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Summary of Contents:
Chapter
Client Contact Forms
Motions Regarding Client’s Driver License
Discovery Pleadings and Related Forms
Preparing for a NY VTL § 1192 Prosecution
Pre-Trial Motions
Common Law DWI Trial Memoranda
Breath and Blood Test Trial Memoranda
Sufficiency of Evidence of Prior NY VTL § 1192 Convictions
Sentencing Forms
Post-Conviction Material
Table of Cases
Index

Table of Contents (PDF)
Table of Authorities (PDF)

Look Who's Adopted is an illustrated book for adopted children at the early-to-middle reading levels. The
book explores the different careers and activities that adopted people have undertaken. The book is
narrated by Wendel, a turtle adopted by a family of rabbits. The book portrays different career avenues
and civic duties adopted children can explore, and introduces them to adoptees who have found success in
government, athletics, and other fields. It also includes a place for children to list adopted people that they
personally know.

Provides examples of letters, motions and pleadings applicable at every stage of a DWI case, from arrest through
appeal. Forms include a variety of documents and suggested motions. Topics covered include engagement letter, motion
not to suspend license, discovery demands for wet chemical, infrared breath test, and chemical test refusal cases. Also
includes Freedom of Information Act requests, motion to suppress evidence derived from unlawful stop and seizure,
request for a FRYE hearing, Legal standard for intoxication v. impairment, Insufficient foundation for admission blood
test, inspection of grand jury minutes, reduction of Felony DWI to misdemeanor, and notice of appeal.

Student-athletes, like all people, will occasionally make bad decisions and take risks that can lead to an arrest, a criminal conviction or, worse yet, a jail term. The
Student-Athlete's Guide to the Criminal Justice System provides information not only to help student-athletes avoid making the bad decisions that lead to criminal problems, but
also to help them successfully navigate the criminal justice system should criminal problems arise.

Written with the student in mind, The Student-Athlete's Guide to the Criminal Justice System does not use complicated "legal jargon." Instead, with straightforward language
and a simple, easy-to-follow format, it examines some of the legal consequences for the crimes that student-athletes tend to commit and provides specific advice on how to avoid
situations that may lead to an arrest. It also offers a step-by-step description of how cases are handled in the criminal justice system and summarizes what the student-athlete can
expect to occur as a criminal case proceeds.

Can I get in trouble if I'm at a party and other people are smoking pot?

I was pulled over for speeding – do I have to let the police search my car?

If I'm arrested, what should I tell my coach – and the school?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One: Criminal Conduct and the
Student-Athlete

I. Introduction
II. Driving While Intoxicated
III. Other Driving Offenses
IV. Offenses Involving the Use of Alcohol by Minors
V. Drug Offenses
VI. Offenses Involving the Use of Marihuana
VII. Illegal Sexual Relationships
VIII. Possession of Child Pornography
IX Hazing Offenses 31
X. Criminal Mischief and Vandalism
XI. Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
XII. Assault

Part Two: Practical Advice for Student-Athletes

XIII. Introduction
XIV. You are a student first and an athlete second
XV. Stay out of trouble by evaluating your “situation”
XVI. Do not be afraid to seek out professional counseling
services
XVII. Use your constitutional rights to protect yourself
XVIII. Keep your coach informed about your case
XIX. Stay informed about other student-athlete prosecutions
XX. Understand the role of the media
XXI. Take ownership of your criminal record

Part Three: An Overview of the Criminal Justice System

XXII. Introduction
XXIII. The Arrest and Booking Process
XXIV. Types of Criminal Charges: Felonies, Misdemeanors and
Violations
XXV. Criminal Trial vs. School Disciplinary Hearing: Burden
and Standards of Proof
XXVI. Hiring an Attorney
XXVII. Advice for all Court Appearances
XXVIII. Criminal Court Arraignment 78
XXIX. Grand Jury Presentation in Felony Cases
XXX. The Plea Bargaining Process
XXXI. The Trial Phase of a Case
XXXII. Sentencing and Youthful Offender Status
XXXIII. Serving Jail Time
XXXIV. Appealing a Conviction

The Student-Athlete's Guide to the Criminal Justice System provides student-athletes, their families and their coaches with
answers to these and other questions that may help them avoid legal problems and the repercussions of being arrested.