While completely sober Joseph Errichiello was charged with drunk driving on two separate occasions due to failing field sobriety tests.  Both his breath alcohol and urinalysis came back negative each time.  This continues the debate on the inaccuracies field sobriety tests can create on proving one's level of intoxication.

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A Fresno City Council member was found guilty of a DUI after police found him asleep in his driver's seat wtih the key in the 'on' position.  This is a hot topic for debate in the public eye whether or not one should be found guilty of a DUI without physically driving a car.

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DUI: Is Jail Time the Best Answer?Throughout the years, this question has been raised by many drunk-driving defense attorneys, legislators, and many others when it comes to sentencing individuals for driving under the influence (DUI).  A long-time supporter of Mothers...

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This article discusses the crucial importance of the calibration and maintenance of breathalyzers.  These two terms are key to the accuracy and efficiency of the breathalyzer. 

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James Scesny, a Maccachusetts police officer, was found not guilty in a drunk driving case because the judge threw out his blood alcohol results.  The judge agreed with Scesny's lawyer that these results were taken without Scesny's consent and were therefore inadmissible in court.  Scesny was then only ordered to pay $200 in court fees and $50 in victim witness assessment. 

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Now this is a bit unusual. Apparently Bill Murray has driving a golf cart through town and was stopped for DUI.  Mr. Murray refused to take the breath test and Swedish officers apparently forced him to submit to a blood...

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As a DUI defense attorney in California, I have heard of several stories of cops letting fellow cops, judges and DA’s off for DUI. It’s one of those “favors” they sometimes do for each other. Well, in this case a...

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Mistaking diabetic shock for drunk and disorderly behavior

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Diets and DUI, Please follow the link for a storey on a Pilot that was arrested after officers suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/04/14/npilot14.xmlIt turns out the pilot was on a low carb diet and subsequent blood...

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When your blood is taken for testing after a DUI arrest, it’s properly labeled and taken care of, right?  That’s what’s supposed to happen with your blood sample.  It’s labeled with your name by lab professionals and the chain of...

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In the United States, laws are made based on the need for these laws and how effective they will be in improving safety or reducing crime, right?  Not with driving under the influence and other alcohol-related laws.  With the influence...

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Any law enforcement officer or politician will tell you that field sobriety tests give drivers an opportunity to show that they are not impaired due to the consumption of alcohol.  Many people view field sobriety testing as a means for...

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Most people know that a Breathalyzer is a device that is used in cases where a driver is suspected of driving under the influence.  This device is used to administer breath testing to determine if a driver is impaired or...

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If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, and you’re looking forward to telling your story to a jury who you are sure will understand your side and find you innocent, you may be looking forward to something that’s...

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Refusal of chemical testing when arrested for a DUI can land you in hot water with both law enforcement officials and the Department of Motor Vehicles.  You will lose your driving privileges for a length of time determined by any...

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If you are arrested for driving under the influence based on a display of odd traffic habits, an intoxicated appearance, failure of field sobriety tests, and a breath test reading that exceeds the legal blood alcohol limit, you will be...

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If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you’re going to need to hire the best legal representation possible to ensure that you are able to face these charges head-on and get the best outcome possible.  It...

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If you’ve ever had to take a drug test for employment, you know that some foods and beverages can cause a false positive result even if you’ve never taken any illegal drugs.  Just like poppy seeds can cause a false...

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The United States of America is supposed to be a country where everyone (in theory) is treated equally and given the same opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and other factors that cause us all to be...

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Driving under the influence is often charged as a misdemeanor, but the stigma that accompanies a DUI conviction can be just as harsh as one that comes with a felony conviction for another type of offense.  While driving under the...

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