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Crackdown in Virginia Strips Legal Immigrant of His Livelihood
February 22nd, 2011 | 
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The state stops accepting federally issued work permits as proof of legal residence, leaving the owner of a limousine business in limbo.
Published Feb 17, 2011.
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Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence, 2010 Ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing New Forensic Science, Challenging Testing Procedures and Results, and Consulting Experts for Defense Arguments
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on new scientific and technological developments in DUI criminal defense. Featuring leading DUI defense practitioners and experts from across the country, this volume offers the reader new information on emerging research related to breath, blood, and urine alcohol analysis, standard field sobriety testing, retrograde extrapolation, accident reconstruction science, and alcohol detection devices. With the National Academy of Sciences questioning the reliability of forensic science, these authors walk the reader through various validity issues with respect to current methods for obtaining and analyzing alcohol evidence and discuss the role this evidence plays in a DUI case. From reviewing pre-existing conditions that may affect gait and nystagmus to examining the functioning errors of Intoxilyers, SCRAM, and TAD machines, these leaders call current protocols into question and share advice on using these inconsistencies as a part of a legal strategy. 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 and constantly developing area of law.Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.Chapters Include:1. “The Law and Science of Retrograde Extrapolation†– Lawrence E. Wines2. “Forensic Gait Analysis†– Lawrence E. Wines3. “Accident Reconstruction and Investigation†– Lawrence E. Wines 4. “Science Underlying Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus†– Lawrence E. Wines 5. “DUI Evidence and the National Academy of Science Report on Forensic Science†– Ted Vosk6. “Forensic Toxicology of Urine- and Blood-Alcohol Levels†– Alfred E. Staubus, Pharm.D., Ph.D. and Robert J. Belloto Jr., Ph.D.7. “The Intoxilyzer 8000: Simply an Evolution, Not a Revolution†– Victor W. Carmody, Kevin T. Stewart, and Lance O. Mixon8. “BI TAD and SCRAM X†– Lawrence E. Wines9. “GERD Cases†– Lawrence E. WinesAppendices Include:Appendix A: Forensic Gait Analysis ChecklistAppendix B: Accident Reconstruction Math and FormulasAppendix C: Some Accident Reconstruction Terms DefinedAppendix D: Checklist for HGN Issues & Guide for Video AnalysisAppendix E: Margin of Error—Brief for Administrative Licensing HearingAppendix F: Margin of Error—Appellate Brief for Adverse Administrative Licensing Hearing RulingAppendix G: Cumulative Forensic Lab Failures—Brief to Suppress in Criminal ProceedingAppendix H: SCRAM/TAD Checklist/Questionnaire for Defense AttorneyAppendix I: GERD Checklist
Fighting Road Fatigue in Richmond VA
Driving drowsy can be lethal. And driving a Buick in Richmond VA is no exception. Some experts argue that if you’ve been without sleep for 18-24 hours, your driving impairment is the same as if you were drunk.
To fight road fatigue, the best solution is to stop and take a short nap. Giving your body the rest it needs is the best way to lower your risk of an endangering yourself or other people on the road. Your body will tell you what it needs, but it’s up to you to listen.
If you simply can’t take a nap, have a small, healthy snack. Avoid sugary, fatty, or high calorie snacks, as these are likely to make you more tired. A small handful of almonds or peanuts is a good choice. Eating 10-12 almonds gives your brain the protein it needs to function, and provides energy nutrients.
Caffeine is a temporary fix for fatigue, but if you rely on coffee every day, you may find that the effects of caffeine don’t help much. Regular coffee drinkers often develop a tolerance to caffeine, and find that there’s no meaningful effect. Additionally, caffeine can take up to 30 minutes to kick in, so grabbing a cup of joe and hopping right back in the car isn’t a good tactic.
People often think that playing loud music or getting some cold air running will help. But the truth is that neither of these have much of an effect. Think of how well you sleep on a cold night. Your body reacts to cold temperatures by trying to conserve energy, and that can mean making you sleepy.
If you know you have a long or late night drive ahead of you, see if you can find a companion for your travels. Someone to talk to can keep your mind moving. And if you start to nod off, you can always switch drivers.
Originally published here.
Ted Linhart
