70.4 DUI Flashcards
T/F
It was this recognition of the importance of “mental” capability for safe driving that led to the adoption of 0.08 percent BAC per se legislation.
True
Thus, when it enters the stomach, about (#) percent of the alcohol ingested is absorbed directly through the stomach walls, while the remaining (#) percent passes through the base of the stomach into the small intestines where it is actively absorbed
20%
80%
T/F
Body water acts as a reservoir for alcohol and the loss of blood from an injury (e.g., traffic collision) will appreciably change the BAC.
False, will not
T/F
Upon reaching peak value, an average person’s BAC will decline approximately 0.015 percent per hour.
True
if there was at the time of a chemical test less than 0.05 percent by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood, it (shall/should/may) be presumed that the person was not under the influence
Shall
A driver operating his/her vehicle in any manner which would raise a doubt as to his/her sobriety, or other abnormal conditions, (shall/should/may) be stopped in order to determine the cause for the irregular driving
Should
The officer (shall/should/may) make an enforcement stop as soon as reasonable suspicion has been established.
Should
T/F
If both parties had physical control of the vehicle as the vehicle was in motion and both drivers are found to be under the influence, both should be taken into custody and charged with DUI.
True
T/F
Psychophysical FSTs are designed to evaluate a person’s sobriety.
Not totally true: ability to divide his/her attention.
T/F
Officers who elect to utilize the CHP 202S shall tape the original to an 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet of paper and attach it to the arrest report.
True
The three test battery scientifically validated in the 70s and 80’s consisted of:
(a) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. (b) Walk and Turn. (c) One-Leg-Stand.
By utilizing the three test battery, the reliability rate for identifying drivers with a blood alcohol level at or above the legal limit is at least (#) percent
90%
T/F
HGN in an impaired person is a type of either neural nystagmus, vestibular nystagmus, or caused by pathological factors
False, neural nystagmus is seen in DUIs
T/F
HGN is the most accurate and reliable FST for determining alcohol influence
True
Position the stimulus approximately (#-#) inches in front of the subject’s nose and slightly above eye level.
12-15 inches
Studies have indicated that approximately (#) percent of the population, while unimpaired, may have nystagmus prior to a 45 degree angle
Four
T/F
If Vertical Gaze Nystagmus is present and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is not, it could be a medical condition.
True
T/F
Based on scientific research, the Walk and Turn SFST is considered to be the most sensitive psychophysical test.
True
(#) percent of subjects who exhibit at least (#) of the possible (#) clues for HGN will have a BAC at or above 0.10 percent.
77%
4 of 6
(%) percent of subjects who exhibit at least (#) of the following (#) validated clues in the walk and turn will have a BAC at or above 0.10 percent:
68%
2 of 8
DUE TO THEIR SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION, HGN, WALK AND TURN, AND ONE-LEG-STAND (SHALL/SHOULD) BE USED AS PRIMARY FSTs WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Should
CNS Depressants take (# to #) minutes for signs of influence to be observed after oral ingestion
10-30
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) will be present with CNS depressants, vertical nystagmus may be present with high dosages.
True
the section for drivers under the influence of a depressant, other than alcohol is:
23152(e)
CNS stimulant highs generally last (# to #) minutes with cocaine, (# to #) hours with amphetamines, and (#) hours with methamphetamines
5 to 90
4 to 8
12 hours
As a reminder, pupils will range in size from (#) mm to (#) mm, depending on lighting conditions
3.0-6.5, stimulants will be greater than 6.5
The DUI section for CNS stimulants is:
23152(e)
Physical effects for a Narcotic Analgesic typically will become evident within (# to #) minutes after ingestion
15 to 30
It may take (# to #) hours after ingestion before these narcotic analgesics can be detected in the blood.
four to six
T/F
The effects of Dissociative anesthetics (pcp, ketamine, DXM) can generally be felt within 1 to 5 minutes after ingestion, and reach their peak in about 15 to 30 minutes, and generally last 4 to 6 hours, but can last longer.
True
T/F
The Dissociative anesthetics user will generally have an elevated heart rate above 90 BPM; elevated blood pressure, above 140/90.
True
T/F
If the individual officer has been trained and exposed to marijuana and its properties, it is acceptable to describe its odor as a marijuana odor and not an odor resembling marijuana. The same concept applies to marijuana possession cases. There is no need to describe the contraband as a green leafy substance resembling marijuana.
