TLETA week 9 Test | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025
Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | With Expert Solutions
Does the average DWI offender fear arrest? - no
What is the biggest deterrent for young LEO's from conducting DUI arrests? - lack of confidence
______ + ______ = alcohol - yeast + sugar
What type of alcohol do we consume? - ethanol
What type of drug is alcohol? - a CNS depressant
What is the name of the enzyme that aids the metabolism of alcohol? - alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme
How quickly will the average person's BAC drop per hour? - 0.015
"The number of grams of alcohol found in 100 milliliters of the person's blood" = ? - BAC
BAC is the number of _____ of alcohol in every 100 milliliters of blood. - grams
In which organ of the body does most of the metabolism of the alcohol take place? - liver
TN's DUI Statute? - 55-10-401
According to TN's DUI statute, it's illegal for anyone to be in physical control of a motor driven vehicle
while doing what 3 things? - 1. under the influence of some substance that causes mental and physical
impairment;
2. the person's BAC is 0.08 or above;
3. BAC of 0.04 or more and it's a commercial motor vehicle
, What case law determined that "physical control of a vehicle" is defined by the totality of the
circumstances, such as the location of the suspect, whereabouts of ignition key, if the motor was
running, the suspect's ability to direct the use/non-use of the vehicle, or the extent of the vehicle being
able to be operated or moved under its own power? - State v. Lawrence
What motorcycles won't qualify for DUI? - those under 50 cc
Does a motorized wheelchair qualify for DUI? - no
Can you use HGN in a jury court testimony? - no, but you can use it to determine probable cause
What are the 3 elements of a DUI? - 1. driving/in control of a motor vehicle, 2. on a public road or
premises frequented by the public, 3. while under the influence
"It is unlawful for any person to drive/be in physical control of any motor vehicle on a public road or
premises frequented by the public at large while having a BAC at or above 0.08" = ? - per se statute
DUI vs Per Se? - DUI = driving while under the influence;
Per Se = driving while having more than legal percent % of alcohol in blood
What does the chemical test prove for a DUI? What about for a Per Se? - DUI -> additional evidence of
impairment;
Per Se -> creates an inference of guilt
When making a DUI arrest, can you assume that chemical tests will be available? - no
"Any person who operates a vehicle within the state of TN is deemed to have consented to a breath test
to determine the driver's BAC (but only if the LEO has probable cause to believe the defendant was
DWI)" = ? - implied consent law
If a driver suspected of DUI refuses chemical tests, you can argue that this is a what? - inference of guilt
Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | With Expert Solutions
Does the average DWI offender fear arrest? - no
What is the biggest deterrent for young LEO's from conducting DUI arrests? - lack of confidence
______ + ______ = alcohol - yeast + sugar
What type of alcohol do we consume? - ethanol
What type of drug is alcohol? - a CNS depressant
What is the name of the enzyme that aids the metabolism of alcohol? - alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme
How quickly will the average person's BAC drop per hour? - 0.015
"The number of grams of alcohol found in 100 milliliters of the person's blood" = ? - BAC
BAC is the number of _____ of alcohol in every 100 milliliters of blood. - grams
In which organ of the body does most of the metabolism of the alcohol take place? - liver
TN's DUI Statute? - 55-10-401
According to TN's DUI statute, it's illegal for anyone to be in physical control of a motor driven vehicle
while doing what 3 things? - 1. under the influence of some substance that causes mental and physical
impairment;
2. the person's BAC is 0.08 or above;
3. BAC of 0.04 or more and it's a commercial motor vehicle
, What case law determined that "physical control of a vehicle" is defined by the totality of the
circumstances, such as the location of the suspect, whereabouts of ignition key, if the motor was
running, the suspect's ability to direct the use/non-use of the vehicle, or the extent of the vehicle being
able to be operated or moved under its own power? - State v. Lawrence
What motorcycles won't qualify for DUI? - those under 50 cc
Does a motorized wheelchair qualify for DUI? - no
Can you use HGN in a jury court testimony? - no, but you can use it to determine probable cause
What are the 3 elements of a DUI? - 1. driving/in control of a motor vehicle, 2. on a public road or
premises frequented by the public, 3. while under the influence
"It is unlawful for any person to drive/be in physical control of any motor vehicle on a public road or
premises frequented by the public at large while having a BAC at or above 0.08" = ? - per se statute
DUI vs Per Se? - DUI = driving while under the influence;
Per Se = driving while having more than legal percent % of alcohol in blood
What does the chemical test prove for a DUI? What about for a Per Se? - DUI -> additional evidence of
impairment;
Per Se -> creates an inference of guilt
When making a DUI arrest, can you assume that chemical tests will be available? - no
"Any person who operates a vehicle within the state of TN is deemed to have consented to a breath test
to determine the driver's BAC (but only if the LEO has probable cause to believe the defendant was
DWI)" = ? - implied consent law
If a driver suspected of DUI refuses chemical tests, you can argue that this is a what? - inference of guilt
