The Seven Deadly Sins of Impaired Driving

Welcome to the “7 Deadly Sins of Impaired Driving.”

While we are waiting to begin, think about an impaired driving case you investigated or prosecuted and LOST (or Won).

What is one thing you wish you did differently?

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Impaired Driving

The Seven Deadly Sins of Impaired Driving

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N AT I O N A L T R A F F I C L A W C E N T E RVolume 16, Number 2Summer 2007

AmericanProsecutorsResearchInstituteThe Research and DevelopmentDivision of NDAA

Between the Lines is publishedquarterly by the AmericanProsecutors Research Institute’sNational Traffic Law Center. Itemsmay be reprinted if attributed toAPRI’s National Traffic Law Center.Please provide copies to Betweenthe Lines. Contact us if you haveinquiries or article suggestions at703.549.9222.

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ess than a week into my new position as aTraffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

(TSRP) I was invited at the last minuteto attend a multi-agency law enforce-

ment meeting.The agencies weretrying to reach an understanding of how to worktogether in injury/fatality crashes. Glaringlyabsent from the meeting were local prosecutors.Upon introductions and an explanation of therole of a TSRP, the response I received was,“Fantastic, if you could just train our prosecutorson how to handle an impaired driving crash thatwould be great.”

Later in the week, I met with prosecutorsrepresenting these agencies.After introductionsand another explanation of my role as a TSRP,the prosecutors said,“Fantastic, if you could justtrain our cops on how to investigate animpaired driving case that would be great.”

Upon discussing this with my colleagues inother states, I found that these responses are alltoo common. Successfully investigating andprosecuting impaired driving and other trafficcrimes requires a team approach.A good work-ing relationship between cops and prosecutorslightens the workload and increases convictions.Having worked on both sides of the fence, as alaw enforcement officer and as a prosecutor, Ioffer the following strategies in developing amultidisciplinary approach.

Five Strategies for ProsecutorsWork with the Officer in the Field. An officeronce approached me and asked that I ride alongwith him.“Until I have worked with you,” hesaid,“I don’t trust you.”Working in the field withofficers goes a long way in establishing credibility.This is your chance to understand how yourcases develop on the street before hitting yourdesk. Road patrol and/or task force shifts areexcellent opportunities to ride along with offi-cers. Go with a student mentality and learn asmuch as you can from that officer. Don’t hesitate

to ask questions and engage in conversation. Bydoing this, you will both learn something.

Be observant and see if you can find indica-tors of impairment or traffic violations beforethe officer does. Not likely, but you will make agood impression by showing interest in theirwork.Ask them to describe what they areobserving to you. Discussing the elements nowmay ease the officer’s anxiety later when prepar-ing for trial. Ride-a-longs are also a non-threat-ening time to check the relationship tempera-ture between your office and their department.

Invite Officers To Be Your Shadow. Even thoughyour desk is not as exciting as a police officer’s,you can still invite officers for a courthouseride-a-long.After shadowing you for a day, offi-cers will have a newfound respect for the case-loads and pressures you deal with as a prosecu-tor. Do not bring them in on a slow day. Just asyou desire to see the real action on the streets,they need to see the real action in the court-house. If a courthouse ride-a-long is impossibledue to the officers’ shift work, then look forimpromptu opportunities for them to watch youwork. Many times they are subpoenaed only towait outside the courtroom, on a bench, with-out ever taking the stand. Instead, let themexperience your interactions with defense coun-sel, judges, victims and pro se defendants.

After an officer testifies, take a few momentsto find out if they have any questions or con-cerns.Ask them,“How did this go for you?”“What can I do better?”They will inevitablyrespond by asking you the same questions. Beready to tell them specific things they did well.If there happens to be an area needing improve-ment, share it with them, but only after firstexplaining their strengths.

Invite Officers to Observe a Jury Trial From

Start to Finish. If the officer has never been awitness before, invite them to observe a hearing

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Strategies in Playing“Cops & Prosecutors”

By Jared OlsonIdaho Traffic Safety Resource ProsecutorIdaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association

The National DistrictAttorneys Associationtogether with theAmerican ProsecutorsResearch Institute ispleased to announcethat Mark Neil is thenew senior attorneywith the NationalTraffic Law Center.

