instrument

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a tool,a machine used to accomplish something, a breath instrument

Some people get very upset when you call a breath instrument a "machine". In the field of forensic breath testing the term implies precision, accuracy, and following protocol.  

 

 

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See also: Evidence to the Contrary

See also: Certificate of Qualified Technician

See also: Approved Instrument

See also: Suitable Sample

See also: certificate of analyst, certificate of analysis

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Links to legislation in International Referral Database:

Colorado : Presumptions/Express Consent

Missouri : Missouri Code Definitions

Missouri : Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree in a Missouri DUI / DWI / BAC or other drunk driving case

Missouri : Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree in a Missouri DUI / DWI / BAC or other drunk driving case

Missouri : Assault Second Degree in a Missouri DUI / DWI / BAC or other drunk driving case

New York : Seizure and Forfeiture of Vehicles used in the Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle

New York : Operating while License or Privilege is Suspended or Revoked

New York : Penalties and Sanctions

New York : Drinking and Driving arrest procedures: Under 21 years old

Ontario : Instrument Test Record Card/Ticket

Ontario : Alcohol Drug Evaluation Demand and Screening Procedure

Ontario : Certificate of Qualified Technician

Ontario : Presumption of BAC

Ontario : Over 0 Novice Driver

Ontario : 3 Day Suspension Over 50 mg/100mL

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This DUI Law instrument page is for expression by students of law and forensic science in understanding and peer reviewing important DUI Law: instrument concepts, words, issues, and ideas. This site is not intended to provide DUI legal advice to the public. Members of the public with DUI law questions should consult and retain a DUI lawyer or attorney for proper legal advice. Because this instrument information comes from many sources who may not be DUI law lawyers or attorneys and because this site does NOT contain solicitor-to-client personalized advice it would be unsafe to rely upon this instrument information. This database was developed by Stephen R. Biss, Barrister & Solicitor, who practices law in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

 

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Intoxilyzer®  is a registered trademark of CMI, Inc. The Intoxilyzer® 5000C is an "approved instrument" in Canada.
Breathalyzer® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc., Breathalyzer Division. The owner of the trademark is Robert F. Borkenstein and Draeger Safety, Inc. has leased the exclusive rights of use from him. The Breathalyzer® 900 and Breathalyzer® 900A are "approved instruments" in Canada.
Alcotest® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc. The Alcotest® 7410 GLC is an "approved screening device" in Canada.
Datamaster®  is a registered trademark of National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc.  The BAC Datamaster® C  is an "approved instrument" in Canada.

 

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