NCJ Number
35293
Date Published
1975
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS POLICE LEGAL TRAINING FILM CONSIDERS THE OFFICER'S ROLE IN GATHERING THE LEGALLY NECESSARY AND ACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT PROSECUTIONS FOR DRUNK DRIVING AND NARCOTICS USE.
Abstract
ALSO COVERED ARE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT. AREAS DISCUSSED INCLUDE THE POLICE OFFICER'S DUTY TO EXPLAIN THE IMPLIED CONSENT LAW AND THE INAPPLICABILITY OF MIRANDA RIGHTS, THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHEMICAL TESTS, THE DEFINITION OF NARCOTICS POSSESSION, THE SUBSTITUTION OF NON-NARCOTICS FOR A RESTRICTED DANGEROUS DRUG, AND THE OFFICER'S POWERS IN RELATION TO A KNOWN OR SUSPECTED ADDICT. EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO PROVE THE KNOWING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MINORS AND THE SALE OF ALCOHOL TO AN OBVIOUSLY INTOXICATED PERSON ARE ALSO EXPLAINED. A TRAINING MANUAL ACCOMPANIES THE FILM.