Drinking and driving, or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a very serious crime. When an individual partakes in a DUI they are not only putting themselves in a very sticky, and legal situation, but ultimately a dangerous one as well. However, when a DUI occurs you are putting not only yourself at a serious risk of injury, or death, but also other innocent motor vehicle operators, as well as pedestrians. Yet, when you come into contact with a DUI there are many varying aspects of the crime itself, such as that of a breathalyzer exam.
What Is A Breathalyzer?
What is a breathalyzer you might ask? The majority of people know the general function of what a breathalyzer does. The machine requires that an individual blow in a tube that is connected to a larger, pocket sized portion of the device. After an individual blows into the tube their breath will be registered on a scale that then gives an individual their BAC, or blood alcohol content, score. Legally, an individual cannot be behind the wheel of a motor vehicle with a BAC score over that of .08, and for underage individuals a BAC over .02.
The Problem At Hand
However, the majority of the time a breathalyzer can actually give false results and ultimately cause an innocent individual to be charged, and possibly convicted of a DUI. Yet, how does such a device that is being used by almost all law enforcement officers have so many known issues, and still is being used? No one can be certain as to why these devices are still being used, but individuals actually do have the option to refuse to participate in the test. Hopefully in the future we can look towards relying more heavily on blood testing, or alternative methods that will help determine an individual’s blood alcohol content without producing false, life changing results.
A DUI charge is very serious whether you are falsely accused, or not. When you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI you have the right to fight back for your case, and your life. Make sure to contact a dedicated, and experienced DUI attorney in order to get you the results you want, and need.
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