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Bell Island

Bell Island is an attorney at Island Law Office, PC, LLO in Gering, Nebraska, practicing since 1994. He represents clients in criminal defense, DUI/DWI, domestic violence, felony and violent crimes, sexual assault, personal injury, wrongful death, and civil litigation matters. He is admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, Scotts Bluff County Bar, and the Federal District Court of Nebraska. Bell earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law and his B.A. in History and Soviet Studies from Hamline University.

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Feb 15

Prescription Drugs and DUI

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2024

Whenever the police see a person who acts in an unexpected way, they believe they are under the influence. Rather than consider the likely options, such…

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Feb 15

Method Validation, Proficiency Testing and Quality Results

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2024

We know government labs create a conveyor belt mentality in their testing process. They force the techs to push through as many samples as they can,…

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Longer You Blow Higher You Go

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Last Modified on Jul 17, 2025

When I see a breath test is given, I always hear, “keep blowing” or “blow harder”. These commands make the subject keep blowing long after they…

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Feb 15

How Accurate is that Breath Test

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Last Modified on Jun 04, 2024

Breath tests are based on assumptions. Assumptions that there is a ratio between the alcohol in the blood and the alcohol in the breath. These assumptions…

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