This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee is joined by forensic consultant Jan Seminoff to talk about continuous alcohol monitoring. From ignition interlocks to ankle bracelets, more and more people are finding themselves under strict supervision programs—but not always for the reasons you’d expect. Jan shares how everyday products, medical conditions, and even static electricity can cause false positives, and why his new My CAM Program aims to prevent these cases before they spiral into jail time or custody disputes.
Jan Seminoff brings a unique perspective, with experience as a Saskatoon police officer, paramedic, and now forensic consultant specializing in alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases. He has seen how monitoring devices can misfire—clients jailed over a single fleeting reading, SCRAM ankle monitors triggered by static guard spray, or hospitality workers flagged simply from alcohol vapors. Too often, courts treated these results as violations without considering scientific flaws.
To address this, Jan created the My CAM Program, a practical $47 educational course for anyone on alcohol monitoring. It includes video lessons, written modules, quizzes, and a 100-page workbook with log sheets and checklists. Users can revisit the material for the full term of their monitoring, with targeted modules for issues like diabetes, medications, diet, or workplace exposure.
Accessible without court approval, the program applies not only to probation but also to family law disputes and even roadside breath tests. Its goal is prevention, better record-keeping, and empowering people to protect themselves from unfair outcomes.
Also, this week we celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day – the most important day of the year at our firm. Join us as we raise a glass to the glory of the seas and dream of future pillaging on calm waters.
⚓ Watch the full video on our Acumen Law channel: https://youtu.be/M4xJUPzsiiU?si=p3C6neUWxTlSb3tR
