Kentucky DUI Attorney - Breath Tests
A portable breath test is often used in the field by law enforcement to gather quick and conclusive evidence that you were operating your motor vehicle while under the influence. Often, this test is not accurate. Even if you submit to a breath test in the field, the officer can request a blood or urine test while you are in custody.
Paducah Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
In my opinion, a breath test cannot accurately determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a driver; a blood test would be needed to calculate BAC. However, blood tests are not performed in the field by law enforcement, so police use a breath test to answer whether or not alcohol is in your system.
A Breathalyzer or other breath test is a machine with inherent instabilities, including:
- Was the machine calibrated or maintained correctly?
- Was the test administrator properly trained?
- Was the test administered properly?
- Were the test results contaminated by other chemicals in the air?
- Was the accused person exposed to chemical inhalants like paint vapors or varnish prior to the test? These chemicals might compromise the accuracy of the test results.
If you hire me as your lawyer, I will look into every possible avenue of your defense before I advise you on a course of action. I will work to challenge your breath test results in order to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether.
If Suspected of Committing a Crime, What Do I Do?
You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. It is important that you understand this and contact your lawyer immediately. You should be respectful and polite to law enforcement officials, but you should also refrain from answering their questions. You have no obligation to talk to them, but your behavior during an arrest can go a long way towards helping ensure a more favorable outcome in your case.
Contact the Firm
If you have questions with questions regarding challenging a breath test in McCracken County or Paducah, Kentucky, contact the Law Offices of Jeremy Ian Smith.
