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Breathalyzers used by the police department detect alcohol, and nothing but alcohol.

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What if you don't breath hard into a breathalyzer?

If you don't breathe hard enough into a breathalyzer, the device may not be able to accurately measure your breath alcohol content. This could result in an inconclusive or inaccurate reading. It's important to follow the instructions provided with the breathalyzer to ensure a reliable result.


What year did the breathalyzer test start?

The first breathalyzer test was invented in 1954 by Robert Borkenstein, a police officer in the United States. His device allowed for the quick and non-invasive testing of a person's blood alcohol content through their breath.


Can illegal drugs be passed through a man's semen after?

No, illegal drugs cannot be passed but a man who uses them may indulge in other types of risky behaviour such as unprotected sex and may expose himself and you to infectiosn such as HIV. Also illegal drugs may cause reduced fertility and/or abnormal sperm casuing genetic damage.


Is it legal to make passengers take a breathalyzer if the driver blows zeros?

I don't have much experience here, but I believe that if the passengers are under 21 and the officers have probable cause to believe that they were drinking, it's legal. That's assuming that the officer is looking to make an arrest for underage consumption


Can you get convicted of a DWI if no breathalyzer test was administered?

Indeed you can be convicted for DWI, regardless of whether or not a breathalyzer was used, if the Police officer that stopped you had reason to be suspicious of you being intoxicated while driving; ie: you were swerving or driving really slow, then proceeded to pull you over and could tell you were drunk by possibly your actions either verbal or non verbal they can bring up charges in the court of law and have a reasonable case against you. I wasn't there but if you actually were DWI it was probably pretty obvious to the officer so I would save your self some time and plead guilty. Good luck to you anyways. The above is the most ridiculous answer I've ever heard. ANY defense lawyer specializing in drunk driving cases would be able to get you off if there was no breathalyzer nor chemical test done to prove intoxication. Without these tests the definition of intoxication would be at the whim of the arresting officer. "He looked drunk to me."

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No, marijuana cannot be detected using a standard breathalyzer. Breathalyzers are designed to detect alcohol levels in the breath, not drugs like marijuana. To detect marijuana use, a blood, urine, or saliva test would be required.


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All, I repeat, ALL illegal drugs can be detected in your bloodstream.


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How long can 8 ounces of alcohol be detected by a breathalyzer?

The detection window for alcohol on a breathalyzer typically ranges from 6 to 12 hours after consumption. This can vary based on various factors such as metabolism, hydration level, and the type of alcohol consumed.


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