Resource Materials

Driving Under Suspension/Revocation

ND DOT Abstract Codes ND DOT Abstract Codes

Document provided by the Drivers License Division of the North Dakota Department of Transportation to explain the codes used on the certified driving abstracts.

Drugs

14 elementary students, ages 5 to 9, sickened by marijuana gummy bears, Cleveland police say. 14 elementary students, ages 5 to 9, sickened by marijuana gummy bears, Cleveland police say.

A Two Year Study of THC in Drivers and Physiological Signs on DREs A Two Year Study of THC in Drivers and Physiological Signs on DREs

Collateral Considerations of Commercialized Marijuana Collateral Considerations of Commercialized Marijuana

Colorado Cannabis FAQs Colorado Cannabis FAQs

DEA Emboldens Delta 8 Hemp Business by signaling that the Cannabinoid is Federally Legal DEA Emboldens Delta 8 Hemp Business by signaling that the Cannabinoid is Federally Legal

While many states are moving to ban or restrict delta-8 THC products the DEA makes statement delta-8 THC not controlled under the Controlled Substances Act.

Drug Toxicology for Prosecutors Drug Toxicology for Prosecutors

A book published by the National District Attorneys Association on better understanding the Toxicology for drug related DUI and how to better prosecute those types of cases. This new edition presents a clear and concise update on important issues from a prosecutorial standpoint. Drug prevalence, pharmacology, specimen selection and analytical testing are all discussed. Expert testimony is also addressed, including the limitations and challenges associated with the interpretation of results. It is without doubt that this new and updated monograph will continue to serve as a trusted resource to prosecutors that are engaged in this field.

Effect of recreational marijuana sales on police reported crashes in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon Effect of recreational marijuana sales on police reported crashes in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon

Emojis Decoded for Drug References Emojis Decoded for Drug References

This reference guide shows how emojis are being used to describe various drugs.

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Illegally Selling CBD and Delta-8 THC Products FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Illegally Selling CBD and Delta-8 THC Products

The FDA issued warning letters to companies selling CBD and Delta-8 THC products for violations including marketing unapproved new drugs, misbranding, and adding Delta-8 THC to food products.

I Got High to See if I Could Legally Drive Under Canada's New Impaired Driving Laws I Got High to See if I Could Legally Drive Under Canada's New Impaired Driving Laws

With Canada making cannabis legal and passing per se limits of THC that can be in a person's system. A reporter wanted to see how much you had to smoke and how impaired you would be at those limits.

Illinois Lawmakers Give Insight Into Recreational Cannabis Proposal Illinois Lawmakers Give Insight Into Recreational Cannabis Proposal

Kratom Identified as Natural Opioid by the FDA: What Consumers Should Know Kratom Identified as Natural Opioid by the FDA: What Consumers Should Know

Legalized Marijuana Linked to a Sharp Rise in Car Crashes Legalized Marijuana Linked to a Sharp Rise in Car Crashes

This Drug Gets You High, and is Legal (maybe) Across the County This Drug Gets You High, and is Legal (maybe) Across the County

This article discusses the growing market for hemp and products with Delta 8 THC, a byproduct of hemp and possibly legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Underage Marijuana Use and Impaired Driving Common in Colorado and Washington Underage Marijuana Use and Impaired Driving Common in Colorado and Washington

Ethics

Former Prosecutor's Disbarment for Anonymous Online Posts Former Prosecutor's Disbarment for Anonymous Online Posts

Impaired Driving

Challenges and Defenses III Challenges and Defenses III

A book published by the NHTSA on claims and responses to common challenges and defenses in driving while impaired cases.

Constitutional Law Issues in Impaired Driving Cases Constitutional Law Issues in Impaired Driving Cases

Monograph published by NTLC which provides an overview of some of the many constitutional issues impacting traffic cases from the law enforcement officer’s observations of a vehicle in motion through a defendant’s trial. It is designed to review United States Supreme Court cases that impact the prosecution of impaired driving cases generally, as well as cases that have addressed impaired driving issues specifically. This monograph covers issues, and USSC opinions, involving the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

DRE Matrix DRE Matrix

DRE Matrix with the signs and symptoms associated with each drug category.

