San Antonio Breathalyzer Test Lawyers
If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, law enforcement officials will probably ask you to submit to a field sobriety test or a Breathalyzer test. Although field sobriety tests are the traditional BAC testing method, Breathalyzers are now becoming more popular. However, there are still flaws with Breathalyzer devices that can lead to BAC miscalculation. Unfortunately, this can result in DWI/DUI charges for you or someone you love.
If you believe that you have been wrongfully charged with drunk driving due to Breathalyzer test flaws, we can help you fight back. Contact experienced San Antonio Breathalyzer test attorney Chris S. Barnett today at 210-587-6464 to discuss your case.
How the Breathalyzer Works
As you consume alcohol, it gets absorbed into your bloodstream through your intestines. From here, the alcohol molecules can travel throughout your body, including to your lungs. In the lungs, the ethanol molecules can diffuse out of your blood and into the air with carbon dioxide molecules. When you exhale, the alcohol gets expelled along with the carbon dioxide. The Breathalyzer measures this amount of alcohol to determine your BAC.
Flaws with BAC Testing
It is important to realize that the Breathalyzer is not infallible, and it can miscalculate your BAC. Potential flaws with Breathalyzer tests include:
- Imbalanced chemicals for testing alcohol levels
- Improperly calibrated electrical sensors
- Inexact blood-to-breath ratio for each person
A DWI can have a serious impact on your legal record and your future, and mistakes with these devices can lead to life-changing drunk driving convictions.
Contact Us
The consequences of a drunk driving conviction include costly fines and jail time, both of which can negatively affect your personal and professional reputation. If you have been charged with a DWI/DUI, please contact a tenacious San Antonio Breathalyzer test lawyer from the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett at 210-587-6464 today.
