In the event you are pulled over for being suspected of driving under the influence (DUI), chances are you’ll be asked to take a breathalyzer so that the law enforcement officer can determine whether your blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit. If it is higher, you may be arrested and be charged with DUI.
Because breathalyzer results are a major piece of evidence in your DUI case, you may believe there is no way to defend yourself. However, there may be scenarios where the breathalyzer’s accuracy or admissibility may be challenged.
For example, the breathalyzer may not have been calibrated or cleaned properly. Results can vary based on when the device was last calibrated. Hence, a device that is off by .03 grams could be a major factor proving that you were below the legal limit. It’s also important that the officer who administered the breathalyzer has been thoroughly trained in its proper use. If the officer failed to administer the breathalyzer the way they were legally supposed to, the results may be challenged due to a potential lack of accuracy.
A DUI lawyer is a useful resource in helping you fight your DUI case.
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