Jack Rice Attends Advanced Drug Recognition Training to Bolster DWI Defense Strategy
At Jack Rice Defense, we believe that ongoing education is critical to providing the highest level of legal representation. That’s why attorney Jack Rice is attending a specialized program through the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD): the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training Course, part of the Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) curriculum.
This rigorous training was originally designed for law enforcement to understand how drug impairment is identified and assessed in the field—knowledge that is invaluable when challenging DWI charges based on alleged drug use. The National College for DUI Defense has created a course to teach a similar program.
What Is the ARIDE Training Course?
The ARIDE Course, a comparable component of the Drug Recognition Evaluator School, delivers in-depth instruction on the science and procedures behind identifying drug-impaired individuals. The training provides participants with hands-on experience in the same evaluation techniques used by law enforcement officers across the country.
Jack is taking this opportunity to learn the very tools police use in the field, including:
The Seven Drug Classifications: Understanding the categories and how each class (e.g., CNS stimulants, CNS depressants, hallucinogens, narcotic analgesics, cannabis, inhalants, and dissociative anesthetics) affects behavior and motor skills.
Field Evaluations: Gaining practical experience in how officers assess impairment, including eye exams like horizontal and vertical gaze nystagmus, vital signs checks, and psychophysical evaluations.
Identifying Drug Combinations: Recognizing signs when more than one substance is involved.
Interpreting Evaluation Results: Learning to read and challenge drug influence reports and test findings.
Why This Matters for Your Defense
This course isn’t just academic—it’s about real-world application. Jack Rice is learning how to spot weaknesses, inconsistencies, or errors in the drug recognition process that officers use in DWI arrests. The training also includes:
Proper procedures for documenting evaluations
How to prepare and critique narrative arrest reports
Guidance on courtroom testimony related to drug impairment cases
Best practices for maintaining up-to-date credentials and documentation (like a legal Curriculum Vitae)
What Happens During the Course?
The ARIDE course includes:
Formal lectures on drugs in society, physiology, and legal implications
Hands-on practice administering field evaluations
Simulated test interpretation sessions
Written and practical exams to demonstrate proficiency
By experiencing the same instruction that law enforcement officers receive, Jack is better positioned to anticipate their strategies—and counter them effectively in court.
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If you're facing a DWI or DUI charge involving alleged drug impairment—whether in St. Paul, Ramsey County, or the greater Twin Cities area—Jack Rice Defense offers experienced, aggressive representation informed by deep knowledge of law enforcement’s own methods.
Your job, your license, and your future are on the line. Make sure the attorney by your side has the training and insight to fight for the best possible outcome.
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