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Blood Testing

May 27, 2011

Today’s topic of discussion concerns blood testing and how they could impact the success or failure of the defense in your case. Blood testing is by far the most accurate method of determining a person’s blood alcohol content. However, as accurate as it is, many problems can arise with the sampling, storage and testing of a blood sample.

Many issues arise during the collection of the client’s blood. For instance…

Tags: blood alcohol content, Blood testing, gas chromatagraph, OUI case, OUI defense attorney, proper documentation

Maine OUI – Blood Test

October 1, 2009

Blood testing in Maine is serious business. Having a blood sample drawn following your arrest is a traumatic experience. When you are arrested for DUI in Maine, a police officer has the right to request a chemical test of his choosing. That chemical test includes breath, urine or blood. While the preferred method is breath, …Continue Reading →

Tags: BAC, Blood testing, DUI, DUI Defense, Maine DUI arrest, Maine OUI

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Offense: OUI
Maximum Sentence: 364 days jail, $2,000.00 fine
Mandatory Minimum Sentence: 2 days jail, 90 day loss of license, $500.00 fine
Result: Not Guilty verdict.

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OUI - Operating Under the Influence.: This is Maine's legal definition for drunk driving. OUI includes automobiles, snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. OUI encompasses drug impaired driving as well as drunk driving.

DWI - Driving While Intoxicated.: This term is used in some jurisdictions to describe drunk driving, including New Hampshire.

DUI - Driving Under the Influence.: This is the most commonly used term in most jurisdictions throughout the U.S. to describe drunk driving.

OWI - Operating While Intoxicated.: This term is used by only a few jurisdictions to describe drunk driving.

For simplicity sake, DUI & OUI will be used interchangeably on this website.

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