When you hear about DUI cases, the star witness is often a machine – the Datamaster DMT. This device is like a detective in a box, sniffing out blood alcohol content (BAC) from a person's breath. Let's unravel the mystery of the Datamaster DMT, especially its role in DUI cases in Alaska. The Dat...
There's a lot of confusion out there about DUI and OUI laws, especially in Alaska. Let me clear up a few things: It's Not Just About Driving: In Alaska, the law says no to operating or having control over a vehicle while under the influence. That means you could get in trouble just for sitti...
Introduction Standardized tests have been researched extensively and are generally accepted due to their proven reliability and accuracy in numerous studies. For instance, Stuster (2006) demonstrated over 91% accuracy in officers' decisions using SFSTs at the 0.08% BAC level, emphasizing their r...
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is basically involuntary eye movement, and it's got some interesting science behind it. Nystagmus and DUI: The Inside Scoop Officers use Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) and Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGN) tests on the field. The deal is, the more your eyes wiggle involunt...
Introduction: In the world of DUI cases and breathalyzer tests, there's more to consider than just the amount of alcohol you've consumed. One factor that can impact your breath alcohol concentration (BAC) results is the presence of mouth alcohol. Let's learn about what mouth alcohol is, how it c...
Dealing with a DUI charge? It's tough, really. Especially with that strict 0.08% blood alcohol limit. It's the same across the board but hits hard for those caught up in it. Let's dive into this 0.08% thing – it's a big deal in DUI law, and if you're in Alaska, even more so. Back in 2000, the fe...
Let's dive into something pretty innovative in the justice world – Alaska's therapeutic courts. These aren't your run-of-the-mill courtrooms. They're about digging deep into why people end up in front of a judge and finding ways to stop it from happening again. Let me shed some light on how these...
Retrograde Extrapolation, is something I consider in every DUI case because it offers a way to estimate a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of alleged driving or operating. This method can heavily sway the outcome of a case, so it's worth discussing with anyone facing DUI charges ...
Picture this: a DUI case hinging on the suspect's Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). It seems simple - higher BAC, more booze in the system, right? But here's where it gets tricky. This isn't just about how many drinks someone had. We've got to talk about how fermentation can...
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