DUI
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Understanding the Effects of Alcohol: Drunk Driving
The active substance of all alcoholic beverages – ethyl alcohol – in high doses for the central nervous system is a depressant, i.e. it slows down the processes occurring in the higher nerve centers of the brain. Ethyl alcohol is a flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor; it is a potent drug that first…
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Did the breath machine used in my DUI arrest work properly?
In many DUI cases, the breath evidence is the strongest evidence to be used in the case. The margin of testing error, and the fact that alcohol levels in the body are constantly changing means that no machine can ever be 100% accurate. However, there are certain procedures that are followed with breath testing devices…
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Staying Out Of DUI Trouble
No one wants a DUI arrest and conviction. It can make one’s life miserable for quite a long time. That being said, there are some common sense things one can do to avoid driving intoxicated. First of all, never listen to hearsay nonsense. If the person isn’t a doctor they don’t know what they’re talking…
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Cases and legalities of Driving under Influence in Florida
The Florida law considers DUI as an offence. It is confirmed by impairment in normal faculties, illegal blood alcohol or breathing alcohol level at .08 or more. First time convicts should remember the following: Fine amount: The first time convicts are usually fined between $500 up to $2,000. When the blood alcohol level reaches .15…