For the last three years, Mark has beenthe Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor forthe State of West Virginia. Prior to thatposition, he was a prosecutor for over15 years with the Raleigh County, WestVirginia, Prosecuting Attorney’s Officewhere he was responsible for the prose-cution of misdemeanor and felony leveloffenses. He was also a law enforcementofficer in both Tennessee and WestVirginia. Mark has served as the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration’sProsecutor Fellow since 2006.

Mark will begin his employment onAugust 13, 2007 and may be reachedat the following address:

Mark M. NeilNational District Attorneys AssociationAmerican Prosecutors Research Institute– National Traffic Law Center99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 510Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Telephone: 703.549.9222Fax: 703.836.3195

Be patient — slow down and collect the evidence.

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Slow is FAST.

Slow is FAST.

Slow is FAST.

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“Be patient and respectful, and the case will come to YOU.”

— Todd Hayes, Georgia TSRP

Ask more questions

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“Ask more questions…YOU ARE SOBER they are NOT.”

— Karen Wittman, Kansas TSRP

“Ask more #@!% questions before removing the suspect from the car.”

— Clay Abbott, Texas DWI Resource Prosecutor

“Ask more questions after evidentiary testing.”

— Jared Olson, Idaho TSRP

Right now, do you feel more impaired or

less impaired than when I first

stopped you?

Based on everything we just completed,

do you feel you were safe to drive?

After Miranda

Be better than everyone else in explaining the SFST evidence to

jurors

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DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

March 2013 Edition

Participant Guide

“Learn to explain why you did everything. The ‘why’ for each action is the objective basis for

your reasonable articulable suspicion.”

— Pete Grady, Iowa TSRP

Where is this statement found in the 2013 NHTSA SFST manuals?

“Even when administered under less than ideal conditions, they will serve as useful indicators of

impairment.”

Field Sobriety Tests Review

A Quick Reference Guide for Prosecutors & Law Enforcement on What They Should Know About the

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Jared D. Olson Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association (208) 884-7325

jared.olson@post.idaho.gov www.TSRP-Idaho.org

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room"for"subjects"to"complete"9"heelbtobtoe"steps.""The"language"requiring"a"designated"straight"line"was"removed"from"the"2013"NHTSA"SFST"manuals."

"It"is"commonly"argued"the"original"studies"were"conducted"and"validated"in"a"controlled"laboratory"environment"and"therefore"the"tests"are"not"validated"for"roadside.""Remember,"the"recent"field"validation"studies"have"indicated"that"varying"environmental"conditions"have"not"affected"a"subject’s"ability"to"perform"this"test."See"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual"Session"8"–"page"41."

"3. Original"research"for"walk"and"turn"suggested"subjects"older"than"65"years"of"

age"or"those"with"back,"leg,"or"inner"ear"problems"had"difficulty"performing"this"test.""However,"less"than"1.5%"of"the"test"subjects"in"the"original"studies"were"over"65"years"of"age.""Therefore,"there"was"not"a"statistically"significant"group"to"draw"a"good"conclusion.""Remember,"it"may"be"argued"the"test"is"not"“validated”"for"subjects"older"than"65,"but"this"does"not"mean"the"test"is"not"“valid”"in"showing"evidence"of"impairment.""Officers"should"consider"age,"environmental"factors,"location,"injury"or"physical"ailments"while"administering"the"tests.""The"importance"of"the"totality"of"all"factors"should"never"be"overlooked."See"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual"Session"8"–"p."41.""It"is"a"misperception"that"the"subject’s"weight"invalidates"the"Walk"and"Turn"test.""Rather,"weight"is"an"issue"explored"in"regards"to"the"One"Leg"Stand"test.""Nevertheless,"weight"can"be"one"more"factor"for"the"officer"to"consider"under"the"totality"of"the"circumstances.""The"Walk"and"Turn"test"can"still"be"conducted"if"safe"for"the"officer"and"the"subject."""

