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Drug Recognition Experts
DRE Post-Incident Review: Something to Consider in Cases Without a DRE
Free Webinar: DRE (Drug Recognition Evaluations) & ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) — Their Purpose, How Are They Different, How to Discredit Them
Speakers: Doug Murphy, Tony Palacios, and Steve Oberman. Offered by NACDL and NCDD.
State v. Sasek: Importance of making 702 challenges at trial
On May 19th, 2020 the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion State v. Sasek. Mr. Sasek was convicted in March of 2019 of possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and sale of methamphetamine, which led to the revocation of his probation. Defense counsel should be aware of …
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State v. Sasek
On May 19th, 2020 the North Carolina Court of Appeals released its opinion in the case of State v. Sasek. Mr. Sasek was convicted in March of 2019 of possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and sale of methamphetamine, which led to the revocation of his probation. Defense counsel …
Hemp, marijuana fight may doom NC Farm Act
This year, Texas passed a law legalizing hemp. It also has prosecutors dropping hundreds of marijuana cases.
Law enforcement fears NC’s effort to boost hemp industry could essentially legalize marijuana
An Overview of the DRE Program, Officer, and Procedures
An overview of the DRE Unit of the Los Angeles Police department, where the DRE program was developed. There is a section on Laboratory and Field Evaluation of the DRE program which summarizes various studies on the efficacy of DREs determinations
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Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services
Copies of the DRE Student and Instructor Manuals are available for download on this website.
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Drug Recognition Experts
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a law enforcement officer who administers tests on suspected impaired drivers to attempt to determine whether the individual is impaired and if so, to categorize the type of impairing substance. Law enforcement officers become DREs by completing a three phase course. DREs are trained to follow a 12-step protocol. DRE testimony is used …
For police, catching stoned drivers isn’t so easy (CA)
NC DHHS Drug Evaluation & Classification Program
Contains information about requirements for DRE certification and the DRE protocol for North Carolina.
Marijuana-Impaired Driving A Report to Congress
July 2017 NHTSA report – The report describes the absorption, distribution and elimination of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinal (THC) the primary psychoactive substance in marijuana, in the body. It contrasts this process with the absorption, distribution and elimination of alcohol in the body, as they are very different processes. The poor correlation of THC concentrations in the blood …
WPDCL Forensic Drug Training Checklist
WPDCL Forensic Drug Analysis Training Sign Off Sheet