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North Carolina DWI Implied Consent: Roadside Breath Tests vs. Official Blood or Breath Testing

North Carolina drivers who are suspected of impaired driving may undergo two main types of breath or alcohol tests: a preliminary screening at the roadside and an evidentiary test under the state’s implied consent laws. These procedures are guided by statutes like G.S. 20-16.2, which defines the expectations placed on…

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Analyzing the San Diego Study of Sobriety Tests: SFSTs Accuracy and Legal Implications

The San Diego Study, conducted in 1998, stands as a cornerstone in the evaluation and validation of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) for detecting drivers with blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) at or above 0.08 grams per deciliter.  As we delve deeper into this influential research, we move beyond the foundational…

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