This Summer, researchers in California discovered that obese, or formerly obese, people who have had gastric bypass surgery can register blood alcohol levels well above the legal limit after consuming just one glass of wine. And in another study, at the University of North Dakota, scientists have concluded there can be a drastic affect in the metabolism of alcohol based on your zinc intake. In the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers conclude that people with low zinc intake had nearly two times the level of detectable alcohol versus people consuming the same number of drinks without any such zinc deficiency. Plus, the study found that the alcohol levels remained higher for longer durations for those with low zinc levels.
The Georgia DUI laws do not set different standards of alcohol detection for the differing persons in our population. Rather, Georgia DUI laws have a one-size-fits-all standard, proscribing a breath alcohol or blood alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more within three hours of driving. Georgia DUI laws further mandate that all breath alcohol tests must be run on an outdated and unreliable device known as the Intoxilyzer 5000. The Intoxilyzer 5000 was first introduced in the 1980’s and remains the only evidentiary breath testing device permitted under Georgia DUI laws.
George Stein and his seasoned legal team of Georgia DUI lawyers are well trained and knowledable in dealing with the inaccuracies and unreliability of the Intoxilyzer 5000. We strive to attack this device for our clients by utilizing scientists, doctors and other experts. Clearly, with all the medical research now available concerning diet, zinc, and other conditions, the Intoxilyzer 5000, with its one-size-fits-all parameters is an outmoded method in the 21st Century.
About Stein & Ward: Stein & Ward, LLP is a law firm dedicated to contested DUI and vehicular homicide cases in Georgia. George Stein represents clients all across Georgia and is the author of the book entitled Georgia DUI Law (Lexis Publishing Co.) Read the latest DUI related articles at the Stein & Ward websites: www.GeorgeStein.com and www.TheDUILawyer.com.
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There are about 40,000 DUI arrests in Georgia annually. Of course not all of these arrests are legitimate. The police are often overzealous and this sometimes results in a bad arrest. Since there are many legitimate defenses to this crime, a qualified DUI defense lawyer can often help you get your charges dismissed. If you feel that you were falsely accused by the police or just not treated fairly, then you should call my office immediately.
There are about 40,000 DUI arrests in Georgia annually. Of course not all of these arrests are legitimate. The police are often overzealous and this sometimes results in a bad arrest. Since there are many legitimate defenses to this crime, a qualified DUI defense lawyer can often help you get your charges dismissed. If you feel that you were falsely accused by the police or just not treated fairly, then you should call my office immediately.
What is the 10 day rule?If you refuse to take a blood, breath or urine test, then you are facing a one year suspension of your drivers license in Georgia. In order to avoid this nasty one year suspension, you must request a special hearing in writing to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. If you fail to request the hearing within 10 business days of your arrest, your license will automatically be suspended. You should take note that if you do take a blood, breath or urine test and you score a .10 or higher, you must also request a hearing within 10 days of your arrest. Failure to do so will result in a suspended license.
