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What Is Transdermal Monitoring?

If you have been convicted of DUI, you can face consequences ranging from fines to imprisonment to remote monitoring devices. These remote monitoring systems send regular updates to police or agencies, informing them of your alcohol consumption between scheduled blood alcohol content (BAC) tests. One common device is the transdermal monitoring system, which constantly measures BAC through a person’s sweat.

A transdermal monitoring devices is but one of the serious penalties you can face after a DUI conviction. If you are facing DUI charges, an experienced Arizona DUI attorney from Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., may be able to help. To discuss your case, contact our offices today by calling 602-510-9999.

When Are These Monitors Used?

Although the amount of alcohol that escapes your body via your sweat is considerably less than the amount found in the breath, these monitors can still track the small amounts of ethanol with relative reliability. This means that a person convicted of a crime involving alcohol may be asked to wear a monitoring device. The charges that can lead to transdermal monitoring may include the following:

  • DUI
  • Domestic violence
  • Assault and battery
  • Other offenses when alcohol was a contributing factor

For many people, the use of these transdermal monitors can replace other, stricter forms of testing. This can cut back on the expenses of the state, as keeping a convicted individual in already overcrowded prisons can prove extremely costly.

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If you have been convicted of a DUI, there may be ways to reduce your sentencing away from imprisonment. Although these penalties can still prove relatively strict, they are typically preferable to time in prison. To learn more about your options, contact an Arizona DUI lawyer with Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999 today.