4. The"subject’s"footwear,"or"lack"thereof,"often"becomes"a"source"of"contention"when"assessing"the"walking"stage"of"the"test"in"court.""The"manual"suggests"the"officer"give"individuals"wearing"heels"more"than"2"inches"high"an"opportunity"to"remove"their"shoes."However,"subjects"with"any"form"of"unusual"footwear"(flip"flops,"platform"shoes,"etc.)"should"be"given"the"opportunity"to"remove"the"footwear"prior"to"the"test."Officers"should"ask"the"subject"some"probing"questions"regarding"their"unusual"footwear"to"help"in"considering"the"totality"of"the"circumstances"(i.e.,"How"often"do"you"wear"those"shoes?"Are"they"comfortable"to"walk"in?"Do"you"think"you"will"do"better"wearing"or"not"wearing"them"during"this"test?)"See"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual"Session"8"–"pages"41"of"62."

"5. The"preface"found"in"previous"manuals"was"especially"helpful"when"facing"

defense"challenges"to"the"various"environment"condition"challenges"to"the"Walk"and"Turn.""The"preface"was"inadvertently"removed"from"the"2013"NHTSA"Participant"Manual."I"am"told"it"will"be"rebinserted"in"future"updates.""However,"it"can"still"be"found"in"the"2013"NHTSA"Instructor"Manual’s"“DUI)Detection)and)Standardized)Field)Sobriety)Testing)–)Administrator’s)Guide”"preface,"which"states:"

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The)procedures)outlined)in)this)manual)describe)how)the)Standardized)Field) Sobriety) Tests) (SFSTs)) are) to) be) administered) under) ideal)conditions.) We) recognize) that) the) SFSTs) will) not) always) be)administered) under) ideal) conditions) in) the) field,) because) such)conditions)will) not) always) exist.) ) Even)when) administered) under) less)than) ideal) conditions,) they) will) serve) as) useful) indicators) of)impairment.)Slight)variations)from)the)ideal,) i.e.,) the)inability)to)find)a)perfectly)smooth)surface)at)roadside,)do)not)necessarily)make)the)SFSTs)invalid.)""(emphasis"added.)""Keep"this"preface"handy"when"testifying!""

6. Safety"Precautions"in"administering"the"test"was"added"to"the"2013"NHTSA"Manual.""Officers"and"prosecutors"should"be"aware"of"this"addition,"in"case"the"defense"tries"to"argue"these"precautions"are"standardized"and"failure"to"follow"them"somehow"invalidates"the"test.""These"safety"precautions"include:""

• Keep"subject"on"the"left"side"during"demonstrations"• Never"turn"back"on"subject"• Be"aware"of"surroundings"• Leftbhanded"officers"should"demonstrate"test"at"a"distance"more"than"

arm’s"length.""These"precautions"are"exactly"what"they"purport"to"be"–"Safety"Precautions!"Not"actions"that"somehow"affect"the"validity"of"the"administration"of"the"test"if"not"followed."See"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual"Session"8"–"pages"41"of"62.""FYI"–"The"leftbhanded"officer"safety"precaution"is"not"included"in"the"instructor"manual"and"accompanying"classroom"PowerPoint"slide."See"NHTSA"SFST"Instructor"Manual"Session"8"–"pages"8b68."

"7. Officers,"during"your"demonstration"of"the"Walk"and"Turn"–"DO)NOT)STOP)–"

this"includes"before,"during"and"after"the"turn.""If"you"demonstrate"a"stop"and"later"count"“stops"while"walking”"as"a"clue,"the"defense"will"claim"in"court"their"client"was"merely"doing"the"test"the"way"you"demonstrated"it.""So"either"do"not"stop"while"demonstrating,"or"make"the"statement"during"your"instructions"that"you"are"stopping"to"instruct"the"next"portion"of"the"test,"but"the"subject"should"not"stop"when"they"perform"the"test."""

8. Test)Performance)–)Improper)Turn)Clarification:""“There"may"be"times"when"the"suspect"takes"a"wrong"number"of"steps"or"begins"the"heelbtobtoe"walk"with"the"wrong"foot"resulting"in"a"turn"on"the"right"foot"instead"of"the"left.""If"this"occurs"the"suspect"would"normally"be"assessed"a"clue"for"an"incorrect"number"of"steps"and"not"assessed"a"clue"for"an"improper"turn"if"the"

Field Sobriety Tests Review

A Quick Reference Guide for Prosecutors & Law Enforcement on What They Should Know About the

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Jared D. Olson Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association (208) 884-7325

jared.olson@post.idaho.gov www.TSRP-Idaho.org

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10. Does)NHTSA)certify)instructors)and/or)the)officers)who)complete)the)SFST)training?)

