You’ve stumbled into the world of the Drug Recognition Expert, my friend. These are the designated honchos in law enforcement who’ve gone through a certification circus to spot folks cruising while influenced by substances. We’re talking about drugs here, not just late-night snacks.
These DREs, they’ve studied the playbook of signs that give away an impaired driver. They eyeball you like a hawk, checking for those dead giveaways. And if they catch you with your impairment pants down, they’ve got a protocol to pinpoint the culprit substance.
Now, don’t think this is just some backyard club. DREs get their badge of approval from the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP). That’s the VIP pass for calling out folks who’ve been naughty with narcotics.
And here’s where it gets juicy. Barry Klopfer, the defender extraordinaire from Albuquerque, has been putting the brakes on the State’s DRE game for a solid two decades. When they’ve tried to pin drug-induced DUI charges on drivers, he’s been there to pull out the stops.
So, who are these DREs, you ask? They’re like the Sherlock Holmes of the police force, certified to snoop around for weed and other substances lurking in your system. They’re the drug impairment detectives, helping the cops sniff out drivers who’ve been dipping into the mind-altering cookie jar.
First off, they size you up. They’re all over your breath test results, whispering with the on-scene officer about your driving escapades. They dig into your behavior – both on and off the road – and size you up from head to toe. And when I say “toe,” I mean your pulse too.
They start off with a health check, making sure you’re not faking an injury. They grill you about what you’ve been munching and guzzling, and even the meds you’re poppin’. They’re like your health detective, giving you the full rundown.
Then comes the real show. They throw tests at you left and right, testing your gaze like they’re sizing up a poker player. They’ve got these fancy moves like the Modified Romberg Balance, Walk and Turn, One Leg Stand, and even the Finger to Nose test. It’s like an Olympics for your sobriety skills.
Oh, and they’re not done yet. They measure your blood pressure, temperature – heck, they even track your pulse like they’re at a concert. They’re recording all of this, building up a case against you.
And if that’s not enough, they’re inspecting your muscle tone like a personal trainer and checking your skin for signs of needle action. They’re on you like a hawk, trying to catch a scent of recent drug use.
And the grand finale? They’re like the drug whisperers. They’ll tell you they’ve got you pegged as the drug-influenced driver. And if you haven’t had your “Miranda rights” show yet, they’ll roll them out like a red carpet, ready to grill you about your illicit escapades.
But hey, don’t be a pushover. You’ve got a right to stay tight-lipped and shout “lawyer!” from the rooftops. It’s a game of legal chess, my friend, and you’ve got to make the right moves.
Now, remember, the courts might nod at the chemical evidence these DREs drum up. But don’t get too starry-eyed – their methods are just the same old tricks doctors have been using for eons to spot folks high on the party stuff. It’s like a remix of an old song, and at the Law Office of Barry Klopfer PC we’re your partners in this dance for justice. If you have been arrested for a marijuana DWI, do not delay contacting us immediately at (505) 722-9331.