by RJ Ferraro | Jan 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A driver cannot be charged with DUI unless there is evidence that they were driving while over the legal limit. This is most usually established by giving a field sobriety, or breath test, to show the level of intoxication of the driver. If the breath test results...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The moment you see the flashing blue and red lights of a patrolman’s car after you’ve been drinking may stay with you forever. The feelings of anxiety and rush of adrenaline are high, and may cause you to panic. Then, when the officer asks you to step outside the...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The percentage of alcohol in your blood is referred to as the BAC (blood alcohol content). DUI charges rely on the BAC at time of arrest, which is measured by the arresting officer by methods such as a breath test. When you blow a BAC above the legal limit, the...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 1, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
“If I get pulled over, should I take the breath test?” The short answer is – that depends. The long answer is below (and it’s long!)I have a feeling you could ask a bunch of DUI lawyers if you should take the breath test and get a bunch of different answers. I think...
