an education may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or otherwise.opinion or otherwise. “Id. “Id.

Miscellaneous (Cont.)Miscellaneous (Cont.)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

490.065. 3 490.065. 3 “3. The facts or data in a particular case upon “3. The facts or data in a particular case upon

which which an expert bases an opinion or inference an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those may be those perceived by or made known to him perceived by or made known to him at or before the at or before the hearing and hearing and must be of a type must be of a type reasonable relied upon reasonable relied upon by experts in the field in forming by experts in the field in forming opinions oropinions or inferences upon the subject and must be inferences upon the subject and must be otherwise otherwise reasonably reliablereasonably reliable. “Id.. “Id.

Miscellaneous (Cont.)Miscellaneous (Cont.)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Evidence – Admission of NHTSA Evidence – Admission of NHTSA GuidelinesGuidelines1. RSMO 1. RSMO §§490.220 – U.S. Gov. Records Exception490.220 – U.S. Gov. Records Exception

A. A. Rodriguez v. Suzuki Motor Corp.,Rodriguez v. Suzuki Motor Corp.,996 S.W.2d 47 (MO S. Ct. 1999)996 S.W.2d 47 (MO S. Ct. 1999)1. Establish Officer Trained under NHTSA1. Establish Officer Trained under NHTSA2. Since 1984, Dept. of Public Safety2. Since 1984, Dept. of Public Safety3. Certified Copy3. Certified Copy

2. Trade Journal Exception2. Trade Journal ExceptionA. A. Stuart v. Director of RevenueStuart v. Director of Revenue, ,

761 S.W.2d 234 (S.D. 1988)761 S.W.2d 234 (S.D. 1988)B. PBT ManuelB. PBT Manuel

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

MotionsMotions

I. I. Client Clean UpClient Clean Up

II. II. Initial MotionsInitial Motions

III. III. Pre-TrialPre-Trial

IV. IV. TrialTrial

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

I. Client Clean UpI. Client Clean Up

A. Application to Expunge DWIA. Application to Expunge DWI

B. Judgment for Expungement B. Judgment for Expungement of DWIof DWI

C. Application to Expunge MIPC. Application to Expunge MIP

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

D. Judgment for Expungement D. Judgment for Expungement of MIPof MIP

E. 12CSR Letter to remove old tickets E. 12CSR Letter to remove old tickets

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II. Initial MotionsII. Initial Motions

1. Entry of Appearance/Bill of Particulars1. Entry of Appearance/Bill of Particulars

2. Motion for Disclosure of Impeaching 2. Motion for Disclosure of Impeaching InformationInformation

3. Motion for Discovery-DWI (General)3. Motion for Discovery-DWI (General)

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

4. Defendant’s Request for Disclosure by 4. Defendant’s Request for Disclosure by Court OrderCourt Order

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

III. Pre-Trial MotionsIII. Pre-Trial Motions5. Motion for Specific Discovery of 5. Motion for Specific Discovery of

Officer’s Training ManuelOfficer’s Training Manuel6. Motion for Specific Discovery of Breath 6. Motion for Specific Discovery of Breath

Machine Maintenance RecordsMachine Maintenance Records7. Motion for Specific Discovery of 7. Motion for Specific Discovery of

Portable Breath Test DevicePortable Breath Test Device8. Motion for Specific Discovery of 8. Motion for Specific Discovery of

Criminalist’s RecordsCriminalist’s Records9. Motion to Suppress (General)9. Motion to Suppress (General)

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)10. Motion to Suppress Chemical Test10. Motion to Suppress Chemical Test11. Motion in Limine (DRE)11. Motion in Limine (DRE)12. Motion to Suppress Opinion Testimony 12. Motion to Suppress Opinion Testimony of of

Officer Regarding IntoxicationOfficer Regarding Intoxication13. Motion to Suppress Opinion Testimony of 13. Motion to Suppress Opinion Testimony of

Officer Regarding the Issue of IntoxicationOfficer Regarding the Issue of Intoxication14. Defendant’s Motion to Suppress and/or Motion 14. Defendant’s Motion to Suppress and/or Motion

in Limine to Exclude Blood Test Results in Limine to Exclude Blood Test Results from Evidence During Trial and from Evidence During Trial and Memorandum of Law in Support of MotionMemorandum of Law in Support of Motion

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Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)15. Defendant’s Motion to Redact 15. Defendant’s Motion to Redact

Objectionable Portions of Objectionable Portions of Video/Audio Video/Audio Tape Evidence and Tape Evidence and Defendant’s Motion Defendant’s Motion in Liminein Limine

16. Motion to Suppress Investigative 16. Motion to Suppress Investigative Materials Obtained by Use of an Materials Obtained by Use of an Investigative SubpoenaInvestigative Subpoena

17. Motion for Admission of Polygraph 17. Motion for Admission of Polygraph Procedure and Test ResultsProcedure and Test Results

Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained”

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)18. Defendant’s Motion in Limine to 18. Defendant’s Motion in Limine to

Preclude Admission of Preclude Admission of Evidence at Evidence at Trial Correlating Trial Correlating Defendant’s Defendant’s Performance on Performance on Standardized Field Standardized Field Sobriety Tests with Sobriety Tests with a Specific Blood a Specific Blood Alcohol ContentAlcohol Content

19. Preclude Admission of Evidence at 19. Preclude Admission of Evidence at Trial Relating to the Portable Trial Relating to the Portable

Breath Breath TestTest

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20. Motion In Limine to Preclude 20. Motion In Limine to Preclude Admission of Evidence at Trial of Admission of Evidence at Trial of Defendant’s Alleged Defendant’s Alleged Refusal to Refusal to Submit to Field Sobriety TestingSubmit to Field Sobriety Testing

III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)III. Pre-Trial Motions (Cont.)

21. Defendant’s Response to State’s 21. Defendant’s Response to State’s Request for DiscoveryRequest for Discovery

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

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IV. Trial MotionsIV. Trial Motions

22. Defendant’s Objection to Admission of 22. Defendant’s Objection to Admission of Breath Test ResultsBreath Test Results

23. Objection to Criminalist’s Test Results23. Objection to Criminalist’s Test Results

25. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal at 25. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal at the Close of All Evidencethe Close of All Evidence

Motions (Cont.)Motions (Cont.)

24. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal at 24. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal at the Close of State’s Evidencethe Close of State’s Evidence

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Trial (Cont.)Trial (Cont.)

B. ProfferB. Proffer

C. Object at Time of Admission of Evidence C. Object at Time of Admission of Evidence By StateBy State

D. Bench TrialD. Bench TrialNo Motion for New TrialNo Motion for New Trial

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Getting the Judge to say the word “Sustained” to a Defense Counsel’s Motion: A Tricky Proposition

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