True
Officers (shall/should) investigate all incidents involving suspected DUI drivers and (shall/should) physically arrest all persons in violation of Section 23152/23153
Shall
Shall
T/F
Despite an arrestee’s specific BAC or refusal, Section 13380 CVC requires an officer to submit a sworn report to DMV for every DUI arrest
True
When establishing and articulating the elements to support a DUI arrest pursuant to Section 40300.5 (c), (d), and (e) CVC, officers must clearly articulate and document the facts regarding the likelihood that:
the arrested person was the driver
If a minor under 14 years of age is a passenger in the vehicle of a person arrested for Section 23152 CVC, officers (shall/should/may) request in the Recommendations section of the CHP 202 that the enhanced penalty
Shall
Officers (shall/should/may) may include a charge of Section 273a(b) PC whenever a person is arrested for a violation of Section 23152 CVC and a person under 18 years of age is a passenger in the vehicle.
May
T/F
Releasing an individual pursuant to Section 849(b)(4) PC does not preclude the later filing of a criminal complaint, but it does prevent officers from subsequently arresting the individual when they are released from the hospital.
False, does not prevent an officer from making an arrest upon release
T/F
In cases in which a subject evades arrest and flees into a residence, officers are justified in entering the residence in order to prevent the destruction of evidence.
True
A photograph and/or thumb print (shall/should) be taken of the arrestee to avoid identity problems in court
Should
T/F
For cite and release DUI cases, a CHP 194, Fingerprint Notification/Verification, is required
True
The arrested person (shall/should) be booked whenever a responsible person is not willing to sign the cite and release DUI admonishment form
Should
T/F
Implied Consent applies to a driver being placed out-of-service solely for a violation of Section 1213.1(c) CCR (commercial driver BAC .01-.04, out of service 24 hours).
False-implied consent does not apply, but out of service is true, .01% BAC
T/F
Circumstantial evidence, including the results of a PAS test (if available), admission by the driver of how much they had to drink and at what time, an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from their breath, bloodshot eyes, FSTs, etc., may be considered when determining if a commercial driver has a BAC of .01 or greater.
True
T/F
Officers shall submit a report on a CHP 202 articulating the circumstances of the violation for commercial driver with a BAC of .01-.04%
True
T/F
In regards to a commercial driver, Section 23152(d) or 23153(d) CVC shall always be used when the driver has a BAC of 0.04 percent or greater (this includes BACs of 0.08 percent or greater)
True
T/F
if an officer has reasonable cause to believe a person is in violation of Section 23136 CVC, the officer shall request the person take a PAS test to determine the presence of alcohol IF a PAS device is “immediately available
True
For 23136, If a PAS device is not immediately available, the officer (shall/should/may) request the person submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine.
May
T/F
Section 40300.5 CVC is applicable to Sections 23154, 23140, and 23136 CVC
False, is not
T/F
Implied consent for chemical testing applies to 23136, 23140, and 23154.
False, pas only for 23136, chemical for 140 or 154
T/F
Pursuant to Section 191.5 PC, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated includes a violation of Section 23140 CVC
True
In cases of 23136, 23140, and 23154, the driver (shall/should/may) be admonished that they are required to submit to a PAS test
Shall
In cases of 23136, 23140, and 23154, when the officer believes the driver is in violation, the officer (shall/should/may) issue a CHP 215 for the respective violation
Should
T/F
Depending upon the location and time of the enforcement contact, the driver and vehicle may be released to a licensed passenger (if under the age of 21 and has not consumed any alcohol, or if over the age of 21 and is not under the influence), released to a parent or guardian, removed from the scene and taken to a safe place, or the driver may be allowed to call for a ride, etc.
True
T/F
Upon receipt of chemical test results indicating a person under arrest for DUI and on probation for DUI or a minor’s BAC is 0.01 percent or greater, the person may, depending on the local district attorney’s charging policy, also be charged with a violation of Section 23154, 23136, or 23140 CVC in addition to the DUI sections.
True, but 136 and 140 cannot be doubled up
If a person is determined not to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs after the chemical testing, the arresting officer (shall/should) notify their supervisor of the situation
Shall