Breath & Blood Tests
When an officer is conducting a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver,
he will give the driver a
field sobriety test. The officer may then administer a breath test using a breathalyzer to
determine if the driver in question is intoxicated. The breathalyzer device
reveals alcohol concentration in an individual's system. A blood test
may also be administered by an officer in order to measure blood alcohol
concentration (BAC). In many cases, a breath test is the preferred method
for measuring a person's BAC.
Possible Problems with Breath or Blood Tests
Both of these tests must be given following specific guidelines. If any
of the procedures were not properly followed when a breath or blood test
was administered, the test may be considered invalid and not able to stand
in court. It is also possible that the testing equipment used for either
the breath or blood test is faulty. These possible contaminations of evidence
can be thoroughly evaluated by an attorney in order to build your case
against a
DUI conviction.
If you have submitted to a breath or blood test and have been charged with
a DUI, it is important to consult with a qualified attorney. Because officers
must follow strict procedures when giving these tests, it is possible
your charge may be contested because of how your breath or blood test
was administered. An experienced
DUI lawyer from The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman can
evaluate your case and prepare a
defense based on the details of your particular situation.