Navigating a DUI Stop: Steps to Protect Yourself
Encountering the alarming sight of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be an unsettling experience, particularly if you’ve consumed alcohol. During those crucial moments before an officer approaches your vehicle, maintaining your composure and being prepared is essential to safeguard your rights in the event of DUI charges. Remember that anything you […]
What Is Considered Refusal to Cooperate with DUI Tests?
Merely by driving a vehicle in Colorado, you implicitly consent to undergo impairment tests when requested by law enforcement. Declining to participate in these tests will lead to an automatic one-year suspension of your driver’s license for the initial refusal, and the courts may consider this refusal as evidence against you. However, there are various […]
The Debate Surrounding Marijuana Breathalyzers: A Closer Look at Hound Labs’ Solution
In recent years, the legalization of recreational marijuana has sparked numerous debates and challenges, especially concerning road safety. While studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that marijuana impairment may not be as severe as alcohol impairment, the question of identifying and penalizing drugged drivers remains a significant concern. Traditional field sobriety tests […]
D’oh! DUI?: The Potty Mouth’s Unique Attempt to Fool a Breathalyzer
Many misconceptions exist, things that need to be corrected regarding how to pass a breathalyzer test successfully. We believed we were acquainted with all of them, but a recent incident in Iowa City shattered that notion. In the early hours of November 1, around 3 a.m. (thanks to the Daylight Savings shift extending Halloween festivities), […]
The BAT Van: Denver’s State-of-the-Art Weapon Against Drunk Driving
If your nocturnal adventures in Denver involve scouring the city for free shots or dollar wells, be cautious on your way home, for a new adversary may be waiting to thwart your plans—the BAT van. Short for Breath Alcohol Testing, the BAT van is a cutting-edge mobile DUI testing center deployed by the Denver police […]
The Unconventional Response to DUI Charges: A Florida Woman’s Millionaire Aspirations
Dealing with the aftermath of a DUI is a daunting experience for most individuals. Concerns about prospects and the impact on employment weigh heavily on their minds. However, there are exceptions to the norm, as exemplified by a 22-year-old Orlando woman who took an unconventional approach to her DUI incident in October. Despite facing charges […]
The Complex World of DUI Prosecution: The Controversy of Retrograde Extrapolation
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases often involve intricate scientific methods to determine a suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC). One such method that is widely used by law enforcement is retrograde extrapolation. This complex technique involves estimating a person’s past BAC based on the assumption of a constant alcohol metabolism rate. While it is a […]
The Groovy DUI: When Disco Fever Meets Legal Trouble
In late August 2015, the disco fever was alive and kicking for one Wyoming man who found himself in a peculiar situation – arrested for DUI under circumstances that could rival a scene from a ’70s disco movie. This cool cat initially drew the attention of law enforcement when he was pulled over for speeding […]
How Accurate Are DUI Tests?
Law enforcement officers employ a variety of tests to assess a driver’s impairment before determining whether they are fit to operate a vehicle. Among the initial assessments is the field sobriety test, a set of evaluations designed to gauge a driver’s balance, coordination, and cognitive abilities. Tasks such as walking in a straight line, balancing […]
The Cannabix Breathalyzer: Coming to a Squad Car Near You
One of the difficulties of charging a driver with driving under the influence of marijuana is the difficulty of detecting the drug easily. Without a blood test, it is hard to know exactly how impaired a smoker is when they are pulled over for suspicion of DUI. One Kal Malhi, the President of Cannabix Technologies and retired […]