Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California, 2013 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV's Involvement in the Case, Reviewing Settlement ... Your Client for Court (Inside the Minds)

Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the best practices for mounting a defense against DUI charges in the state of California. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the state's leading defense firms, these experts guide the reader through the most successful techniques for defending your client against a DUI charge, including utilizing expert witnesses, overcoming juror bias, and arguing against questionable test results. Explaining the involvement of the Department of Motor Vehicles in DUI cases and the myriad field sobriety tests, the authors examine the unique challenges of DUI law in this state and offer advice on how to overcome these obstacles. From understanding the various levels of DUI charges in California to examining breathalyzer technology, these experts illustrate the strategizing process a California defense attorney must go through in order to best serve a client. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this complex area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Eric Ganci, Galente Ganci APC - "Tricks of the Trade: Tips and Best Practices for DUI Defense"
2. John Patrick Dolan, Dolan Law Offices - "Fighting the Good Fight When the Presumption of Innocence Has Disappeared"
3. Paul S. Geller, Law Offices of Paul S. Geller - "Successfully Managing the Idiosyncrasies and Unique Challenges in Defending California DUI Cases"
4. Robert L. Miller, Robert L. Miller & Associates ALC - "Analysis and Instructions for Common Field Sobriety Tests"
5. Mark Rosenfeld, Law Office of Mark Rosenfeld - "DUI: A Political and Imprecise Crime"
6. Theresa Hofmeister, Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney at Law - "Tearing Down the Case the Prosecution Builds Up: Best Practices for Defending DUI Cases"
7. Christopher J. McCann, Law Offices of Christopher J. McCann - "New Technologies and Discovery in DUI Cases"

Appendices:

Appendix A: DUI Checklist
Appendix B: Request for Hearing, Request to Stay Suspension, and Request for Discovery
Appendix C: Client Information Form
Appendix D: Sample Discovery Request in a Breath Case
Appendix E: Sample Discovery Request in a Blood Case