one friend is deceased , but still seat belted in the car , and one friend who was thrown from the vehicle , sustained moderate injuries .
Highway Patrolman Green suspects ' alcohol might have played a role in the crash and asks Mark to perform a series of field sobriety tests . Mark fails the tests , and is arrested and charged with DWI . Mark awaits his Initial Appearance in court , while the Highway Patrol Reconstruction Team reconstructs the crash , calculates the approximate speed of the vehicle , and determines other pertinent facts .
The Highway Patrol Officers review the case with the District Attorney before Mark ' s initial appearance . It is agreed that Mark can be charged with reckless driving , speeding , four counts of felony assault , and one count of involuntary manslaughter . Mark ' s toxicology tests revealed a blood alcohol level of . 21 and further evidence shows he was driving at 75 miles per hour at the time of the crash .
The Judge formally reads the charges , advises Mark of his rights , and appoints him an attorney during his initial court appearances . Mark posts bail while he awaits his arraignment . You are working with a Criminal Justice university course . The professor has asked you to create a case study on this case that will provide her students with a real world situation that demonstrates the basics of the class . Your case study must :