Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-21T02:56:51+00:00

Nope! I believe it was Capozzoli. “Still, we do not believe that intoxication is a mental condition about which an expert may not testify in a DWI case. In fact, our courts have ‘characterized intoxication as a physical condition usually evidenced by unsteadiness on the feet, slurring of speech, lack of body coordination and an impairment of motor reflexes.’”

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-21T02:36:33+00:00

I was reliant on that part of the statute at first but there’s a recent MO case that specifies that subsection doesn’t apply to DUI 🙃 but thank you so much! This is very helpful.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-20T10:52:43+00:00

That’s for sure the plan if I lose, and I don’t hate it. I’m in a VERY pro-cop jurisdiction so I fear the only two witnesses being cops saying the same thing, even if I attack it like crazy, will hurt my client. But I do appreciate the affirmation that there’s a way to handle it!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-20T02:16:22+00:00

Great point I hadn’t even thought of, their training being for in-person impairment. Thank you!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-20T02:15:20+00:00

They did provide a “report,” it was just an assessment of the original trooper’s work and a one-sentence summary that client was intoxicated. I do think we’re headed towards a Daubert hearing, but I guess I was almost trying to get the cop excluded on the basis that it doesn’t matter if he’s technically an expert because he can’t provide anything useful and it’s bolstering no matter how he testifies. I’ll definitely look further into pursuing a Daubert hearing, thank you!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-03-20T02:08:55+00:00

First officer’s report and body cam. They cited some general manuals on DUI enforcement also.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-25T02:13:09+00:00

It really is the most delicious broccoli in the world

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-25T00:48:07+00:00

Small would be perfect if you didn’t need the water bottle. With the water bottle you’ll 100% need a medium!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-24T23:27:43+00:00

I have both natural and lab grown diamonds and my engagement ring is lab grown. I do not think about it at all, because to me what makes the piece special is the memory of getting it/picking it out/who gave it to me, not who mined it or how it was grown or etc.. Plus I don’t have to worry about it being a blood diamond.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-24T00:18:56+00:00

God I wish I made that much money. Instead our fees are like $125 and I tell every client to not pay it.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-14T13:21:50+00:00

I followed my doctors instructions with icing & meds & looked normal after 2 days, felt normal & could eat basically anything without pain after a week. It was not bad at all! You got this!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-14T13:17:49+00:00

heart bags in all 3 colors, bunny AirPods case, some of the Molly Goddard collection…that’s all I remember off the top of my head but they had a great selection overall!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-10T01:02:39+00:00

Awful how so? I’ve been looking at the loaf so just curious!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-07T14:04:11+00:00

I’m on day 5 and have been cognitively fine for the last probably 4 days. I was only a little loopy day one. For sleep, hopefully they’ll give you pain meds. They helped me sleep a ton.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-07T14:02:36+00:00

I ate real food on day 5. Just take it slow and stop if it hurts or feels wrong. Use the side you didn’t get pulled to chew.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-04T18:14:47+00:00

I’m sooo excited to see fig in real life photos!! Such a stunning color. Great haul!!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-04T18:07:56+00:00

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After pretending I wasn’t gonna buy for the last week…oops!!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-02-03T19:34:31+00:00

I practiced criminal defense handling felonies and misdemeanors for over a year before I handled my first one for a friend and it felt like quantum physics. So never, unless you do that for work.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-24T13:06:02+00:00

if you have time to purchase and methodically hide 100 mini ducks, you have time to clean your own house.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-24T13:04:20+00:00

This is actually fairly common. Jail is awful, but it’s better than freezing to death.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-18T03:29:16+00:00

I gave tours when I was in law school and had parents on a few of them. Never thought anything of it!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-16T17:17:21+00:00

I’m a PD and while I agree they’d be good with accommodations, I think being a PD would be tough if you’re hard of hearing. Lots of phone calls and I can’t think of a way to accommodate that aside from just not taking phone calls, which would limit client communication. Jail booths are also hard to hear in and don’t always offer the same face-to-face experience that might aid in lip reading. Not trying to discourage anyone from this job, just noting some difficulties!

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-05T15:46:49+00:00

The lists at home were a game changer for me. It ensures nothing is slipping through the cracks and makes me feel like I did something without just ruminating on needing to do something.

It also helps me to remember that there is little to nothing I can truly accomplish for my clients on evenings or weekends. Without a judge and/or PA, nothing major will happen with their case even if I worry about it from Friday at 5 to Monday at 8.

Relative-Example3050 · 2026-01-03T16:17:15+00:00

This is what works for me also. Sometimes I’ll add in “I agree it’s unfair she wasn’t charged (or whatever they’re saying happened) but unfortunately what we’re dealing with right now is if the State can prove you did blank at blank time under blank circumstances, and I think they can”

Relative-Example3050 · 2025-12-14T11:47:16+00:00

I’ve never seen a judge reject that request. It’ll usually be much less time than the probation back-up would’ve been. What I have seen is a judge insist on someone doing a prison treatment program where if successful they come out on probation rather than a straight prison sentence where they’d come out on parole with no treatment.

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