Archive for August 6th, 2006

Breath Test with Blood in the Mouth

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Posted in Breath Tests | No Comments »

Dr. Ronald Henson has shared the following observations about breath testing of individuals who have blood in their mouths, usually following a traffic accident. If blood is found in the mouth ... Read more..

Palmaka II

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Posted in Case Law Update, Intox 5000 | No Comments »

Palmaka II (Palmaka v. State - A06A1060) was published on July 27, 2006 by the Court of Appeals.  It is a bad case for the defense on the issues presented ... Read more..

Mel Gibson’s DUI arrest

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Posted in DUI Arrests That Made the News | No Comments »

This story appeared on TMZ.com TMZ has learned that Mel Gibson went on a rampage when he was arrested Friday on suspicion of drunk driving, hurling religious epithets. TMZ has also ... Read more..

Portable Breath Test : the Alco-Sensor

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Posted in Breath Tests, PBT's | No Comments »

The PBT is recommended for use after the field sobriety tests, although an officer will frequently employ before other FST's, which fundamentally prejudices his evaluation of the other tests. Administration ... Read more..

The Odor of Alcohol: Enough to Arrest?

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Posted in Studies | No Comments »

Police may not be able to detect the odor of alcohol on the breath of drivers who are pulled over for investigation, a recently reported study shows. The odor of an ... Read more..