Category Archives: Chemical Tests
Long Beach Police Use Faulty Breath-Test in Two Cases
Long Beach police officers have been using a faulty breath test device for more than a month. A technician found the device to be unreliable early in May when it showed an alert for a bad fuel cell. After clearing … Continue reading
Refusing a Breathalyzer Test Is Now Legal in Georgia
On Monday morning, a new ruling from Georgia Supreme Court made a major change in the state’s DUI law: police officers can no longer compel drivers to take a breathalyzer test. Previously, according to Georgia case law, officers could compel … Continue reading
Breathalyze Pilots Before Takeoff
We’ve heard stories about pilots taking off while under the influence. I’ve written about such incidences. Denzel Washington even played one in the movie “Flight.” Now New York legislators want to breathalyze pilots before taking off. “It’s a prevention measure … Continue reading
Marijuana Breathalyzers Tested in California
You’ve been hearing me say it for quite a while: Marijuana breathalyzers are coming soon. And it seems as though they’ve arrived. Police officers in California teamed up with Mike Lynn, CEO of Hound Labs, which developed a marijuana breathalyzer … Continue reading
