Driving under the influence is unfortunately a very serious, yet very real crime within the United States today. When an individual partakes in driving under the influence of substances which could include, but not be limited to: alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drug substances, and other foreign objects they are not only submitting themselves to a heightened risk of being involved in a serious accident, but also other individuals all around them. Yet, one problem within DUI law enforcement that has occurred in the past, and present is that of breathalyzer false-positives, which unfortunately are causing more and more individuals to be falsely charged, and ultimately convicted of a DUI.

Understanding Breathalyzers

“What are breathalyzers?” you might ask. Breathalyzers are instruments that are used to register an individual’s blood alcohol content. How the device actually works is that it requires an individual to blow into a tube-like portion and from that breath the machine then display’s the individual’s BAC score. However, these devices are notorious for producing false results due to what is actually within an individual’s breathe whether it is something that an individual has eaten, if they have smoked, whether or not they have false teeth, and even if they have any medical conditions.

New Invention Could Mean New Hope For Drivers

Recently, a new invention has come to play that claims to not only help with the issue of false-positives, but also help individuals get their true results when dealing with breathalyzers.  Ron Lloyd, an ex-law enforcement agent from Georgia, has created a new ingestible powder known as the Breathalyzer Equalizer that is said to be the “antidote to breathalyzers” for drivers. Lloyd stated that the powder is not there to help intoxicated drivers break the law and not get caught for the action, but to help normally drivers who simply go out for a drink not be punished for having a good time, and soberly, and responsibly getting home.

The powder is said to help mask alcohol residue in the mouth, and some other aspects, but cannot help those drivers who are clearly intoxicated and over the legal limit. False-positives are a very real aspect of breathalyzers, and DUIs that occur every single day, whether you believe it or not. When you, or a loved one has had an issue concerning a false-positive make sure to contact an experienced DUI attorney today in order to start fighting for your case, and your rights.

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Today, driving is a pretty average portion of life for many Americans. We rely on driving for multiple aspects of our life whether it be going to work, running errands, or picking up our loved ones. Without driving we could not accomplish a lot of things. However, something that is so useful to us as a society is also very dangerous, especially when alcohol becomes a part of the mix. Driving under the influence of alcohol, or other drugs is a crime within the United States, but also puts many people at a high risk of becoming involved in a serious accident.

Understanding the Legal Aspect of a DUI

Yet, what are the actual consequences of drinking and driving? When dealing with the legal aspects of drinking and driving you face many different consequences that can impact your life now, and later as well. Some consequences that you could face from a legal aspect include, but are not limited to:

• Expensive legal fines
• License suspension
• Jail time
• Probation
• Required participation in post-DUI programs
• Rehabilitation services
• Required installment of an ignition interlock device

The Personal Consequences of a DUI

Although an individual faces extensive consequences when it comes down to the legal system they face many consequences that impact their personal lives as well. When you commit a DUI crime you are not only impacting your life legally, but personally on multiple levels. Many times, individuals are either fired, or let go of their employment when they are charged, and later convicted of a DUI. Individual’s can also expect that their insurance rates will go up as well. When you are charged with a DUI and are either going through a divorce, or already have where child custody has distributed you can easily either have a change in custodial rates, or ultimately lose them as a whole.

When it comes down to driving under the influence at the end of the day it does not get you from one place to another, but from one problem to the next. However, when you are charged, or falsely accused of driving under the influence it is extremely important that you consult an experienced attorney immediately in order to help fight for your rights, and your case as whole.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.

We Offer Full Bilingual Services for Croatian-Speaking Clients

Personal Injury Cases are Taken on a Contingency-Fee Basis You Pay No Attorney’s Fees Unless We Win Compensation For You

Free Consultations Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Visa & MasterCard Accepted

Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C. 129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-1548
Fax: (316) 264-4704