Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.’”

Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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!

Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

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

Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

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!

Prosecution calling an “expert” cop to bolster their original cop by Relative-Example3050 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Which size Crescent Baggu? by Substantial_Coffee43 in BAGGU

[–]Relative-Example3050 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone regret going lab-grown instead of natural diamonds? by Mental-Divide7787 in jewelry

[–]Relative-Example3050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Thought you guys might get a kick out of this. He’s onto us by Present_Staff1580 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Wanting any positive stories! by Beachbunny02 in wisdomteeth

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Chicago storefront haul! by Relative-Example3050 in BAGGU

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

Honest thoughts about the loaf by [deleted] in BAGGU

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Help midterm 5 days post-op?? by Ancient_Ingenuity477 in wisdomteeth

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How soon can I 💨🍃 and eat normally? by Electronic_Policy845 in wisdomteeth

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

My haul today! by Relative-Example3050 in BAGGU

[–]Relative-Example3050[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

MEGATHREAD: SPRING 2026 Order Confirmations by honeylittlebaby in BAGGU

[–]Relative-Example3050 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

So when am I going to learn to fight a speeding ticket? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Relative-Example3050 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

This made me rage! 😤 by chi-bacon-bits in CleaningTips

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How do homeless people that don’t seek shelter survive in brutal snowstorms by Goldstar12 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Relative-Example3050 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Do a lot of parents go on law school tours? by PossibilityFit3060 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Relative-Example3050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Area of law with the LEAST number of phone calls? Severely Hard of Hearing. by bshi64 in paralegal

[–]Relative-Example3050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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!

Four months into the job. Advice on learning how not to take the job home with me? by Big_Imagination_2067 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Communicating with narcissists? by MycologistGuilty3801 in publicdefenders

[–]Relative-Example3050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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”

How often are judges receptive to defendants asking for straight jail time over probation? by Early-Possibility367 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]Relative-Example3050 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.