The moments leading up to a DUI stop may be among the most terrifying you ever experience. While you might expect that the investigating officer will ask you to take certain tests during the stop, you may not realize that you have previously agreed to some of these tests when you got your driver’s license….
Many people believe that refusing to take a breath or blood test after they’re stopped for DUI will help them avoid the tough penalties that follow a DUI conviction. While it helps to keep evidence against you out of the hands of the prosecution, avoiding BAC tests carries its own repercussions. Due to implied consent…
When you’re arrested for DUI in West Palm Beach, the arresting officer asks for you to take a chemical test to measure your BAC or blood alcohol content. Typically, the officer will request a breath sample, but blood and urine tests are other options. Most of the time, officers rely on the Intoxilyzer 8000 —…
Drinking and driving remains one of the most common crimes in South Florida, despite numerous ad campaigns warning drivers of the dangers of doing it, and the serious drawbacks a charge can have on a person’s life, even if they’re never convicted. Drunk driving claims thousands of lives each year, and police departments across the…
Defense attorneys have long discussed the myriad of issues related to breathalyzers that cause them to produce questionable results. Yet, courts far and wide continue to treat them as the holy grail of evidence for alcohol intoxication in DUI cases. The breathalyzer test result is perhaps the most incriminating piece of evidence for anyone accused…
Florida is experiencing rapid growth, with development on the rise as more people move to enjoy its beautiful beaches and diverse culture. Due to the spread-out nature of residential and commercial areas, most Floridians rely on a car to get around. Unfortunately, owning a car and being licensed to drive are privileges that can be…
Defense attorneys throughout Florida have been challenging the accuracy of breathalyzer machines — and the fact that their results are permitted in court as evidence against DUI defendants — for many years. Breathalyzer tests help law enforcement officers confirm their suspicions that a driver may be too drunk to drive, but a number of factors…
It’s no surprise that Palm Beach County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. With low unemployment, high wages, and its proximity to pristine beaches, many people can enjoy a high quality of life. The City of West Palm Beach is also on the rise, and it has a lot to offer residents and…
For as long as breathalyzer test results have been convincing juries that defendants were impaired behind the wheel, defense attorneys have been studying the accuracy of these results to prevent innocent people from false convictions. Breath tests, like those conducted on the Intoxilyzer 8000 — Florida’s only breath test machine approved for evidentiary use —…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, and most people can’t operate a car normally at a BAC of 0.08. This isn’t to say that driving after drinking any amount is against the law. If you’ve had one drink and your driving is not affected by the alcohol, you likely won’t be suspected of…
