A recent Twin Cities invention may help Minnesota’s bar-goers avoid DWIs. According to inventor Ryan Walden, “You have a speedometer in your car to help you obey the speed limit, yet we’re expected to obey drinking and driving laws without access to a tool that is supposed to help us obey the law.” Enter the […]
Breathalyzer 101: How to Fail the Test… Sober
The Intoxilyzer 5000 breathalyzer machine doesn’t just catch drunk drivers. There are many factors other than alcohol that can influence a breathalyzer test result. As a result, many American drivers are at risk of getting a DWI, even if they haven’t been drinking. How Does the Breathalyzer Work? It is crucial to understand that the breathalyzer does […]
[Video] – DWI Do’s
Back in June we premiered our first video – “DWI Don’ts” – an entertaining look at what not to do if pulled over for DUI. Now we bring you the sequel, “DWI Do’s.” This is a companion video that explains how to act and what to say if pulled over for drunk driving. Watch it […]
Field Sobriety Test: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
When a police officer suspects a person has been driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely try to administer field sobriety tests. One of the most common field sobriety tests is known as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Nystagmus is basically involuntary eye movement. It is a normal occurrence but is often intensified […]
BAC and the Human Metabolism
There are countless myths and misconceptions about ways to sober up fast. Many believe these myths and end up with DWI charges as a result. This article will debunk those myths by providing scientific explanations for alcohol’s effect on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and the human metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which the body […]
