What Factors Can Upgrade Your Charges to Aggravated DUI?
Aggravating factors involve specific details or situations that heighten the seriousness or culpability associated with a criminal offense. When a crime is classified as aggravated, it entails the possibility of more severe consequences, including elevated fines, extended periods of imprisonment, or an escalation of the charge to more serious levels, such as felonies. If you […]
D’oh! DUI?: The Potty Mouth’s Unique Attempt to Fool a Breathalyzer
Many misconceptions exist, things that need to be corrected regarding how to pass a breathalyzer test successfully. We believed we were acquainted with all of them, but a recent incident in Iowa City shattered that notion. In the early hours of November 1, around 3 a.m. (thanks to the Daylight Savings shift extending Halloween festivities), […]
The BAT Van: Denver’s State-of-the-Art Weapon Against Drunk Driving
If your nocturnal adventures in Denver involve scouring the city for free shots or dollar wells, be cautious on your way home, for a new adversary may be waiting to thwart your plans—the BAT van. Short for Breath Alcohol Testing, the BAT van is a cutting-edge mobile DUI testing center deployed by the Denver police […]
The Complex World of DUI Prosecution: The Controversy of Retrograde Extrapolation
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases often involve intricate scientific methods to determine a suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC). One such method that is widely used by law enforcement is retrograde extrapolation. This complex technique involves estimating a person’s past BAC based on the assumption of a constant alcohol metabolism rate. While it is a […]
Understanding Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): Impairment Levels and Legal Limits for Responsible Drinking and Driving
The legal driving limit for a person’s blood alcohol content is .08, but not everyone knows exactly what that means. So, we thought we would break down BAC for our readers to get a better idea of the levels of impairment and how they correlate with BAC. Bear in mind that there is no set definition for […]
D’oh DUI?: The Parked Car
It has been a while since we have run our “D’oh DUI?” series and we have seen some interesting cases, so far. Whether it’s been a Zamboni, a golf cart, a bicycle, or a horse carriage, the suspects have all been charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Today’s incident comes to us from Florida, where a call was […]
DUI Suspicion and B.A.C.
In the last few months a Colorado District Attorney and the Wisconsin Attorney General have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify an issue that could change the way felony DUI cases are handled. The issue in question is whether the constantly lowering rate of blood-alcohol content is justification to draw blood without a search warrant. The […]
Drunk? There’s an App for That
It’s crucial to stay informed about your blood alcohol content (BAC) level, especially when deciding whether it’s safe to drive after consuming alcohol. While we’ve all heard the general guidelines about alcohol consumption, today’s smartphone era provides us with helpful tools to assess our sobriety more accurately. Here are some apps that can assist in […]
U.S. Supreme Court: Blood-Alcohol Tests May Become Compulsory
The United States Supreme Court is currently at the center of a significant legal debate that could reshape the landscape of DUI law enforcement nationwide. At the heart of this debate lies whether drivers should be compelled to undergo a blood test without a warrant, challenging the boundaries of the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards citizens […]