We rely on technology for countless tasks each and every day. However, we sometimes take these tech devices for granted by assuming that they are always working properly. If our equipment isn’t properly calibrated or it’s malfunctioning, we can end up trusting information that is incorrect. This is also true when it comes to breathalyzer […]
Can A Breathalyzer Be Wrong?
In the future we will almost certainly have a more reliable way to determine a person’s blood alcohol content via a breath test, but for now we rely on a breathalyzer. These machines are an inexact science, yet they often play a significant role in how a DUI case plays out. This is problematic, because […]
10 Factors That Influence Your Blood Alcohol Concentration
A number of clients who end up challenging a DUI charge argue that they didn’t believe that they were over the legal driving limit at the time they got behind the wheel. Calculating your BAC based solely on your height, weight and alcohol consumption isn’t an exact science, and a number of other factors come […]
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Minnesota DUI Procedure
The United States Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that suspicion of driving under the influence is not grounds in and of itself for authorities to draw a blood sample from a suspect without first obtaining a warrant from a judge. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling upheld a previous decision by the Missouri State Supreme Court which […]
Myths and Truths about Passing a Breathalyzer Test
There are plenty of urban legends when it comes to beating a breathalyzer test, but which techniques can lower blood alcohol readings? Below we separate the facts from the myths.