The following are key elements Crown will be looking for from the officer regarding the initial investigation.
- General Info about the officer
- Length of experience as police officer
- Experience dealing with people under the influence
- List any specific training in dealing with people under the influence
- Date, Time and Location
- Time of stop or arrival at scene
- Road and Traffic Conditions
- Identity of Accused as the driver
- How was the accused determined to be the driver of the vehicle
- Civilian statements – See questions to ask civilian witness
- Ownership papers
- Keys
- Officer observations of accused behind the wheel
- Care and Control – No Evidence of Driving
- How was the accused determined to be the driver of the vehicle
- Observations of Accused
- Driving
- Indicators of Impairment
- Did the Accused make admissions?
- Were the statements voluntary?
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