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Rising Blood Alcohol is a Defense to California DUI
Alcohol enters the blood stream after it is ingested through the walls of the stomach and the lower intestines. This process is called absorption. During absorption, a person’s blood alcohol content will continue to rise until it “peaks.” The alcohol is then slowly eliminated from the body. Continue reading
Probable Cause in DUI Cases
California State Finance Director, Ana Matosantos, provides us with a platform to discuss a very common issue in many DUI cases: Probable Cause. According to the Sacramento Daily Journal, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of … Continue reading
Diabetic condition mistaken for DUI
The symptoms police often associate with being under the influence of alcohol are similar to a diabetic who may be experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). When a police officer stops a driver and smells alcohol, he will have the driver … Continue reading
