Breath & Blood Tests

Breath and blood tests are used by Miami police officers to determine the level of intoxication of a driver. Finding the amount of alcohol present in the blood stream, breath and blood tests are relatively accurate ways of determining whether or not a driver is over the legal limit, which is .08 percent in Florida. Of the two types of tests, blood tests are more accurate, as the testing circumstances have less variables than breath testing does. It is imperative to note that although blood testing is more accurate, it is not 100% effective, and things can happen that may lead to an incorrect test result. For this reason, it is important not to disregard the fact that you could be cleared of drunk driving charges with the help of your DUI defense attorney, even if a breath or blood test revealed your BAC level to be .08 percent or higher.
Breath Tests

As our DUI attorneys have seen, there are many things that can go wrong during a breath test that can lead to an incorrect BAC level. If the test subject has certain health problems, such as emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or diabetes, the breathalyzer can misread the results. There are many technical issues that can occur in the testing apparatus itself, for breathalyzers are very sensitive and must be used properly for the results to be right. The device has to be warmed up to a exact operating temperature, which many Miami police officers fail to do, and a deep lung sample must be given in order for the results to be perfect. Outdoor pollution, poorly maintained testing devices, and police radio frequency interference have all been known to cause incorrect BAC levels.
Blood Tests

Our DUI lawyers have also seen many problems occur with blood tests that can result in incorrect BAC levels. If an improper technique is used to draw blood, or if the medical device is contaminated or faulty, the BAC result could be off. Also, health issues of the test subject could be a factor to an exaggerated BAC leading to imprecise test results. A DUI attorney from Musca Law can evaluate your blood test in order to establish if any errors occurred that may have had a say in contributing to an incorrect BAC.

Contact a DUI Defense Attorney today to discuss your breath or blood test results!