Drug and alcohol tests used by law enforcement agencies vary from state to state, and in many cases, from jurisdiction to jurisdiction within states.  However, they do provide law officers with a generally reliable means of determining if an individual has consumed alcohol beyond the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle.  The purpose of this blog post is to make you aware of the following two DUII tests, both of which are commonly used throughout the state of Oregon.

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You made a mistake.  Now you are facing charges that could ruin your driving record, cost you your driver’s license, send you to jail or prison, and/or cost you thousands of dollars in fines and spiked insurance rates.  However, there is hope.  In the state of Oregon, eligible drivers charged with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) can choose to participate in a Diversion Program, which upon completion, dismisses the offense.   Therefore, it is important to understand the law and to know your options when faced with a DUII in Oregon.

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