Daily Archives - April 9, 2016

What Is Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

Kevin Spade2017-07-28T06:48:25+00:00An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a special kind of tool that is connected to your vehicle’s ignition. This tool is used as a safety precaution for convicted DUI criminals, who had their driving privileges reinstated. It works in the following way – if you wish to start your car, you will first need to submit yourself to a breath test. If the device will to determine that your BAC equals or surpasses .05%, the car will not start and you will not be able to go anywhere. If it is your first DUI offense and your BAC was lower than 0.15%, it is up to the judge to decide whether or not you need to have an ignition interlock device installed inside your vehicle once your driving privileges are restored. The device is going to remain in your car for up to a year. However, if your BAC was above...

What It Takes To Prove DUI In Court

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:23:54+00:00There are several things that the prosecution will have to prove in court in order to get you convicted for DUI. All elements should be indicating that you were in fact driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. It is the job of the prosecutor to make sure you are convicted for the crime and it is the job of a qualified and experienced Sacramento DUI lawyer to demonstrate that certain elements do not fit into this picture. With that said, first of all, the prosecution will need to prove that your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) was above .08%. It can be demonstrated through blood tests or via the breathalyzer. However, if you were charged with driving under the influence of illegal substances (drugs), there are certain blood and urine tests that will be taken into consideration. The law enforcement officer may use the field sobriety...

Information About DUI Field Sobriety Tests

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:24:21+00:00It is no secret that the number of DUI accidents all over the nation is constantly growing. In these conditions, it is only natural that the law enforcement officers are inclined to make their best in order to comprehend any and all potential DUI offenders. New DUI checkpoints are being placed on roads every month. Hence, if a law enforcement officer had probable cause, he or she can pull you over for inspection. If a police officer is going to have reasons to believe that you were driving under the influence of alcohol, he or she will conduct a certain field sobriety test, which will determined whether or not you were committing a Sacramento DUI offense. There is a number of field tests that law enforcement officers are able to conduct and here are some of the most common: Horizontal gaze nystagmus. Nystagmus is when you are involuntarily jerking...