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Rory Safir

Every post here is written by Rory Safir, one of a handful of ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientists in Florida and a former Assistant Public Defender in Tampa.

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I Teach the DUI Detection Script Police Follow. Here Is Where It Breaks.

Written by Rory Safir, Forensic Lawyer-Scientist DUI Defense · · 3 min read If you were arrested for DUI recently, there is a police report out there with your name on it, and reading it is going to hurt. Weaving. Bloodshot eyes. Slurred speech. “Failed” roadside exercises. Here is what...

Two Words That Can Take Apart a Drug DUI

Written by Rory Safir, Forensic Lawyer-Scientist DUI Defense · · 2 min read If you were arrested for driving under the influence of a drug and never touched a drop of alcohol, you are not imagining how strange this feels. Maybe you took a medication your own doctor prescribed, exactly...

The Grading Started Before You Stepped Out of the Car

Written by Rory Safir, Forensic Lawyer-Scientist DUI Defense · · 2 min read If an officer recently asked you to walk a line, stand on one leg, or follow a pen with your eyes, you’re probably replaying every wobble and telling yourself you failed. I want to slow that tape...

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