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol

This report prepared by the Division of Criminal Justice in the Colorado Department of Public Safety highlights trends in impaired driving cases and their toxicology.

Drug Category Symptoms Drug Category Symptoms

A list of common symptoms associated with each drug category.

Expert Witness Guide Expert Witness Guide

Monograph published by NTLC which provide an overview of the criminal justice system for people who likely encounter it through their roles as expert witnesses. The publication provides guidance on what it means to be a witness, what an expert can likely expect, and the importance of the expert’s role.

HGN - The Science and The Law HGN - The Science and The Law

Interactive State Map Interactive State Map

An interactive map of the United States with information on each states DUI laws and DUI statistics.

Jacques: Drunken Drivers Keep Stealing Lives Jacques: Drunken Drivers Keep Stealing Lives

Opinion Denying Defendant's Motion to Produce Field Sobriety Testing Manual (Florida Opinion) Opinion Denying Defendant's Motion to Produce Field Sobriety Testing Manual (Florida Opinion)

The International Drug Evaluation & Classification Program (DECP) The International Drug Evaluation & Classification Program (DECP)

The US DUI Report: Historical Trends and Breakdown The US DUI Report: Historical Trends and Breakdown

A State-by-State breakdown of DUI statistics and how DUI fatalities have changed over the years.

The Use of Oral Fluid to Detect Drugged Drivers The Use of Oral Fluid to Detect Drugged Drivers

AAA's toolkit for lawmakers, toxicologists, and criminal justice professionals that provides links to resources for oral fluid including a law enforcement pocket guide, quick reference handout, and a detailed guidance report with information regarding the implementation of oral fluid programs.

Utah to implement .05 BAC limit Utah to implement .05 BAC limit

Utah's tough new DUI law could save 1,500 lives each year if other states copied it. Utah's tough new DUI law could save 1,500 lives each year if other states copied it.

Jury Trial

Controlling Cross-Examination Controlling Cross-Examination

How to control cross-examination by controlling yourself and controlling the questions you ask.

Ethics Corner: Prosecutors and PowerPoints Ethics Corner: Prosecutors and PowerPoints

National College of District Attorneys Presentation on The concept of Cross-Examination National College of District Attorneys Presentation on The concept of Cross-Examination

This article focus on how cross-examination operates both strategically and mechanically, and will illustrate the National College of District Attorneys Approach Point Cross-Examination method.

Overstating America's Wrongful Conviction Rate? A law review article about the prevalence of wrongful convictions Overstating America's Wrongful Conviction Rate? A law review article about the prevalence of wrongful convictions

Juvenile Matters

Summary of Federal Statutes on Detaining Juveniles Summary of Federal Statutes on Detaining Juveniles

Explains when to take offenders to juvenile detention or adult jail.

Mental Health Services

North Dakota Behavioral Health System Study 2018 North Dakota Behavioral Health System Study 2018

A 2018 study into the Behavioral Health system in North Dakota.

North Dakota's Justice Reinvestment Approach North Dakota's Justice Reinvestment Approach

A study from 2017 on what the North Dakota Legislature is doing to invest in community based behavioral health services instead of prisons.

UND's Center for Rural Health reports UND's Center for Rural Health reports

Various reports conducted by UND's Center for Rural Health in the past 5 years.

Miscellaneous

Deer Lake Township, Right of Way Maintenance Deer Lake Township, Right of Way Maintenance

Stutsman County State's Attorney's office opinion regarding property rights on sections lines

School Resource Officers, School Law Enforcement Units, and FERPA School Resource Officers, School Law Enforcement Units, and FERPA

Restitution

79 ALR 3rd 976 Restitution 79 ALR 3rd 976 Restitution

Collection from American Law Review and case law by state, for when defendant convicted of crime must pay restitution to injured victim.

Restitution Directly Related Restitution Directly Related

Restitution Summary from State v. Jasmann, includes case law and arguments for what restitution is directly related to the crime.

State v. Steinolfson, 483 N.W.2d 182 State v. Steinolfson, 483 N.W.2d 182

ND Supreme Court held damages from accident were not "damages resulting from the commission of the offense" within the meaning of the restitution statute.