Keeping FSTs Out of a Trial
04/23/2025
Written by Neil Halttunen
I want to address a common issue that DWI practitioners are facing, trying to keep FSTs out of a trial. One way is to take the position that FSTs are scientific evidence and make the prosecutor lay scientific foundation which they rarely can do.
The HGN test was the result of several studies. See Generally Session 8 of...
Ethics Task Force Blog
04/15/2025
Written by Jonathan Dichter
The Heart of Client Care: Moving Beyond Case Management
In the legal profession, we often talk about "case management" - the systems and processes that keep our cases moving efficiently. But what about *client care*? True client care goes beyond deadlines and filings; it's about treating clients as *people*-scared, uncertain, and in need of guidance. And when done...