The latest issue of the DWI Court Reporter is now available in the Resources folder.
If you have a DUI Treatment Court or are interested in getting one started in your community, make sure to read this issue and communicate with TSRP Tom Kimball.
Current News
Apr. 28th, 2010
The Latest Issue of the DWI Court Reporter is Now Available in the Resources FolderCategory: File Updates
Apr. 27th, 2010
Slots Still Available for the NDAA Trial Advocacy I CourseCategory: Training
The National District Attorneys Association has some slots remaining for the July 12-16 Trial Advocacy I course at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, SC. The course is designed for prosecutors with 1-3 years experience in the prosecutor office and includes faculty presentations and demonstrations, discussion workshops, and videotaped trial advocacy exercises in our courtrooms.
NDAA will pay up to $550.00 for travel expenses and five nights lodging at the Advocacy center which includes breakfast, lunch, and two refreshment breaks. There is no tuition for the course.
Prosecutors interested in attending should go to the NDAA website ( www.ndaa.org ) and register for the courses. If you have questions, email Jan Bilton, NDAA registrar, at jbilton@ndaa.org or phone her at 803.705.5050.
NDAA will pay up to $550.00 for travel expenses and five nights lodging at the Advocacy center which includes breakfast, lunch, and two refreshment breaks. There is no tuition for the course.
Prosecutors interested in attending should go to the NDAA website ( www.ndaa.org ) and register for the courses. If you have questions, email Jan Bilton, NDAA registrar, at jbilton@ndaa.org or phone her at 803.705.5050.
Apr. 23rd, 2010
DUI 5th Offense Conviction for Brooklyn MartinCategory: From the Courtroom
In Bradley County, Tennessee, a jury convicted Glenn Benson of DUI 5th offense, Driving on a revoked license second offense and open container on April 20th. After the verdict, his appeal bond was set at $75,000 and he was remanded to jail. Congratulations to Assistant District Attorney Brooklyn Martin, who represented the people of the State of Tennessee.
Apr. 19th, 2010
Bills in the Senate Judiciary Committee of the Tennessee General Assembly the Week of April 19thCategory: From the Legislature
- SB3121 by *Faulk
DUI/DWI Offenses - As introduced, allows general sessions court to determine whether a person charged with DUI also violated the implied consent law rather than requiring implied consent cases to be heard by court determining the DUI.
Has passed in House - SB2970 by *Black
DUI/DWI Offenses - As introduced, broadens substances that may affect central nervous system for purposes of the prohibition against driving under the influence.
In Calendar Committee of House. - SB0844 by *Beavers, *Black
DUI/DWI Offenses - As introduced, permits arrest for DUI to toll the 10 and 20 year provision between convictions for purpose of determining a multiple offender.
Has passed in House
Apr. 16th, 2010
NHTSA SFST Validation Studies AvailableCategory: File Updates
New information in the resources folder includes three NHTSA studies concerning the SFST's. The latest study from 1998 indicates that when an officer gives the full battery of tests, the determination of whether the driver is over .08% BAC is accurate 91% of the time.
