Alternatives to Jail in for your 2nd or 3rd
Orange County DUI Arrest - SCRAM
S.C.R.A.M. stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring.
Scram is a tamper-resistant ankle bracelet that tests your skin for alcohol to determine if the individual wearing the bracelet is consuming alcohol.
The screenings are continuous and are uploaded through your phone system daily.
In other words, while you're wearing the bracelet, you can not consume alcohol or else your drinking will be detected.
How will SCRAM help my Orange County DUI case?
Unlike Jail, the court views your voluntary participation in the SCRAM program as combating your drinking problem.
Regardless of whether or not you may have a drinking problem or just have "bad luck," successful completion of SCRAM may reduce or eliminate your jail sentence for your Newport Beach DUI arrest.
How long do I have to wear the SCRAM device?
The length of time you may have to spend on the SCRAM device will vary based on the circumstances and severity of your Orange County DUI arrest.
Is SCRAM device expensive?
Verses the time you would have to take off from work to go to jail, SCRAM is an inexpensive alternative to Jail time. There is usually a fitting fee and a daily rental of the device itself. For more information, contact your Orange County DUI attorney 877-717-2889
Is the SCRAM device ever wrong?
The SCRAM device tests for the presence of alcohol. Thereby if you are working with chemicals that contain alcohol, SCRAM will test positive for alcohol.
However, the alcohol used in cleaners and even face products has a very potent for of alcohol that evaporates quickly which shows as a high spike of alcohol on the SCRAM device followed by the quick burn off.
The individuals monitoring the device knows that this is not the typical pattern for alcohol that you would consume. Nevertheless, it is best not to take chances and avoid all products containing alcohol.