"No.&&NHTSA&also&does&not&certify&instructors&or&officers&in&Standardized&Field&Sobriety&Testing.&&SFST&certification&is&only&through&the&respective&state’s&law&enforcement&training&organizations.&&&See&NHTSA"SFST"Instructor"Manual"Administrator’s"Guide"–"Appendix"B"–"Page"Bb5.&"

11. How)many)versions)of)the)NHTSA)SFST)Manual)have)been)published?)"There&have&been&11&versions&of&the&NHTSA&SFST&Manual.&&The&Original&NHTSA&SFST&Manual&was&published&in&1987.&&Curriculum&revisions&have&occurred&in&1989,&1992,&October&1995,&September&1997,&February&2000,&January&2002,&September&2004,&February&2006,&August&2006&and&the&latest&revision&May&2013.&&Note:&The&cover&of&the&2013&Participant&Manual&is&“March*2013”&which&is&a&misprint.&&All&other&areas&of&the&Participant&Manual&references&“May*2013,”&as&does&the&Instructor&Manual&Cover&and&contents.&&In&addition,&each&state&may&add&supplemental&materials&to&their&manuals.&&Therefore,&the&state&may&have&an&additional&revision&date&to&their&manuals.&&Idaho&does&not&have&a&supplemental&manual&and&uses&the&latest&revision&of&the&NHTSA&manuals.&Understanding&the&version&of&the&manual&you&(or&your&officer)&have&most&recently&been&trained&on&helps&establish&the&credibility&of&your&testimony.&In&addition,&the&testifying&officer&should&ensure&they&are&being&questioned&with&the&most&upTtoTdate&manual.&"

12. What)exactly)does)the)“Correct)Arrest)Decision”)mean)when)considering)the)validation)studies?))For)example,)if)according)to)the)1989)San)Diego)Study)the)correct)arrest)decision)was)made)91%)of)the)time,)doesn’t)that)mean)9%)were)wrongfully)arrested?))No.*It&does&not&mean&drivers&are&being&wrongfully&arrested&91%&of&the&time.&The&2013&SFST&Manual&finally&provides&training&on&what&these&statistics&mean.&It&is&recommended&every&officer&and&prosecutor&familiarize&themselves&with&pages&8b12"and"8b13"of"the"NHTSA"SFST"Instructor"Manual"and"Session"8"b"pages"7b8"of"the"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual.""&&The&manuals&describe&the&4&categories&of&arrest&decisions.&We&will&quickly&review&the&2&categories&where&the&research&stated&the&officers&made&an&incorrect&arrest&decision:&&(1)&the&officer&decided&NOT&to&arrest&the&subject&and&the&subject’s&BAC&was&above&the&illegal&per&se&limit;&and&(2)&the&officer&decided&to&arrest&the&subject&but&the&subject’s&BAC&was&below&the&illegal&limit.&&In&the&first&category&–&these&subjects&were&impaired&individuals&who&the&officers&failed&to&observe&the&clues.&The&officers&missed&the&clues!&&This&may&have&been&

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10. Does)NHTSA)certify)instructors)and/or)the)officers)who)complete)the)SFST)training?)

"No.&&NHTSA&also&does&not&certify&instructors&or&officers&in&Standardized&Field&Sobriety&Testing.&&SFST&certification&is&only&through&the&respective&state’s&law&enforcement&training&organizations.&&&See&NHTSA"SFST"Instructor"Manual"Administrator’s"Guide"–"Appendix"B"–"Page"Bb5.&"

