Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here « Driving Under Influence
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- The literal meaning of “Drunk driving” is that when a person is drunk while driving. However, it may also mean, a drunk person sitting idle in the car. Police can arrest such drivers before they cause harm to humanity.
You will be considered a “drunk driver if your body shows alcohol levels above a level of legal intoxication level. This can be examined through a blood test or breath test.
On What Conditions Can A Person Get Arrested?
A driver cannot be arrested based on wine smell coming from his mouth. However, other indications like bloodshot or watery eyes, slurred speech or the manner of driving prior to the stop, may give the officer right to arrest the driver.
Under What Circumstances Would The Police Ask For A Blood or a Breath Test?
Police may ask you for a blood or a breath test depending on the outcome of “Drunk driving”. For example blood test becomes necessary if there is a severe injury or loss of life.
Consequences For Drunk Driving
Consequences for drunk driving differ from country to country. Some of the penalties include:
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Confiscating driving license for a certain period
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Penalties differ from country to country and seriousness of the incident
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Jail
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Probation
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Community service
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Driver rehabilitation school
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Abuse counseling course
Since, accidents done due to drinking are crimes that are not done intentionally. Therefore, abuse counseling courses and driver rehabilitation schools can reduce these crimes to some extent.
Appropriate Way To Avert A Conviction
Some ways to avoid conviction include:
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Refuse to give the blood and breath test or prove these tests wrong.
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Prove yourself innocent by challenging a road side test.
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