This September, Attorney Simms will be attending an intensive multi-day Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Seminar, taught by Lance Platt, Ph.D. – one of the nation’s top DUI/DWI experts. More and more drivers are being charged with DUI, accused of driving under the influence of drugs. If you are charged with DUI/drugs, you need an attorney who has the experience and expertise to defend you. That attorney is Michael Simms.
Attorney Simms’ training will consist of the following:
– The most up-to-date NHTSA/IACP approved DRE training curriculum, protocols;
– The most up-to-date DRE procedures;
– Case planning and trial preparation techniques;
– Medical and scientific basis for evaluating DRE test administration and performance;
He will receive additional training in:
– The development history and effectiveness of the drug recognition process;
– Physiology of drugs and how they interact and effect the human body;
– Drug evaluation and classification procedures;
– Drug evaluation eye examinations including the HGN, VGN, lack of convergence, estimation of pupil size, and pupil reaction to light;
– Vital sign examinations including pulse rates, blood pressure, and body temperature;
– The seven drug categories;
– Drug combinations and their effect on human physiology;
– How to analyze the drug evaluation narrative report and drug influence evaluation sheet;
– Proper use of the drug evaluation matrix to form drug category classification.
If you are charged with DUI, call Attorney Michael Simms today at 304-296-7776 for a free initial consultation!