11. How)many)versions)of)the)NHTSA)SFST)Manual)have)been)published?)"There&have&been&11&versions&of&the&NHTSA&SFST&Manual.&&The&Original&NHTSA&SFST&Manual&was&published&in&1987.&&Curriculum&revisions&have&occurred&in&1989,&1992,&October&1995,&September&1997,&February&2000,&January&2002,&September&2004,&February&2006,&August&2006&and&the&latest&revision&May&2013.&&Note:&The&cover&of&the&2013&Participant&Manual&is&“March*2013”&which&is&a&misprint.&&All&other&areas&of&the&Participant&Manual&references&“May*2013,”&as&does&the&Instructor&Manual&Cover&and&contents.&&In&addition,&each&state&may&add&supplemental&materials&to&their&manuals.&&Therefore,&the&state&may&have&an&additional&revision&date&to&their&manuals.&&Idaho&does&not&have&a&supplemental&manual&and&uses&the&latest&revision&of&the&NHTSA&manuals.&Understanding&the&version&of&the&manual&you&(or&your&officer)&have&most&recently&been&trained&on&helps&establish&the&credibility&of&your&testimony.&In&addition,&the&testifying&officer&should&ensure&they&are&being&questioned&with&the&most&upTtoTdate&manual.&"

12. What)exactly)does)the)“Correct)Arrest)Decision”)mean)when)considering)the)validation)studies?))For)example,)if)according)to)the)1989)San)Diego)Study)the)correct)arrest)decision)was)made)91%)of)the)time,)doesn’t)that)mean)9%)were)wrongfully)arrested?))No.*It&does&not&mean&drivers&are&being&wrongfully&arrested&91%&of&the&time.&The&2013&SFST&Manual&finally&provides&training&on&what&these&statistics&mean.&It&is&recommended&every&officer&and&prosecutor&familiarize&themselves&with&pages&8b12"and"8b13"of"the"NHTSA"SFST"Instructor"Manual"and"Session"8"b"pages"7b8"of"the"NHTSA"SFST"Participant"Manual.""&&The&manuals&describe&the&4&categories&of&arrest&decisions.&We&will&quickly&review&the&2&categories&where&the&research&stated&the&officers&made&an&incorrect&arrest&decision:&&(1)&the&officer&decided&NOT&to&arrest&the&subject&and&the&subject’s&BAC&was&above&the&illegal&per&se&limit;&and&(2)&the&officer&decided&to&arrest&the&subject&but&the&subject’s&BAC&was&below&the&illegal&limit.&&In&the&first&category&–&these&subjects&were&impaired&individuals&who&the&officers&failed&to&observe&the&clues.&The&officers&missed&the&clues!&&This&may&have&been&

“Stop reading from the predicate questions…Start learning the science and studies well enough to

conduct an effective direct examination and cross examination.”

— Beth Barnes, Arizona TSRP

Impairment is the issue NOT the breath test results

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“Impairment is the issue…not the test results.”

— Pete Grady, Iowa TSRP

Recognize the full buffet of evidence in your case

Gluttony6

“You have a lot more evidence than you think you do.”

— Karen Wittman, Kansas TSRP

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INCIDENT REPORT B15-001234 RIDGEMONT POLICE ARRESTEE 1: SPICOLI, Jeffrey Nature of Call DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Date 03/14/2015

Time 0245 Hours

Location Kester Ave. near Victory Blvd

County ADAMS

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

Status ARREST

Charge State Code - 18-8004

Level MISDEMEANOR

Charge Literal DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS

VEHICLE: 1A 4325 License Type PASSENGER CAR

Year 1997

Make CHEVROLET

Model CAMARO Z28

Style 2 DOOR

VIN Number 1G1JC5244X7222771

Color SILVER

Tow By HOOK N’ TOW

Registered Owner JEFFERSON, L. Charles

Race BLACK

Sex MALE

DOB 07/15/1991

PROPERTY Item 1

Involvement EVIDENCE (Non-Drug Items)

Tag No 0700001473

Description Dash-Cam Video

Type

Category Video of DUI Investigation

Name SPICOLI, JEFFREY

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

DOB 02/18/1992

, SUMMARY NARRATIVE On 03/14/2015, I conducted a traffic stop on a 1979 Silver Camaro Z28 on Kester Ave near Victory Blvd in Ridgemont, Adams County. I arrested the driver, Jeffrey SPICOLI for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Jeffrey SPICOLI was booked into the Adams County Jail.

DEFENDANT’S NAME: CHARGE:

CASE THEME:

Report Exercise

PROVING THE ELEMENTS --- WHAT IS YOUR BEST EVIDENCE?

WHAT ARE THE WEAKNESSES IN YOUR EVIDENCE?

