Articles, tagged with "chemical tests", page 3
07th June 2006
Urine Testing
When a person is arrested for a DUI, a chemical test is required to measure the alcohol content in the blood (BAC). The three chemical tests available are: blood, breath, or urine testing. Urine testing refers to the chemical examinatio...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
07th June 2006
Who has burden in DMV Hearings
The DMV has the burden of proof in the Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing. The burden of proof is that there is more evidence weighted towards driving under the influence of alcohol than not. State law has mandated tha...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
07th June 2006
"Davenport" Issues at DMV Hearings
The Davenport case holds that the arresting officer's written statement is sufficient to support the DMV's suspension of the defendant's driver's license. The Davenport court held that the officer has a duty to admin...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
07th June 2006
"Per Se": 23152(b)
In order to be convicted of a DUI, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol. The types of evidence which normally support this charge are: driving pattern, p...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
07th June 2006
How does Evidence Code Sec. 664 apply to DMV Hearings
California Evidence Code Section 664 shifts the burden of proof to the DMV licensee to establish the nonexistence of one, or more, of the foundational requirements with regard to the police officer'...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky