One of the biggest pieces of evidence used against a defendant in a DUI-related matter is the blood or breath test evidence that supports that they were in fact over the limit at the time of the arrest. If you have submitted to a blood or breath test and the evidence suggests you were legally […]
I Think My Breathalyzer Test Was Wrong
Breathalyzer machines are far from perfect, which is why they don’t carry much legal weight in the courtroom. However, police rely heavily on these devices because they paint a seemingly clear picture of whether or not the driver in question has had too much to drink. These machines are supposed to undergo regular baseline and […]
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.
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 […]
