Understand the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), officer's Alcohol Influence Report (AIR), and breath alcohol results as they are used in the examination of the reporting officer. Learn the best ways to utilize the SFST reports and other documents during direct and cross examination and how to lay the proper foundation for a police officer's testimony about the administration of the SFST's, the State's "Exhibit A". Specific attention will be paid to the officer's observations (including bloodshot eyes, odor of alcohol, slurred speech, etc.).
Credits: 0 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 3.25 Other PR
Faculty:
Teaching Moderator: Michael E. Reid, M. Reid Legal Solutions LLC, Edwardsville
Prosecutor: Chad M. Oliver, The Oliver Law Firm LLC, Clayton, MO
Defense Attorney: Michael E. Reid, M. Reid Legal Solutions LLC, Edwardsville
Police Officer: Officer Troy Colson, Maryland Heights Police Department, Maryland Heights, MO
Expert: Travis Jones, TBJ LLC Consulting, St. Peters, MO
Judges: Hon. Clarence W. Harrison II, Madison County Circuit Court, Edwardsville
Hon. David L. Hoven, Franklin County Circuit Court, Union, MO
Hon. John F. Newsham, St. Louis County Circuit Court, Clayton, MO
Recorded: February 1, 2019
Originally presented as part of DUI Trial Academy: Direct and Cross Examination, available in its entirety as P1905-19U.
