THE FAMILY FEUD YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF SWITCH IT UP
Pokemon
As one of the most popular gaming consoles, the Nintendo Switch draws the attention of gamers and nongamers alike. It offers hundreds of games for people of all different ages and preferences. If you’re thinking about adding to your family’s game collection, take a look at these five family-friendly options everyone can enjoy.
The Pokemon franchise has lasted for over two decades and continues to be a source of entertainment for people
of all ages. With Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, players can take on trainers, face gym leaders, or even play with other Pokemon trainers throughout the Galar region. Both games are capable of online connectivity to other real-world players, letting trainers battle and trade globally.
Super Mario Party and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
If you’re looking for fun multiplayer games, look no further. Super Mario Party and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe allow up to eight players to get together and play against each other, giving people the chance to race, fight, and compete in a friendly atmosphere. The games offer a number of terrains and game boards to play through, each with unique challenges for players to overcome.
Splatoon 2
This game offers a fun and colorful twist on a typical shooter game. Up to eight players can battle it out with one another and attempt to paint the other players with their own colors. Splatoon 2 can also be played online, making it a great family game. No matter how far away you are from one another, you can always play Splatoon 2 together for as long as you’d like. Video games are a great source of entertainment and relaxation, but it’s important not to overdo it. Remember to take small breaks to stretch, get something to eat, and head outside for some fresh air.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
There’s nothing like grabbing a group of friends to fight it out with your favorite video game characters. The Smash Bros. games have been around since 1999, making it possible for Link to fight head- on with Mario or Samus Aran to take on Fox McCloud. With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you can choose your favorite Nintendo, Sega, or Square Enix characters and see who comes out on top!
WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU REFUSE A BREATH TEST
In California, if somebody is lawfully arrested for driving under the influence, they are required to complete either a breath test or a blood test. It’s important to make a distinction
arrest chemical tests in the field because they might have special equipment that’s calibrated to be used in the field. As a result, we have to be careful about saying a test “in the field” is voluntary because it can vary. If someone refuses or is unable to complete a breath test after they’ve been arrested, and they refuse to submit or do a blood test, the DMV will attempt to suspend the license for one year on a first- time offense or longer for multiple offenses. When we get to court, the prosecutor pushes for increased penalties. They will charge refusal as an additional allegation or enhancement, and many district attorneys push for jail time, more classes, increased fines, and longer probation terms. Generally speaking, if somebody is convicted of a DUI and is found to have refused to submit to a chemical test, judges will impose a harsher sentence. So, it’s important that people know the difference between preliminary tests, field sobriety tests, and the post-arrest chemical test. When in doubt, and if you haven’t been arrested, agree to do a blood test and decline the breath test. You know you will be taken somewhere where a professional draws blood, and you do not need to do multiple tests. For anyone who is arrested, a blood test is also recommended.
between a preliminary alcohol screening test and a breath test that’s typically done on the side of the road by the car.
If you’re not on probation and you’re over 21, a preliminary alcohol screening by the car in the field is a voluntary test, but the test after the arrest is mandatory. If somebody refuses a breath test, then they would need to do a blood test. If they refuse a blood test as well, then they’re looking at enhanced penalties in court, which means stiffer punishments in court as well as possible DMV action that can result in a lengthy license suspension. In Los Angeles County, the post-arrest chemical test is done at a police station or hospital (or a portable trailer if it’s a DUI checkpoint). Other counties and some cities may do post-
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