Breath & Blood Tests in DUI Cases

Determining Blood Alcohol Content

Blood alcohol content levels, or BAC levels, are major factors in prosecuting DUI cases in Pennsylvania. DUI penalties are determined by many factors including the results of blood and breath tests. If an officer pulls you over and requests you submit to a breath test, you can refuse but the consequence could be an automatic one-year suspension of your driving privileges. Given those drastic consequences, most people submit to the breath test. A breathalyzer or blood test has to occur within two hours of your stop for suspected drunk driving and the results of that test will determine how you are charged.

If it is determined you are impaired, the humiliation and stress of the incident can be a difficult ordeal. The most important first step you can take to protect your rights is to contact a Philadelphia DUI defense attorney. At The Benari Law Group, we appreciate the strain and uncertainty you are going through. A DUI conviction can affect your employment, your finances, your reputation in the community, and your future endeavors . You do have rights and our firm will aggressively fight to defend you against DUI charges and protect your constitutional rights and freedoms .

Philadelphia DUI Attorney

Blood and breath tests are not always accurate and a skilled attorney from our firm has the experience and knowledge to investigate how your BAC level was determined. There are specific procedural guidelines law enforcement officers must follow when administering a breath test. In addition, breath testing machine results may be prone to error based on other factors such as improper calibration of the machine in question.

If a blood test determined the BAC level, there may be grounds to challenge the results based on factors such as questionable blood drawing procedures or an error in the mixture of anticoagulant and preservative present in the collection tube. Our attorneys are well versed in these testing methods as well as other police procedures including the correct method of conducting a field sobriety test. Do not risk your future . Our firm has a proven record of success in assisting clients to achieve the best results possible in their DUI cases. One of our hard-hitting hitting attorneys dedicated to protecting your rights may be your optimum ally when defending against a DUI.

Contact a Philadelphia DUI defense lawyer from our firm to defend you against DUI charges. Our skilled attorneys may be able to challenge the results of your BAC test results.