Recent Posts in BAC Tests Category
| March 22, 2011 |
| Low Zinc Diet May Cost You a DUI Charge |
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Scientific research shows that a high blood-alcohol level may not be a result of high alcohol consumption. According to a study performed at the University of North Dakota, researchers discovered that the metabolism of alcohol is dramatically affected by zinc intake. In the subjects on a low zinc diet, blood-alcohol levels increased rapidly within 15 minutes of consumption of measured amounts of alcohol. About twice as much alcohol was present in their blood as was present in the subjects with normal zinc diets. In addition, greater amounts of alcohol remained in the blood for longer periods of time for those with a zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiencies tend to develop in individuals who regularly consume large amounts of alcohol. This deficiency will cause a higher alcohol concentration and slower elimination, resulting in abnormally high blood-alcohol tests.
If you or someone you know is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges, you will need an experienced and qualified attorney on your side. The Los Angeles DUI attorneys at
Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience, and have been successful in many of these types of cases.
Contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. We will listen to all the facts surrounding your unique case and devise a proper plan of action. |
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| January 07, 2011 |
| Jaime Pressly Arrested on Suspicion of DUI |
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Actress Jaime Pressly, known for her Golden Globe nominated performance in the television show "My Name is Earl," was arrested after police officers pulled her over and performed a field sobriety test. She was taken into custody Wednesday night. Pressly was riding with passengers, but police did not release their names. There was no information released on the location of the offense or whether she agreed to take a breath test. The actress is scheduled to appear in court February 7, 2011.
If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, you will need an experienced and qualified attorney on your side. The DUI criminal defense attorneys at the Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience, and have been successful in many of these types of cases. Contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. We will listen to all the facts surrounding your unique case and devise a proper plan of action.
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| October 29, 2010 |
| What is the most accurate DUI test in Los Angeles? |
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The most accurate test to register what a person's blood alcohol level is, at any given time, is to draw blood. The police do not like to have a person get their blood drawn and will discourage them from taking the blood test.
Many clients have come in and said that the police told them that if they gave blood, they would be in custody longer. The reason the police do not like to permit a person to give a blood sample versus a breath test is simple, it is because it takes too long and requires more work on their part. Technically, by discouraging a person from giving blood, the police are violating the dictates of the Implied Consent Law. Otherwise, what is the point of having a choice, if a person is tricked or pressured into taking the blood test. The problem is, that proving this improper conduct can be very difficult. There are so many factors that can be attacked related to the methods and circumstances surrounding a DUI case. However, to really evaluate whether you should fight your case, you must speak to a seasoned Los Angeles DUI attorney.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, contact our office today. Our Los Angeles DUI attorneys have handled thousands of DUI cases and have a combined 75 years of experience. Call the Hedding Law firm today at 818-986-2092. |
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| October 19, 2010 |
| Can Mouthwash Increase BAC Levels? |
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Carol Ries, 50, pleaded guilty to drunk driving after crashing into the back of a car at a stoplight. When pulled over she admitted to drinking 3 glasses of Listerine that afternoon, and police found a bottle of the Pfizer-manufactured mouthwash in Ries' car. Her BAC from a breathalyzer registered lower than the 0.08 legal limit, but a second test was administered to her using a different device. That test measured her BAC at 0.30. Listerine contains between 26.9% and 21.6% alcohol. The open bottle of alcohol in the car charge was dropped, but she may still have to serve up to 93 days in jail and pay a $500 fine for drunk driving.
Alcohol based mouth-wash can increase your BAC level because the alcohol can stay in your mouth and then be blown into the breathalyzer. That alcohol is thought to evaporate within 15-20 minutes. For this reason, it is important that police wait about 15-20 min. before administering a breath test when pulling someone over.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI, contact our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm will collect all the facts pertaining to your unique DUI case and fight the charges against you. Our number one objective is to get your charges dismissed, we will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your case. |
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