Our Drunk Driving Blog
Even if you only have the occasional glass of wine with dinner or use medicinal marijuana, you would be smart to keep up with Oregon’s ever-changing DUII laws. Follow our attorney blog to learn about how law enforcement catches people, what your rights are when asked to take a breathalyzer, and how a DUII attorney could be your best friend when you are charged.
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Does a Keychain Alcohol Detector Create a False Sense of Security?Companies like BACtrack are advertising keychain breathalyzers as great gifts. How accurate are keychain alcohol detectors and how helpful are they really?
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What is a DUII?Driving under the influence of intoxicants is operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs to the degree that mental or motor skills are impaired.
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I blew in to the breathalyzer, but it gave two different resultsIn Oregon, the officer conducting the breath test is supposed to have you provide two samples and administrative rules determine if the results are valid.
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What’s the difference between DUI, DUII, and DWI?DUI, DUII, and DWI all refer to the same crime, but in Oregon, the crime is Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, shortened as DUII.
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Can I expunge my DUII? How about my DUII when I did diversion?Under Oregon law, driving offenses (including traffic offense convictions, such as speeding tickets) are not expungable.
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I blew under a .08, how can I be charged with a DUI?The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) in Oregon is .08 percent by weight of alcohol in the blood. Thus, a BAC of .08 or higher, at the time of driving, would make you guilty of a DUI.
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What is the SCRAM device?SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring and is one option for confirming non-consumption on a 24/7 basis.
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Can I drink while in diversion?As of June 23, 2011, anyone entering in to the diversion program must agree, with a few exceptions, not to use intoxicants during the diversion period.
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I got arrested for a DUI, but didn’t fail the field sobriety tests, but did fail the breath test. What now?Oregon also has a law requiring you to submit to a breath test if asked by an officer. If you refuse, DMV will suspend your license for between 1 and 3 years.
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I got a DUI, is it a felony in Oregon?A DUI becomes a felony if the new offense occurs within 10 years of at least 2 prior DUI convictions.