Thursday, September 12, 2024

State v. Fraughton

Recently the Court of Appeals decided a case that shows the importance of using special verdict forms in your DUI jury trial. 

There isn't really anything novel about the facts of the case or the decision made, but it is worth noting that the presence of a special verdict form is what the court relied upon to "easily dispatch" the defendant's arguments on appeal. 

It's a short case and one that is not groundbreaking, but it certainly is illustrative and gives guidance on good practices in DUI cases. You may read the full opinion on the link below. 

State v. Fraughton