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Glossary of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Legal Terms
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Vehicle: A motor vehicle, car, truck,
motorcycle. In some states, a DUI, DWI or drunken driving conviction can result
from driving a bicycle, riding a horse, driving a snowmobile, or even a
motorized wheelchair.
Vertical Nystagmus: Nystagmus that occurs
when the eyes gaze or move upward along a vertical plane.
Vestibular System: The system of
fluid-filled canals located in the inner ear that assists in balance,
coordination and orientation.
Vestibular System Nystagmus: Nystagmus
caused by a disturbance in the vestibular system.
Voir
Dire:
Jury selection. In those states that allow a jury trial for drunken driving
cases, either the lawyers or the judge (or both) will question potential jurors
about their background and qualifications to sit as jurors in the case. This
process is called voir dire, and is extremely important in defending a DUI, DWI,
or related drunk driving case. Both the prosecution and the defense are entitled
to fair and unbiased jurors, in those states that allow jury trials in DUI, DWI,
or drunken driving cases. Voir dire is the process by which the parties learn
about the potential jurors, and determine whether or not the drunken driving
case is a proper one for the potential juror to hear.
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