WITNESSES NOTES

--Who are your necessary witnesses?

--Witness wish list? Why?

--Order of Witnesses?

--What will they testify to?

JURY SELECTION -- WHAT TYPE OF JURORS DO YOU WANT? JURORS YOU DON’T?

ISSUE SPOTTING NOTES

--What potential defenses will be raised?

--How will you address them?

--Defense Expert’s Disclosed? How will you prepare?

CASE STRATEGY NOTES

--Order of Witnesses? What will they testify to?

PRIMACY/RECENY

--What will you begin with?

--What do you end with?

--What will you bury in the middle?

VISUALS / DEMONSTRATIONS NOTES

--What do you have?

--What do you need?

-- What will you use?

--When in your case will you use them?

-- How do you plan to use them?

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INCIDENT REPORT B15-001234 RIDGEMONT POLICE ARRESTEE 1: SPICOLI, Jeffrey Nature of Call DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Date 03/14/2015

Time 0245 Hours

Location Kester Ave. near Victory Blvd

County ADAMS

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

Status ARREST

Charge State Code - 18-8004

Level MISDEMEANOR

Charge Literal DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS

VEHICLE: 1A 4325 License Type PASSENGER CAR

Year 1997

Make CHEVROLET

Model CAMARO Z28

Style 2 DOOR

VIN Number 1G1JC5244X7222771

Color SILVER

Tow By HOOK N’ TOW

Registered Owner JEFFERSON, L. Charles

Race BLACK

Sex MALE

DOB 07/15/1991

PROPERTY Item 1

Involvement EVIDENCE (Non-Drug Items)

Tag No 0700001473

Description Dash-Cam Video

Type

Category Video of DUI Investigation

Name SPICOLI, JEFFREY

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

DOB 02/18/1992

SUMMARY NARRATIVE On 03/14/2015, I conducted a traffic stop on a 1979 Silver Camaro Z28 on Kester Ave near Victory Blvd in Ridgemont, Adams County. I arrested the driver, Jeffrey SPICOLI for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Jeffrey SPICOLI was booked into the Adams County Jail.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [1]: This is holiday weekend right before St. Patrick’s Day. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [2]: Bars close at 2:30 AM in this jurisdiction. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [3]: Get screenshot or map of this area to use as visual in trial.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [4]: Did tow truck arrive before defendant left the scene? If so, might be an additional witness who observed defendant.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [5]: Prosecutor and investigating officer should VISIT THE SCENE prior to trial. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [6]: Obtain copy of booking photo and/or video.

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INCIDENT REPORT B15-001234 RIDGEMONT POLICE ARRESTEE 1: SPICOLI, Jeffrey Nature of Call DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Date 03/14/2015

Time 0245 Hours

Location Kester Ave. near Victory Blvd

County ADAMS

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

Status ARREST

Charge State Code - 18-8004

Level MISDEMEANOR

Charge Literal DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS

VEHICLE: 1A 4325 License Type PASSENGER CAR

Year 1997

Make CHEVROLET

Model CAMARO Z28

Style 2 DOOR

VIN Number 1G1JC5244X7222771

Color SILVER

Tow By HOOK N’ TOW

Registered Owner JEFFERSON, L. Charles

Race BLACK

Sex MALE

DOB 07/15/1991

PROPERTY Item 1

Involvement EVIDENCE (Non-Drug Items)

Tag No 0700001473

Description Dash-Cam Video

Type

Category Video of DUI Investigation

Name SPICOLI, JEFFREY

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

DOB 02/18/1992

, SUMMARY NARRATIVE On 03/14/2015, I conducted a traffic stop on a 1979 Silver Camaro Z28 on Kester Ave near Victory Blvd in Ridgemont, Adams County. I arrested the driver, Jeffrey SPICOLI for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Jeffrey SPICOLI was booked into the Adams County Jail.

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INCIDENT REPORT B15-001234 RIDGEMONT POLICE

NARRATIVE

1. On 03/14/2015, at approximately 0245 hours, I, Officer Pete Malloy, saw a Silver Camaro Z28 (ID Plate 1A4325) traveling west on Friar Street near Kester Ave. The Camaro turned north on Kester Avenue without stopping for a red flashing light at the intersection. I noticed there were only two subjects in the Camaro, both male. I followed the Camaro on Kester Ave. The Camaro changed lanes to the far left lane without signaling. The Camaro came to a complete stop at Kester and Victory Blvd. for a flashing yellow light. I activated my overhead emergency lights and stopped the Camaro on Kester Ave. near Victory Blvd.

