Los Angeles DUI Attorney: Breath Tests

Breath Testing Errors and Defending Your Case

Breath testing is the most common method law enforcement uses to determine blood alcohol concentration, or BAC. While the results of a breath test can lead to charges for DUI, the process may not be reliable. An energetic and resourceful Los Angeles DUI attorney from our firm may be able to assist you in challenging the results of a breath test in your DUI case.

Police departments throughout California use a wide variety of breath testing devices but all devices rely on similar technology. Breath testing devices basically infer the amount of alcohol in your blood based on the amount detected in your breath. This deduction does not account for differences in physiology, the environment where the test occurred or if there were any procedural errors in testing. Certain medical conditions can affect breath test results, for example heartburn or acid reflux can increase the BAC measurement on a breath test. If the breath testing device is near radio activity it can affect the results. The Law Office of Loren Merlin understands how breath testing works and may be able to challenge the results of your breath test. Our firm will utilize every possible resource to defend your rights and protect you from the severe consequences that can result from a DUI conviction.

Protecting You from Inaccurate Breath Test Results

Our firm will meticulously investigate the specific details of your DUI case. We understand how unreliable breath testing can be and we will work hard to ensure that you are protected from the results of an inaccurate test. In addition to the technological limitations of breath testing devices, results can also be skewed by procedural errors or by an improperly maintained device. Breath testing devices require an exacting step-by-step procedure and if a law enforcement officer neglects a step, the results can be incorrect. Breath testing devices also require constant and precise calibration. Our firm will carefully review the maintenance records of the device to ensure that our clients are protected from false results calculated by an improperly maintained device.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI attorneyfrom our determined and resourceful firm when you are facing DUI charges based on the results of your breath test.