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Ultra Duster DWI?

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July 09, 2013, 08:50
JW
Ultra Duster DWI?
Can anyone recommend resources and caselaw to show that inhalants cause impairment for driving? In this hypo, the aerosol air cleaner "Ultra Duster." The DPS lab found 1,1-Difluoroethane in the blood.
July 09, 2013, 10:04
Brent Robbins
We have successfully prosecuted many of these cases. Only one had a "positive" blood test, as most of the intoxicating chemicals leave the blood so quickly. Your lab folks should be able to testify to the effects on the human body. Also - If your case is like most huffing cases, you should have a witness or two, plus your first responding officer who can testify to the defendant's mental/physical faculties at the time.

Contact me directly if you'd like additional info.
July 10, 2013, 13:00
John.Wilkerson
JW- Texas Poison Control centers have community education specialists that can help out. From what I've been recently told, those who handle the 800 number are toxicologists.