2. I contacted the driver, later identified as Jeffrey SPICOLI by his driver’s license and explained why I stopped him. I asked the driver for his driver’s license, the Camaro’s registration, and proof of insurance. SPICOLI provided me his driver’s license, which identified him, but the Camaro’s registration listed a Charles L. Jefferson as the owner. As I spoke to SPICOLI, I noticed his eyes were glassy, his speech was slurred, and an odor of alcohol was coming from his person. I asked SPICOLI how much he had to drink. He originally told me, “nothing” and then admitted to consuming, “two beers.”

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72 hours

DEFENDANT’S NAME: CHARGE:

CASE THEME:

Report Exercise

PROVING THE ELEMENTS --- WHAT IS YOUR BEST EVIDENCE?

WHAT ARE THE WEAKNESSES IN YOUR EVIDENCE?

WITNESSES NOTES

--Who are your necessary witnesses?

--Witness wish list? Why?

--Order of Witnesses?

--What will they testify to?

JURY SELECTION -- WHAT TYPE OF JURORS DO YOU WANT? JURORS YOU DON’T?

ISSUE SPOTTING NOTES

--What potential defenses will be raised?

--How will you address them?

--Defense Expert’s Disclosed? How will you prepare?

CASE STRATEGY NOTES

--Order of Witnesses? What will they testify to?

PRIMACY/RECENY

--What will you begin with?

--What do you end with?

--What will you bury in the middle?

VISUALS / DEMONSTRATIONS NOTES

--What do you have?

--What do you need?

-- What will you use?

--When in your case will you use them?

-- How do you plan to use them?

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INCIDENT REPORT B15-001234 RIDGEMONT POLICE ARRESTEE 1: SPICOLI, Jeffrey Nature of Call DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Date 03/14/2015

Time 0245 Hours

Location Kester Ave. near Victory Blvd

County ADAMS

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

Status ARREST

Charge State Code - 18-8004

Level MISDEMEANOR

Charge Literal DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS

VEHICLE: 1A 4325 License Type PASSENGER CAR

Year 1997

Make CHEVROLET

Model CAMARO Z28

Style 2 DOOR

VIN Number 1G1JC5244X7222771

Color SILVER

Tow By HOOK N’ TOW

Registered Owner JEFFERSON, L. Charles

Race BLACK

Sex MALE

DOB 07/15/1991

PROPERTY Item 1

Involvement EVIDENCE (Non-Drug Items)

Tag No 0700001473

Description Dash-Cam Video

Type

Category Video of DUI Investigation

Name SPICOLI, JEFFREY

Race WHITE

Sex MALE

DOB 02/18/1992

SUMMARY NARRATIVE On 03/14/2015, I conducted a traffic stop on a 1979 Silver Camaro Z28 on Kester Ave near Victory Blvd in Ridgemont, Adams County. I arrested the driver, Jeffrey SPICOLI for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Jeffrey SPICOLI was booked into the Adams County Jail.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [1]: This is holiday weekend right before St. Patrick’s Day. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [2]: Bars close at 2:30 AM in this jurisdiction. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [3]: Get screenshot or map of this area to use as visual in trial.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [4]: Did tow truck arrive before defendant left the scene? If so, might be an additional witness who observed defendant.

Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [5]: Prosecutor and investigating officer should VISIT THE SCENE prior to trial. Jared Olson� 8/7/2015 1:33 PMComment [6]: Obtain copy of booking photo and/or video.

“If impaired driving is a problem, evidence is always our solution.”

— Clay Abbott, Texas DWI Resource Prosecutor

Show fairness in your investigation/prosecution

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“We are the good guys. Therefore, we should act like the good guys.”

— Clay Abbott, Texas DWI Resource Prosecutor

Traffic Safety Resource ProsecutorIdaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Phone: 1-208-884-7325Email: jared.olson@post.idaho.gov

Jared Olson

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