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I Need to Hire the Guy that Made This Video.

Lawrence Koplow
January 03, 2009 13:01

Here is a very well researched and produced video regarding an Ohio DUI case.  While I do not agree with everything he argues, her certainly makes some vaild points.  Enjoy:  

Please Think About This Before You Drink And Drive This Holiday Season

Lawrence Koplow
December 20, 2008 17:14

There is significantly more drinking and driving during the holidays.  It happens every year, in every place.  I have plenty of business.  However, I don't want you to become a customer. Trust me, you have better things to do than hang out with me in a courtroom for the next three or...

This Video Demonstrates True Field Sobriety Testing

Lawrence Koplow
December 18, 2008 05:35

In case you ever wondered what happens on the side of the road when a person is stopped for DUI, here is a video showing exactly what goes on.  Enjoy:   DUI Stop from konu on Vimeo.

Wonder Bread Does it Again!

Lawrence Koplow
December 15, 2008 22:53

It turns out my previous post showing Wonder Bread causing a false blood alcohol concentration reading was not an isolated incident.  The same forensic toxicologist and drug recognition expert did another Wonder Bread experiment.  Here it is:  

Can Bread Cause the Intoxilyzer to Give a False Reading?

Lawrence Koplow
December 06, 2008 20:37

As demonstrated below, it appears that Wonder Bread is like Kryptonite to the Intoxilyzer 8000. While I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the test that occurred in this video, I have very little reason to doubt its veracity.  Especially since the manufacture of the Intoxilyzer 8000 (CMI) will...

Follow Arizona DUI Law Updates on our Twitter Feed

Lawrence Koplow
December 01, 2008 22:45

You can keep track of all the news about the Arizona DUI laws by watching our Twitter Feed. 

What are the New Arizona DUI Penalties in 2008?

Lawrence Koplow
November 17, 2008 22:35

The legislature has once again raised the DUI penalties.  However, the changes only affect those convicted of extreme DUI.  That is, the penalties are only increased for those convicted of a DUI having a blood alcohol concentration between .150 and below .200.  The new penalties...

The Truth About Character Evidence

Lawrence Koplow
October 13, 2008 17:43

I found a great website for information on jury research.  Kathy Kellerman is a communications consultant who regularly posts answers to questions about how jurors make decisions.  She has an informative post about the effectiveness of evidence of a defendant's good character in...

The Cutting Edge of Arizona Criminal Law

Lawrence Koplow
October 11, 2008 01:25

To find out everything going on regarding Arizona criminal law check out our newest project: www.arizonacriminaldefenseblog.com/

DUI Task Force This Weekend In Tempe, Arizona

Lawrence Koplow
August 22, 2008 19:28

Lisa Halverstadt of The Arizona Republic is reporting that the Tempe Police will have a DUI task force this weekend.  Her article states: Tempe police will have its DUI task force at Dorsey Lane and University Drive this weekend. This is the last weekend before the fall...