Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
Sorry Cal. Hopefully you can navigate the system with expediency and not too much cost.
I believe the same here in MN. I mean, if you’re only .04 (had just a beer or two), I don’t see the reason for putting up a fight about the road test and breathalyzer. Legally, you can do it. But at the same time, now you’re going to court, and a whole bunch of hassle.Wait, you refused the breathalyzer AND have you license? In PA that’s an automatic DL suspension.
I don't think he refused the breath test because he said he was a .04.,Wait, you refused the breathalyzer AND have you license? In PA that’s an automatic DL suspension.
I thought this was the case in CA as well but after further review, you can refuse any roadside tests, just not the one at the station.Wait, you refused the breathalyzer AND have you license? In PA that’s an automatic DL suspension.
Are you sure you don’t want to show us your rooster as well?Culver’s is pretty good. Better tasting burgers than Five Guys, imo.
Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I see what you did there, Rock.
That’s too bad. Between rideshare apps, taxis, friends and walking, there really is never any reason to risk driving impaired.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
He isn’t sure he was speeding at all, though he’s certain he was falsely accused.So how fast were you going?
I've read the same thing on other sites. Field tests will only give the officer PCYou are 100% wrong on road side tests. They are only used to gather evidence against you. Any lawyer will say said nothing and take the mandatory test at the station.
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He’s the victim here. Let’s stay focused on that.He isn’t sure he was speeding at all, though he’s certain he was falsely accused.So how fast were you going?
But we shouldn’t focus on such trivial details, like speed and alcohol consumption. Do you realize how large the home builder who employs him is? Or do they only build mansions?
This is never a good idea GB. I had a 4 pack of high noon behind the driver seat that been there for weeks. They checked it and agreed no open containers.
I took it from my cabin to my house and just forgot to take it out. I agree, bad move leaving it in there.This is never a good idea GB. I had a 4 pack of high noon behind the driver seat that been there for weeks. They checked it and agreed no open containers.
I think I'm legally impaired after reading this thread.
This is an incredibly jurisdiction (i.e. state) specific issue. Anyone reading this read should not assume anything being stated in this thread on the issue applies to his jurisdiction.Wait, you refused the breathalyzer AND have you license? In PA that’s an automatic DL suspension.
This is consistent with my jurisdiction as well.The law varies from state to state.
In New Mexico, ,08 is over the legal limit, meaning you are presumed to be intoxicated. .04 and below means you are presumed to not be intoxicated, and it is historically impossible for a prosecution to overcome that presumption (assuming no allegation regarding intoxication from anything other than alcohol). From .05 to .07, there is no presumption either way, and a prosecution would have to show significant evidence in addition to the breath score to obtain a conviction.
I think I'm legally impaired after reading this thread.
AM I BEING DETAINED??!?
My wife's high school best friends both married cops and we got obliterated at their High School Reunion. They brought out the breathalyzer and of the six of just one fail, a 110 pound woman. The cops could barely stand and both drove home. My wife and I walked.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
You must be new here.This is consistent with my jurisdiction as well.The law varies from state to state.
In New Mexico, ,08 is over the legal limit, meaning you are presumed to be intoxicated. .04 and below means you are presumed to not be intoxicated, and it is historically impossible for a prosecution to overcome that presumption (assuming no allegation regarding intoxication from anything other than alcohol). From .05 to .07, there is no presumption either way, and a prosecution would have to show significant evidence in addition to the breath score to obtain a conviction.
However, it may not be consistent with other jurisdictions as DUI laws vary greatly from state to state. Nobody in this thread should assume anything anybody is posting here definitively applies to his jurisdiction.
Handheld breathylizers are not reliable but for detecting the presence of alcohol. In other words, they are far more likely to be affected by mouth alcohol and variance. Some may be affected by radio frequency interference. In short, their recordings are likely not admissible in court.My wife's high school best friends both married cops and we got obliterated at their High School Reunion. They brought out the breathalyzer and of the six of just one fail, a 110 pound woman. The cops could barely stand and both drove home. My wife and I walked.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
In urban areas I agree. far fewer options away from civilization though.That’s too bad. Between rideshare apps, taxis, friends and walking, there really is never any reason to risk driving impaired.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
I wish.You must be new here.This is consistent with my jurisdiction as well.The law varies from state to state.
In New Mexico, ,08 is over the legal limit, meaning you are presumed to be intoxicated. .04 and below means you are presumed to not be intoxicated, and it is historically impossible for a prosecution to overcome that presumption (assuming no allegation regarding intoxication from anything other than alcohol). From .05 to .07, there is no presumption either way, and a prosecution would have to show significant evidence in addition to the breath score to obtain a conviction.
However, it may not be consistent with other jurisdictions as DUI laws vary greatly from state to state. Nobody in this thread should assume anything anybody is posting here definitively applies to his jurisdiction.
