C’mon Man . . .
Anyone watch ESPN’s NFL Monday Night Countdown? Have you seen the segment “c’mon man?” The main cast criticizes boneheaded plays that occurred in sports the previous days.
If there was a “C’mon Man” for forensic science, DPS would receive plenty of air time. It’s the usual song and dance with DPS; ignore fundamental principles of forensic testing while simultaneously claiming DWI results aren’t impacted.
1) Breath Test Inspections? We don’t need those.
In a letter dated April 2, 2020, DPS made the decision to suspend monthly onsite inspections of breath test machines. This decision is contrary to their own standard operating procedures and has left breath test results largely unchecked since the aforementioned letter. No inspections, no solution changes, no cleaning, no thank you!
2) Refrigerator Down
Biological evidence, like food, like milk needs to be stored properly. For blood, that means refrigerated at 4 degrees celsius. However, on the weekend of 05/30/20 to 06/01/20 a DPS employee arrived to learn that a refrigerator was down impacting 800+ blood kits. DPS fails to provide an actual temperature, but goes on to state the results are still valid.
Huh? If you made chicken salad on Friday, put it into the refrigerator, left for the weekend and returned to find out your refrigerator was no longer working would you serve your family the chicken salad? Of course you wouldn’t. You’d toss it out. Just as these blood vials should be.
DWI jury trials can’t start up soon enough!
One Week, Two Trials, Two DWIs Dismissed – Adamo & Adamo Law Firm
This past week the Attorneys at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm handed two DWI dismissals out to their thankful clients after a lengthy courtroom battle.
#1 Trial Day DWI Dismissed – Blood Test 0.13
This case was a pre-Harvey DWI dating all the way back to 2016. It had seen three different sitting judges, an in-house investigation on the arresting officer, and two blood analysts (amongst other things). After announcing ready for trial, the case was dismissed.
#2 Trial Day DWI Dismissal – Breath Test 0.10
This DWI was 470 days before the prosecution agreed they could not prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. With no video and no extrapolation facts (going back in time to determine a breath alcohol level at the time of driving) the criminal DWI & DUI attorneys at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm held their position before finally receiving a signed order of dismissal.
While each DWI & DUI case presents a unique combination of facts, these recent DWI results are just examples of the DWI lawyers at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm doing everything they can, regardless of how long it takes to receive the best possible outcome for their clients.
Need help with a DWI or DUI related criminal charge? Contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm now.