Breathalyzer Tests
A breathalyzer test is a common part of a DUI arrest. This device is designed to quickly establish the approximate blood alcohol content (BAC) of an individual believed to be driving under the influence. However, breathalyzers are not always as correct as police officers may assume.
A DUI conviction can lead to serious punishments. Jail time, costly fines, and probation are all at risk. However, if you have been charged with this crime, you should not assume that you will automatically receive the maximum sentence. If you have been arrested with a DUI, contact an Arizona DUI attorney at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., to learn about your rights to defense. Contact us today at 602-510-9999 for a free consultation.
Problems with Breathalyzer Tests
Results from breathalyzer tests may be used in court, but the tests are not always administered or calibrated correctly. The following factors may greatly alter the accuracy of a breathalyzer test:
- Outside temperature
- Subject’s body temperature
- Breathing pattern
- Heart rate
- Cell volume of blood
- Contamination
- Incorrect calibration
Breathalyzers are not always accurate. If you have been arrested with a DUI and believe that the breathalyzer misrepresented your true BAC, it is important to fight the charge.
Contact Us
If you have been charged with a DUI, it is important not to delay hiring an attorney. You have the right to remain silent until you have consulted with an experienced attorney. The Arizona DUI attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., work tirelessly to defend their clients from punishments they do not deserve. Contact us today at 602-510-9999 to learn more about your rights in a free consultation. Together, we can fight your charge.
