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How did police test for Drug in a DUID case?

Answer:

Police may rely on observations, field tests, drug-recognition evaluations, and chemical testing in a DUID case, but an officer’s training and the reliability of each method can be challenged.

Police may rely on observations, field tests, drug-recognition evaluations, and chemical testing in a DUID case, but an officer’s training and the reliability of each method can be challenged.

A DUID defense should examine the traffic stop, officer training, drug-recognition methods, chemical testing, laboratory procedures, chain of custody, and driver’s-license deadlines. The presence of a substance does not by itself resolve every impairment issue.

For guidance tailored to your situation, speak with our Galveston DUID lawyers.