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DWI and SFST
HCC Police Academy 10A
50
Law
Not Applicable
03/23/2010

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Term
What is the #1 priority in traffic stops?
Definition
Officer Safety
Term
What are the (3) principal decisions for each stop in DWI detection?
Definition
1. Should I stop the vehicle?
2. Should the driver exit?
3. Should I arrest?
Term
What are the (3) phases of DWI detection?
Definition
1. Vehicle in motion
2. Personal Contact
3. Pre-arrest screening
Term
What is the landmark case for HGN?
Definition
Blake vs Arizona
Term
Illegal per se = what?
Definition
Statutory Prohibited Blood Alcohol Content
Term
What are the (3) situations when an officer may force a blood draw for DUI?
Definition
1. Accident with a death
2. Accident where the Dr. says the person is not dead yet but is going to die
3. Somone other than the suspect is caused SBI
Term
True or False
When somone is arrested for DWI they are required to give a blood or breath sample?
Definition
True
Implied Consent
Term
How much alcohol does a minor have to have in their system to get a DWI?
Definition
Any detectable amount
Term
What is the alcohol concentration for blood?
Definition
# of grams of alcohol per 100 mil
Term
How much does the average person's BAC drop every hour?
Definition
.015
Term
What are the standard drink sizes for:
a.) Beer
b.) Wine
c.) Liquor
Definition
a.) Beer = 12 oz
b.) Wine = 4 oz
c.) Liquor = 1 1/4 oz
Term
What are the (3) types of alcohol?
Definition
1. Methyl
2. Ethyl
3. Isopropyl
Term
What does HGN stand for?
Definition
Horizontal Gaze and Nystagmus
Term
What does WAT stand for?
Definition
Walk and Turn
Term
What does OLS stand for?
Definition
One Leg Stand
Term
What is the first phase in DWI detection?
Definition
Vehicle in Motion
Term
What is the second phase in DWI detection?
Definition
Personal Contact
Term
What is the third phase in DWI detection?
Definition
Pre-arrest Screening
Term
What (3) senses an officer should use during DWI detection?
Definition
1. Sight
2. Hearing
3. Smell
Term
What are (3) good techniques when asking questions during a DWI investigation?
Definition
1. asking 2 things simultaneously
2. asking interrupting or distracting questions
3. asking unusual questions
Term
What are the 2 stages during the walk and turn test?
Definition
1. Instructions stage
2. Walking Stage
Term
What are the two stages in the one-leg stand?
Definition
1. Instructions stage
2. Balance and counting stage
Term
What is the most reliable of the (3) SFST's?
Definition
HGN
Term
What is nystagmus?
Definition
Involuntary jerking of the eyes
Term
What is the maximum amount of clues for HGN?
Definition
6
Term
What are the clues for HGN?
Definition
1. The lack of smooth pursuit
2. Distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation
3. Onset of Nystagmus prior to 45 degrees
Term
A good field sobriety test is _____ and _____ attention.
Definition
Simple and Divides
Term
How many clues do we need in the HGN test?
Definition
4
Term
How many clues are there in the WAT?
Definition
8
Term
How many clues are there in ONS?
Definition
4
Term
How many clues do we need for WAT?
Definition
2
Term
How many clues do we need in ONS?
Definition
2
Term
What are the verbal instructions for HGN? (4)
Definition
1. Place your feel together and your hands at your side
2. Keep your head still and follow the moving stimulus with your eyes only
3. Continue to focus on the stimulus until the test is finished
4. Do you understand
Term
How far is the stimulus positioned from the suspects nose?
Definition
12"-15"
Term
What are the (2) questions an officer must ask before starting the HGN test?
Definition
1. Are you wearing contacts?
2. Have you had any recent head injuries?
Term
What are the (3) things an officer must check to determine if a suspect is eligible to take the HGN test?
Definition
1. Equal Pupil Size
2. Equal Tracking
3. Resting Nystagmus
Term
What are the (3) clues for HGN?
Definition
1. Lack of smooth pursuit
2. Distinct and Sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation
3. Onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees
Term
What is the last thing an officer needs to check for during the HGN test?
Definition
Vertical Gaze Nystagmus
Term
What are the (8) clues during the Walk And Turn test?
Definition
1. Loses balance during instructions
2. Starts too early
3. Uses arms for balance
4. Fails to touch heal to toe
5. Wrong # of steps
6. Stops while walking
7. Improper turn
8. Steps off the line
Term
What are the (4) clues in one leg stand?
Definition
1. Sways
2. Uses arms for balance
3. Hops
4. Puts foot down
Term
Someone can be imprisoned for a max of _____ years for a felony DWI.
Definition
10 Years
Term
What is the punishment for a 1st time DWI
Definition
Class B misd.
Term
What is the fine range for a 1st time DWI?
Definition
$0-$2000
Term
True or False
Urin is required for a DWI?
Definition
False
Term
DWI must occur in any _____ place
Definition
Public
Term
How long is a DL suspended in DWI?
Definition
180 Days
Term
What is the min. sentence in a Felony DWI?
Definition
2 Years
Term
When is the punishment for DWI enhanced? (3)
Definition
1. Death
2. Multiple Offenses
3. Open Container
Term
In a 1st offense DWI what is the min. jail time?
Definition
72 Hours
Term
What is the Max fine for DWI?
Definition
$10,000
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