Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here 10 DWI/DUI Myths and Their Facts – Part – 2 »
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- In the previous part you must have read few myths and their facts. This is the next part of the article about myths and facts of DUI/DWI. In this article also you will read about some other myths and facts of DUI/DWI cases.
Myth # 6:
It is believed that the breathalyzers and other breath testers are accurate.
Fact:
There are too many sources of error in breath testers. These errors affect the result of these breathalyzers test.
Quit Smoking or Get Ready for DUI Arrest
You should consider this thing. In our breath a compound named acetaldehyde is present that is falsely recorded as alcohol by breath analyzers.
The most important that tobacco smokers must know is the fact that the levels of acetaldehyde in their lungs are much, much higher than those in the lungs of non-smokers. This means that the possibility of false high readings on a Breathalyzer or other machine is greater for smokers.
So with this there comes another reason due to which the smokers should quit smoking and that reason is the danger of arrest and false conviction of DWI/DUI. So I must advise the smokers to quit smoking before they are arrested for DUI/DWI.
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Investigation of DUI Cases: What are the SFST’s? »
In this article we have described about the tests which the cops ask a person to perform during a DUI or drunk driving offense stop. The information that is provided in this article is pertinent to DUI offenses across the nation as SFST stands for Standard Field Sobriety Tests which means they are considered to be standard across the United States.
Investigation of DUI Cases:
What are the SFST’s? How do CA courts deal with FST’s that are not performed in accordance with NHTSA? These are the frequently asked questions about SFST’S. I have tried to give the answer to these questions.
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How to Avoid a DUI/DWI Arrest »
Imagine that you have gone out for a dinner, to a party, or to spend an evening with friends. There you have taken a couple of drinks for example 2 to 3 drinks over a two hour period. Still you feel fine enough and you are sure that you will be able to drive home safely without any problem.
While traveling towards home on the way to home, a very minor, nit-picking traffic violation is committed by you such as:
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You have rolled a stop sign.
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You have run a yellow light.
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You have not come to a complete stop behind the white line at an intersection.
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You have changed lanes without a turn signal.
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You have changed lanes within 100 feet of an intersection
At the same time while you commit that violation an officer is on DWI STEP patrol that night, this means that he is there to perform a specific duty of making some DWI arrests and for this he is getting an overtime. He has seen your violation for which he pulls you over. He comes close to your car and asks for your license and registration. You hand it over to him and ask him if anything is wrong. He might shine his flashlight directly into your eyes, which makes you wince. He then asks you that,
“How much have you had to drink tonight?”
What will you do if this happens to you?
First and most important thing is that, you must understand that once you are asked this question that how much you had to drink that night, you are now become officially the subject of a DWI investigation, so be serious and don’t take it lightly. Because from now everything you say and whatever you do is being recorded as an evidence against you, so behave and answer wisely considering it to be a serious matter.
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What if you are arrested for DUI in Missouri? »
If we talk about Missouri DUI, driving under the influence does not mean driving under the influence of alcohol but it refers to driving under the influence of drugs. Instead of DUI the DWI is used to refer to drunk driving, or driving while intoxicated, in Missouri. In regards to DWI conflictions the state of Missouri operates under a per se law. This law states that a person can be arrested by cops for DWI if he or she has blood alcohol content (BAC) tests at .08% or higher. This means that, although your driving might appear safe, but if there is enough alcohol in your system, you can be convicted of a DWI.
Procedure for DUI Arrest in Missouri
When you are stopped by the cops as a suspicion of DWI, the officer who has stopped you will ask you to submit to a BAC test. If you refuse to take this test, then this refusal of yours will be used against you in court. This will cause you to face tougher administrative penalties and a longer license suspension time. It is up to you that if you wish you can contact to an attorney before deciding whether or not to take the test. It is directed by the state law that you should be given 20 minutes to try to talk to a lawyer to discuss your choice.
Consequences of DUI Arrest in Missouri
As a result of a Missouri DWI arrest you will face two cases, one of them in the criminal courts and another is the administrative hearing. In case if you refuse to take the BAC test or if the results are .08% or higher, they will give you only 15 days to file the paperwork for the administrative driver’s license hearing. If you fail to do so, it will result in a loss of driving privileges. Due to this reason, it is necessary to have an attorney working on your case to ensure that you have your hearing ad complete your paperwork on time.
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Road Signs that Make Drivers Feel They are Drunk »
Friends from all over the world sent me these road signs that make people feel they are drunk or some thing. they shake their heads and look again. Well, it is not that the drivers are under influence it is just those road signs are made that way. please let me know which road sign did you like most or have seen before. Are thee any legal implications for these signs like you can plead not guilty for dui because these road signs were distorted.
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