It was the breath test machine, Intoxylizer for sure, not sure the model. Not a hand held buy online thing. It was the real deal.Handheld breathylizers are not reliable but for detecting the presence of alcohol. In other words, they are far more likely to be affected by mouth alcohol and variance. Some may be affected by radio frequency interference. In short, their recordings are likely not admissible in court.My wife's high school best friends both married cops and we got obliterated at their High School Reunion. They brought out the breathalyzer and of the six of just one fail, a 110 pound woman. The cops could barely stand and both drove home. My wife and I walked.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
That said, don't confuse this with a blood or the breath test machine (most jurisdictions use the Intoxylizer 8000, I believe) back at the police station or mobile police unit or wherever. These devices are far more reliable and their readings very likely are admissible in court.
With the above in mind, it's a terrible idea to buy a portable breath test device to bring with you when you're out drinking and rely on it to determine whether to drive home.
Don't tell me what to do. You're not my lawyer.Nobody in this thread should assume anything anybody is posting here definitively applies to his jurisdiction.The law varies from state to state.
In New Mexico, ,08 is over the legal limit, meaning you are presumed to be intoxicated. .04 and below means you are presumed to not be intoxicated, and it is historically impossible for a prosecution to overcome that presumption (assuming no allegation regarding intoxication from anything other than alcohol). From .05 to .07, there is no presumption either way, and a prosecution would have to show significant evidence in addition to the breath score to obtain a conviction.
Correct, I’m not.Don't tell me what to do. You're not my lawyer.Nobody in this thread should assume anything anybody is posting here definitively applies to his jurisdiction.The law varies from state to state.
In New Mexico, ,08 is over the legal limit, meaning you are presumed to be intoxicated. .04 and below means you are presumed to not be intoxicated, and it is historically impossible for a prosecution to overcome that presumption (assuming no allegation regarding intoxication from anything other than alcohol). From .05 to .07, there is no presumption either way, and a prosecution would have to show significant evidence in addition to the breath score to obtain a conviction.
Fewer, but still enough that driving impaired is inexcusable imo.In urban areas I agree. far fewer options away from civilization though.That’s too bad. Between rideshare apps, taxis, friends and walking, there really is never any reason to risk driving impaired.Have you blown into one? I have some friends who are cops and we've done it at parties a few times (they probably shouldn't have used the equipment for such things, but...) It's "hard" to blow over. I was 7 (5%, 12 ounce) beers and a shot deep, was definitely impaired and still wasn't over .08Field sobriety tests are designed to not have you pass. From what I remember reading/hearing about them, you should always refuse those. It will never help you.Are erroneous field sobriety tests common? What about Breathalyzer results?
As far as refusing the roadside breathalyzer, I'm pretty sure you can refuse that and get one at the station instead. Those are more accurate. But you can't refuse everything without losing your license automatically, from my understanding, at least in most (if not all) states.
I kind of wish I hadn't done it because it makes it pretty tempting to think "I probably won't blow over" but I drive for a living so always err on the side of leaving the car where it is and finding another way.
Here (Ontario) refusing the breathalyzer is the same punishment as taking it and failing.
Yeah if only they had people you could call and pay to have them pick you up and take you somewhere before Uber and Lyft existed…….Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.
What it uber and Lyft don't actually exist where I live? Does that mean I still have an excuse?Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.
If they don’t exist there because cars don’t exist there, then you’re ok.What it uber and Lyft don't actually exist where I live? Does that mean I still have an excuse?Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.
When me and two friends went to Cooperstown for a Weekend, we were out one night and tried to get an Uber to go to a place right outside of town. We weren’t getting a response and asked the bartender what’s up and he says “There’s no Uber here. Everyone just drives drunk.”If they don’t exist there because cars don’t exist there, then you’re ok.What it uber and Lyft don't actually exist where I live? Does that mean I still have an excuse?Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.
If true not surprised. These clowns anymore will try anything to get their quota up. Next time you have every right to film you being stopped. if the cop has issue with it he's breaking your rights. Get badge number and name of them too and car # as well. Don't offer up anything either.So it was a Friday. I woke up around 9pm. I was hungry and had bad heartburn. The wife was staying at her mom's and took off to Culver's to get a burger and a mixer. The mixer is ice cream.
The ice cream didn't fix the heartburn so I decided to go get some milk.
It is around 10pm at this time. I drive to a T in the road. My house is right and to get milk is left. I go left and milk is about a mile away. I am almost there and see blue lights and pull over in a safe parking area.
Turn on my dome lights and put my hands over the steering wheel.
A Trooper pulled me over for speeding. Within 90 seconds I was out of the car and I was arrested a minute later when I refused and road side tests.
I was yelled at, man handled and treated extremely unprofessional. I was taken to county jail.
I was accused of slurring my words, hiding my eyes and he smelled alcohol. They mentioned open container too. I had a 4 pack of high noon behind the driver seat that been there for weeks. They checked it and agreed no open containers.
Who did that in this thread? You just being woke?Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.
I didn't realize preventing vehicular homicide was a "woke" issue. You learn something new every day on the infernets.Who did that in this thread? You just being woke?Now that Uber and Lyft exist, there is really no excuse for driving while impaired.