Law enforcement officers use breath and blood tests to determine whether a driver had too much to drink or is too intoxicated to be operating a motor vehicle. Often, drivers do not know their rights regarding refusal of these tests and whether the tests have been administered properly. These test results are often used by prosecutors to convict drivers of DUIs, which will lead to significant penalties of jail time, fines and probation.
Attorney James V. Bickford IV has extensive knowledge of the chemical tests that are used by law enforcement officers in California and will examine their use of these tests to determine if your rights were infringed upon. If the police acted improperly, attorney James Bickford will push to have that evidence thrown out and will work toward the reduction or dismissal of your DUI charges.
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Breath tests may be given through a portable Breathalyzer unit, which will calculate the amount of alcohol that is present in a driver's blood. This test will measure the percentage of alcohol in the blood, otherwise known as the BAC (blood alcohol concentration). A person may also take a breath test by blowing into a breath machine. If the driver refuses a chemical breath test, it will result in suspension of the driver's license for an entire year.
For blood tests, the method of blood analysis used by San Diego County Crime lab. The crime lab must also use the proper amount of preservative in any blood sample drawn for Blood Alcohol Testing. This test is able to isolate and identify alcohol in the blood and to determine if the BAC is greater than the legal limit of .08 percent.
Both breath and blood tests need to be administered properly. This includes making sure that any machines involved in these tests are calibrated properly, are frequently maintained and are operated properly by the officer. James Bickford understands what to look for and how to examine test results to determine if they have been given properly.
San Diego DUI Chemical Testing
For more information regarding your rights after a chemical test during a DUI stop, contact James Bickford for a free case evaluation. Send an e-mail or call our San Diego office at 619-272-6934 as soon as possible after an arrest to learn about your legal options.
