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Jul 3, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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ORANGE COUNTY JUDGES DECIDED FOR NOW NO BREATH TEST RESULTS WILL BE USED IN EVIDENCE?

DO YOU THINK THIS WILL CHANGE WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU GET PULLED OVER FOR DUI?

 

SHANNON

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Sageman read my blog
Jul 4, 2008 | 2:41 AM

No because other sobriety tests are acceptable. The field sobriety test is still regarded as a reputed method to determine ones sobriety. Best thing to do regardless is refuse a breathalyser and don't answer any questions with out an attorney. I've seen sober people get popped for one glass of wine because they took a breathalyser and talked to the police. All they want to hear is that you have been drinking. All you need to say is you want to talk to an attorney.

I have no love for drunk drivers I was ran over by one as a kid, but the harsh laws today are seldom subjective and the tests far from accurate (aside from the field sobriety test) because they don't take in to account a multitude of different factors.
Ericjhach read my blog view my photos
Jul 4, 2008 | 8:33 AM

The idea is to not drink and drive.
Stay sober or have someone else drive and you will not have anything to worry about.
thewizard read my blog view my photos
Jul 5, 2008 | 6:30 PM

Do you know that the first step of the sobriety test is NOT to shine the flashlight in your eyes and monitor retinal expansion?

In fact, 98% of people who are SOBER would fail that test.

They number one reason for a cop to do this, if he doesn't have an illegal, aftermarket tester built into his flashlight, is to wreck your night vision for the 'walk the line' section. The light they use is bright enough to make you see spots, like an old flash bulb.
Sageman read my blog
Jul 5, 2008 | 7:15 PM

Eric ~ That too.... Yet I've known people pulled over and accused of being inebriated when they had not even had a drink. It's ridiculous how often this is used as an excuse to pull someone over.
rottweiler7575 read my blog view my photos
Jul 6, 2008 | 4:36 PM

No Because I haven't had a drink and been behind the wheel in 42 yrs...
apoc7241 read my blog
Jul 9, 2008 | 1:55 PM

Wow, there is so much misinformation here it is funny! The breatalizers have been thrown out for years. These slick talking attorneys have gotten our judges to believe that the person just had a shot of Nyquil and that is why their BAC was .020. First of all the first test with the light is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus or HGN. They don't shine the light in your eyes, just angle it to watch for the involuntary jerkiness. Also, thanks to attorneys, law enforcement will demonstrate EVERY exercise prior to you doing it so you can't say you didn't know what to do. The legal limit in the State of Florida is .08 and most of the DUI's that are arrested are well over .15 or almost twice the legal limit. One or two beers will NOT get you to tis level, only steady drinking for a period of time will. As far as an attorney goes, the Supreme Court has ruled that you are NOT entitled to an attorney at this point. So, if you refuse to answer questions or take the exercises, you will be arrested and charged with DUI and your DL will be suspended for one year, even if you are not guilty. Bottom line is that DUI drivers kill people. You can't stop them just like we'll never win the war on drugs, thank our judges and courts for that one.
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shannon_butler

Originally from San Diego I have traded one sunny place for the other. I have called Orlando home for the last 8 years. I live downtown with my rescue dog Tucker.

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