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 […]
MN Judge Says Intoxilyzer 5000 is Reliable in DWI Cases
This month Scott County Judge, Jerome Abrams, ruled that the controversial Intoxilyzer 5000 breath testing machine is reliable in Minnesota DWI cases. The Intoxilyzer 5000 has long been the standard breath test machine used by the state for testing driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). A coalition of Minnesota criminal defense lawyers began a legal battle […]
