Jack Rice Graduates from Advanced ARIDE Training on Drug-Related DWIs

At Jack Rice Defense, we believe that continued education is essential to delivering exceptional legal representation—especially in complex DWI and DUI cases involving drugs like cannabis. That’s why attorney Jack Rice recently graduated from the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training Course in Chicago, a nationally recognized program through the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD).

Why ARIDE Training Matters for Your Defense

Originally developed for law enforcement, ARIDE is part of the Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) curriculum. The course is designed to teach officers how to identify drug impairment in the field. By undergoing the same intensive training, Jack Rice is now equipped with the very tools police use to evaluate—and often misinterpret—drug-related impairment.

This insider knowledge is critical when challenging the validity of DWI arrests based on alleged drug use. Whether your case involves cannabis, prescription medication, or other substances, Jack Rice can now more effectively spot errors, inconsistencies, and flawed evaluations that could make or break your case.

What Jack Learned in ARIDE Training

ARIDE offers in-depth instruction on the science, procedures, and real-world application of drug impairment detection. Through lectures, hands-on practice, and exams, Jack Rice gained advanced knowledge in:

• The Seven Drug Classifications
  Understanding how various drug categories (including cannabis, CNS stimulants/depressants, hallucinogens, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and dissociative anesthetics) affect behavior, perception, and motor skills.

• Field Evaluation Techniques
  Training in eye examinations (horizontal and vertical gaze nystagmus), vital sign checks, and psychophysical tests used by officers during roadside evaluations.

• Recognizing Drug Combinations
  Identifying signs of impairment when multiple substances are involved—a common scenario in many DWI cases.

• Interpreting and Challenging Results
  Gaining the skills to analyze drug influence reports and evaluation findings for use in cross-examination and trial strategy.

• Report Writing and Courtroom Strategy
  Learning how law enforcement is trained to document impairment cases—and how to challenge these narratives in court.

What Happens During ARIDE Training?

Jack participated in the same type of education that law enforcement officers across the country receive, including:

• Formal instruction on the physiology of drug impairment and societal trends

• Practical exercises administering standardized field evaluations

• Simulated test interpretation and real-time assessment practice

• Written and performance-based exams to demonstrate competency

This training enables Jack to anticipate police procedures and expose flaws in their conclusions—an invaluable advantage in court.

Aggressive Defense Backed by Specialized Training

If you’ve been charged with a DWI or DUI involving drug impairment in St. Paul, Ramsey County, or anywhere in the Twin Cities, Jack Rice Defense offers smart, strategic representation based on the same knowledge law enforcement uses against you.

Your freedom, license, and reputation are at risk. Choose an attorney who knows how to challenge the system from the inside out.

📞 Call Jack Rice Defense today for a free, confidential consultation:
651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339