The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, 2014 Ed

Book excerpt: The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for identifying and litigating Fourth Amendment violations in DUI cases. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nations leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the proper search and seizure procedures and NHTSA standards that law enforcement should follow during the initial stop, investigation, and DUI arrest. These authors also discuss the mistakes that officers make during this process, and how lawyers can explore and exploit these errors to reclaim a clients rights under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasizing the science that serves as the backdrop for searches and seizures in DUI cases, these authors also provide the necessary guidance for helping clients understand the key issues that arise during a DUI case. Finally, these leaders examine the latest trends and case law in the enforcement and prosecution of DUIs and reflect on how they affect defense strategies, clients, and counsel. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of