Faulty Breathalyzer Tests
When an individual is pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the police officer that pulled the driver over may ask the driver to take a breathalyzer test. A breathalyzer test is meant to determine an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC), which is used to determine if an individual is intoxicated.
Unfortunately, breathalyzer tests are not always accurate. If you or someone you love was accused of drunk driving after taking a breathalyzer test, contact the San Antonio DWI lawyers of the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett at 210-587-6464 today.
Breathalyzer Failures
When a police officer pulls a driver over, he or she cannot force the driver to take a breathalyzer test — the driver must consent to taking it. Individuals who believe that they are not legally intoxicated are advised to take the test. Those who are unsure of their level of intoxication may want to consider refusing to take the test.
When an individual does take a breathalyzer test, he or she needs to register below a 0.08% BAC in order to avoid alcohol-related charges. Sadly, a breathalyzer may give a false reading when:
- The breathalyzer is improperly calibrated
- The individual just had a drink
- The test is improperly administered
When one of these factors interferes, an individual may be accused of DWI even if he or she is innocent.
Contact Us
Since breathalyzers are not always accurate, you may be able to fight the charges against you if they are based on a breathalyzer reading. For more information on fighting alcohol-related charges, contact the San Antonio drunk driving defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett today at 210-587-6464.
