This CLE lecture is focused on assisting attorneys navigate DWAI Drugs cases and effectively represent their clients. At the outset, this presentation will describe the strategies involved in cross-examining the arresting officer along with providing practical examples. With the assistance of a former Drug Recognition Expert, we will then turn from the arresting officer to cross-examining the DRE.

We will discuss the DRE protocol and how the DRE is able to determine the appropriate drug category. Finally, we will explore how to uncover and effectively cross examine the witnesses with any discrepancies which may exist.