What is a SCRAM bracelet?

SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor.  It is an alcohol motioning device which subjects must wear around their ankle to provide continuous monitoring. These devices are usually ordered for repeat DUI offenders in PA but may also be ordered for other criminal defendants when the court believes that alcohol consumption must be prohibited.

What kind of products can set off a false violation?

Any product that contains alcohol should be avoided.  Common products include:

• Mouthwash
• Hair gel
• Cough Syrup
• Hand Sanitizers
• Cologne
• Inhalers
• Many household cleaning products
• Paint thinner
• Nail polish remover
• Feminine hygiene products

Other ways a SCRAM bracelet can change your life

• While not painful, SCRAM devices are annoying and stressful
• It’s embarrassing wearing this thing and having people ask questions and judge you
• You always have that fear in the back your mind that you might use a product that will cause a violation or accidentally cause a tampering violation
• While you can shower with a SCRAM bracelet, you cannot swim, bathe or sit in a hot tub because submerging the device will trigger a tampering violation

Can I get this thing off of me?

If you have been ordered to use a SCRAM device, you really should have a lawyer.  There are many things which could falsely trigger a violation which can get you into all sorts of trouble.  At The McShane Firm, we know the science behind these devices and can fight to protect you.  We also offer a free SCRAM review to see if there is any way we can get this device off of you.  Please call 1-866-MCSHANE now for more details.

Justin McShane

PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane is the President/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC - Pennsylvania's top criminal law and DUI law firm. He is the highest rated DUI attorney in PA as rated by Avvo.com. Justin McShane is a double Board certified attorney. He is the first and so far the only Pennsylvania attorney to achieve American Bar Association recognized board certification in DUI defense from the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.