SCRAM Devices – Alcohol Monitoring Systems

SCRAM Devices - Alcohol Monitoring Systems

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Colorado Uses SCRAM to Track Alcohol Levels for DUI

Colorado uses an alcohol monitoring system called the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) to track alcohol use for some individuals convicted of a DUI. Law enforcement after a DUI conviction often requires the use of the SCRAM system as part of the sentencing or condition of probation.

Understanding Alcohol Monitoring in Denver DUI Cases
A DUI is a serious offense that can have long-lasting consequences on your life and career. If you are facing charges, it is essential to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Colorado uses technology like alcohol monitoring in DUI convictions. The purpose of this device is to help monitor the amount of alcohol consumed by defendants convicted for driving under the influence. These devices continuously record alcohol levels.

Depending on the specifics of your case, we can fight to avoid alcohol monitoring or advocate for it as a sentencing alternative. The attorneys at DUI Law Firm Denver understand how the system works and help to protect your rights during a DUI case. Contact us to start building a solid defense today!

What Are Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Systems?

A continuous alcohol monitoring device monitors and records alcohol levels. The individual wears the SCRAM device on the ankle and records the blood alcohol levels from the skin. This information is available for use during any future court proceedings, such as a trial or sentencing hearing. Probation officers use the system to track the presence of alcohol in the probationer's system.

How Does the SCRAM System Work?

The SCRAM device works by measuring blood alcohol concentration through the skin. It does this by using a small sensor that measures the level of alcohol present. The SCRAM device then transmits the results via radio frequency signals to a receiver. The receiver stores the information and sends it to the probation officer.

As a community-based corrections tool, alcohol monitoring can apply as a term of release from jail or as an alternative to incarceration. Portable alcohol monitoring tracks individuals outside of prison or jail.

How Long Does a DUI Offender Have to Wear the SCRAM Bracelet?

In some cases, a DUI offender may have to wear the SCRAM bracelet after completing their sentence as a condition of parole or probation. For example, if required to attend an alcohol treatment program, they may need to wear the SCRAM device until the completion of the program.

In other situations, the SCRAM device will remain with them for the duration of their probation.
If convicted of a DUI, wearing the SCRAM device can offer benefits.

  • Deter alcohol consumption

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How Much Does the SCRAM Bracelet Cost?

In Colorado, offenders wearing the SCRAM device pay a one-time installation fee and daily monitoring fee to cover the operating costs. The costs vary, but the longer a person wears the device, the more their total cost becomes over time.

Can a SCRAM Ankle Bracelet Trigger False Alerts?

False alerts can occur when the SCRAM device detects an individual's body temperature rise above normal levels. However, these false alerts do not mean that someone is drinking or consuming alcohol. They simply indicate that the wearer's body temperature has risen.

Other triggers can include consuming certain non-alcoholic substances or exposure to chemicals from spray tanning. The SCRAM devices can make mistakes in accurately tracking alcohol use.

False positives can result in offenders going back to jail, having bonds revoked, or additional wear of the SCRAM bracelet.

Can SCRAM Devices Overstate the Alcohol Level?

The SCRAM device should only detect ethanol, which beer, wine, and liquor contain. Certain foods and medications also contain ethanol. SCRAM works by measuring alcohol released through the skin. This type of measurement may not accurately assess a person's actual blood alcohol content. The Transdermal Alcohol Concentration may generate results showing alcohol levels up to five times greater than the person's accurate levels.

Can A Defendant Fight A Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Bracelet Requirement?

Once convicted of a DUI and sentenced to wear a SCRAM device, a defendant must file a motion with the court to request removal of the device.

After monitoring without incident for an adequate time, a person would potentially have a better chance at a successful motion. However, compared to incarceration, a defendant may realize the benefits of alcohol monitoring. When an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet is a condition of release, the outcome is more favorable than staying in jail.

What Happens If I Drink While Wearing a SCRAM?

A person who drinks while wearing a SCRAM device could face additional charges. These charges could be related to driving under the influence or driving with a suspended license.

A person should not consume alcohol when wearing the SCRAM device because drinking alcohol registers with the SCRAM device. It may lead to arrest or other consequences.

A Strong DUI Defense

DUI Law Firm Denver represents clients facing DUI charges. We build a case to protect your rights. Our strategy includes extensive knowledge of the law and the science used in blood tests and transdermal alcohol testing. We question the evidence of alcohol consumption and build a strong case in your defense.

Each experienced attorney at DUI Law Firm Denver supports our clients with dedication and care throughout the process, whether we settle or fight the case in DUI court. Depending on the details of the case and the client's DUI history, we may fight against SCRAM as a probation condition or support it as a jail alternative.

We customize the approach for each case to achieve the best outcome. Our main goal is to protect your rights and freedom against drunk driving charges.

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