Tips to Avoid DUI
The Anatomy of a DUI – How Alcohol Distributes Within the Body
In my last blog post regarding the Anatomy of a DUI (August 17, 2015) I provided a brief overview of how alcohol is absorbed into the body. This article will focus on how the consumed alcohol distributes throughout the body. Distribution: Once the alcohol moves from the stomach into the small intestine, it will absorb into the blood. Thereafter the alcohol is distributed throughout the body by the blood. Alcohol has an affinity for water. The blood will carry the alcohol to the various tissues and organs of the body, and will deposit the alcohol in them in proportion [...]
The Anatomy of a DUI – Absorption of Alcohol
In my last article I provided a brief overview of alcohol, mainly ethanol, which is the type of alcohol consumed by humans in alcoholic beverages. Ethanol is produced through the process of fermentation (up to 15%) and by distillation for beverages with higher alcohol concentrations such as rum, vodka, whiskey, etc. In this article I will discuss how alcohol is absorbed into the body. Alcohol is a Central Nervous System Depressant. It doesn't affect a person until it gets into their central nervous system, i.e., the brain, brain stem and spinal cord. Alcohol gets to the brain by getting [...]
The Anatomy of a DUI – An Overview of Alcohol
Over the past few months I have been asked by many individuals various questions relating to DUI. I believe that knowledge is power, and when you have the knowledge you are in a better position to protect yourself. Therefore, I decided to write this column to provide information relating to DUI so to educate and inform and to help individuals have a better understanding of DUI. Before I discuss the anatomy of an actual DUI arrest, I believe it important for the reader to have a basic understanding of the physiology of alcohol itself. By understanding how alcohol works [...]
The Busiest Bar Night is This Wednesday Evening… The Night before Thanksgiving!
Traditionally, the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving Day is the busiest bar night everywhere. This is because most people are off for the Thanksgiving holiday and friends and family are home for the holiday weekend. And because it's a busy bar night, law enforcement will be out looking to make DUI arrests… in fact, as many arrests as they can. Remember law enforcement agencies get federal grant money for every DUI arrest they make; it has become a funding mechanism for law enforcement agencies. The problem is they are not just looking for “drunk” or “impaired” drivers, they will arrest [...]
Palm Springs Gay Pride Tips to Avoid a DUI
Palm Springs Gay Pride Weekend is here! - This weekend - November 2-3, 2013 is Gay Pride weekend in Palm Springs, California and with it comes all the fun and festivities associated with Palm Springs Gay Pride. Be safe and enjoy the festivities. But remember, the Palm Springs Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, as well as other law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for DUI drivers. Here are some Tips to Avoid a DUI conviction: Tip #1. Don't drink and drive! If you have been drinking, call a taxi or have a friend drive you [...]
Stopped for DUI? Why you should Never, Ever Blow into a Breath Test Device… Especially Now!
I have always been of the opinion that if you are being investigated for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol by a police officer, NEVER, EVER blow into a breath testing device, and ALWAYS request a blood test. However, there are two exceptions: (1) if you are under the age of 21, you must blow into a breath testing device, and (2), if you are currently on probation for a prior DUI conviction, you must also blow into a breath testing device. Unless one of the above exceptions apply to you, here are FOUR reasons why you should [...]
