What should a driver do if accused of DUI?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mrh2008, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. full speed

    full speed Heavy Load Member

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    Refusal at least in Cali would get you suspended. WOULD GO ON YOUR RECORD and companies would ask you about it. A heap of trouble, but know they can not stick a needle in your arm against your will.

    Best bet don't smoke it. It's not worth the trouble if you want to drive a truck.
     
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  3. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Unless they get a judge involved....
     
  4. full speed

    full speed Heavy Load Member

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    Realy, I would think human rights would be all over that.

    But like I said your best out is not to smoke it.
     
  5. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Supreme Court ruled that blood can be forcibly taken with a warrant.
     
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  6. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You change your lifestyle and stop being a sleez. If you must use a professional do it legal and go to NV. Otherwise you're just asking for trouble.
     
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  7. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    Ok, will the Cherry Patch do ?
     
  8. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    I'm a misspelling nut and usually misplace my nut..
     
  9. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    I don't know but I'm sure it will! Anytime you walk into a place and they have a sex menu up on the wall you've got to check to see if you're still alive.
     
  10. kencat

    kencat Bobtail Member

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    This is where the "implied consent law" comes into play
    source: http://impliedconsent.org/impliedconsentlaws.html

    Basically is you refuse to comply with a request for either a field sobriety test or a BAC test your licenses will be suspended, you'll have to fight it in court costing a lot of money and head ache. I think you did the right thing complying with the officer, I do agree also with others that said do NOT ever admit to anything, even of guilty make the law do it's job and prove your guilty.
     
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  11. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    if you are clean, you want to take the blood test. That takes control from the cops, and puts a state recognized medical expert in your corner. You have the winning hand.
     
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