Description: Defense of Speeding, Reckless Driving, & Vehicular Homicide is a book written by attorney James M. Shellow, published in 1984. It serves as a legal guide specifically for defense attorneys dealing with traffic-related criminal cases, including speeding, reckless driving, and vehicular homicide. 1.Focus on Traffic Offenses: The book provides defense strategies for three major traffic offenses: •Speeding: While typically a minor infraction, this section examines circumstances under which speeding could escalate into a more serious charge or how to defend against it. •Reckless Driving: Shellow offers detailed analysis on how reckless driving is defined legally and provides strategies for creating reasonable doubt in court. •Vehicular Homicide: This is the most serious of the offenses covered, involving fatalities caused by vehicular accidents. The book delves into defenses against vehicular manslaughter or homicide charges, such as disproving negligence or intent. 2.Technical Defense Strategies: The book is heavily technical in nature, focusing on the scientific and forensic aspects of traffic offenses. It goes into: •Physics of speeding: For example, challenging the accuracy of radar guns or speed detection equipment. •Reconstruction of accidents: Demonstrating alternative explanations for collisions, including issues related to road conditions, mechanical failure, or driver error not rising to a criminal level. •Alcohol and drug impairment: The book also covers how to challenge blood-alcohol content (BAC) tests and field sobriety tests in DUI cases that may accompany traffic offenses. 3.Case Law and Precedents: Shellow includes discussions on various case laws and legal precedents, offering a detailed look at how different courts have handled these types of cases. The book also presents ways to exploit inconsistencies in the application of the law across different jurisdictions. 4.Emphasis on Constitutional Issues: The book stresses the importance of constitutional protections such as the Fourth Amendment (illegal search and seizure) in defending traffic-related criminal charges. Shellow advocates for close scrutiny of the procedures used in traffic stops and arrests, and how violations of rights can be used to dismiss or reduce charges. 5.Cross-examination Techniques: Another central element of the book is its guide on how to effectively cross-examine law enforcement officers, particularly those who serve as witnesses in court cases involving speeding or reckless driving. 6.Audience: The book is mainly intended for defense attorneys, but it may also be useful for law students, legal scholars, and individuals interested in criminal defense strategies. Importance: Defense of Speeding, Reckless Driving, & Vehicular Homicide remains a critical resource in traffic-related criminal defense, especially for its in-depth exploration of scientific evidence, constitutional law, and case strategies. Though originally published in 1984, its principles and methodologies are still relevant in many cases today. Please Refer to Photos
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Book Title: Defense Of Speeding Reckless Driving & Vehicular Homicide
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Matthew Bender
Intended Audience: Adults
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Publication Year: 1984
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1980s
Author: James Farragher Campbell, P. Davidfisher & David A. Mansfield
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Genre: legal
Topic: legal
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States