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KLETC DUI
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03/02/2015

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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
BAC above Statutory  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. Someone 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
.02 BAC
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 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 aligned with your body 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 (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
Elements of the basis for DWI Law
Definition

Operating or attempt to operate

Within the state of Kansas

Vehicle

Under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both

Term
If DWI is a criminal offense the standard of proff is
Definition
beyond reasonable doubt
Term
The purpose of the implied consent law is
Definition
to encourage people arrested for dwi to submit to a chemical test
Term
Under the implied consent chemical test evidence is
Definition
presumptive evidence
Term
Illegal per se law makes it unlawful to drive with
Definition

a prescribe BAC at or above the states level

(.08)

Term
The pbt results are used to  assist in determining
Definition
whether to make an arrest
Term
The PBT law permits the officer to request a driver suspected of DWI
Definition
submit to a roadside breath test.
Term
The landmark supreme court case regarding HGN was
Definition

Arizona

State Vs Blake.

Term
What is the BAC for CDL driver, operating a commercial vehicle
Definition
.04
Term
2 major evidence gathering tasks of phase two:
Definition

Observe

and

Interview

Term
Major decision for pHase two
Definition
If you want suspect to exit the vehicle
Term
Clues an office might SEE during the phase two interview
Definition

bloodshot eyes

soiled clothing

fumbling fingers

alcohol containers

drugs or drug paraphernalia

Term
CLues an officer might HEAR during the interview
Definition

Admission of drinking

Inconsistant responses

Unusual Statements

Abusive language

Term
Clues an officer might SMELL during the interiew
Definition

Alcoholic Beverages

Marijuana

Cover up odors

Term
3 techniques an officer might in asking questions constitutes suspects divided attention tasks.  These techniques are:
Definition

Ask 2 things at once

Interrupting or distracting questions

Unusual Questions

Term
the countdown technique requires the driver to
Definition
count outloud 15 or more number in reverse sequence
Term
Leaning against the vehicle is a clue to DWI which my e observed during
Definition
the exit sequence.
Term
Two major evidence gathering tasks of phase
Definition

divided attention or psychophysical

PBT

Term
major decision in phase three is
Definition
sufficient pc to arrest for DWI
Term
The entire DWI detection process culminates in
Definition
Arrest/no arrest decision
Term
Divided attention tests require the driver to
Definition
concentrate on more than one thing at a time.
Term
Among the mental and physical capabilities a person needs to drive safely are these
Definition

info processing

short term momory

judgement/decision making

balance

steady, sure reactions

clear vision

small muscle control

Term
Purpose of PBT
Definition
Demonstrate the asociation of alcohol with the observable evidence of the subjects impairment
Term
DWI detection is defined as
Definition
the entire process of identifying and gathering evidence to determin if a subject should be arrested for a dwi violation
Term
3 phases in a typical DWI contact are
Definition

Phase one: Vehicle in motion

Phase two Personal Contact

Phase three:  Pre-arrest Screening

Term
In phase one, the officer usually has an opportunity to
Definition
observe the driver operating the vehicle
Term
Phase three may not occur if the driver
Definition
is grossly impaired, badly injured or refuses to submit to tests.
Term
In phase two, the officer must
Definition
decide whether to have subject exit vehicle
Term
Each major deicision has 3 different outcomes. What are they
Definition

Yes, do it now

NO, dont do it

Wait, look for further evidence

Term
At each phase of detection the officer must determine
Definition
reasonabl suspicion to move to next step.
Term
Evidence of a dwi is largely
Definition
sensory in nature.
Term
Law enforcement officers need a system and tools for recording field notes at scenes of DWI investigations because DWI evidence is
Definition
short lived.
Term
Testimony prep begins
Definition
at the time of the DWI incident
Term
List two tings the officer should do to prepare testimony just before trial
Definition

review field notes

review evidence

Term
In court, the officers testimony should be organized
Definition
chronologically
Term
Conditions and results of the chimical test are included in the arresting officers testimony if
Definition
you were the testing officer.
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