Alabama DUI Breathalyzer Test Defenses

Thousands of Alabama motorists are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). In most cases, the evidence leading to the individual’s arrest was based largely in part on a flawed mechanical device known as a breathalyzer, or breath test. As a result, f you were recently arrested and charged after failing a breath test, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced DUI defense attorney. In many cases, you may be able to fight your charges by using one of many Alabama DUI breathalyzer test defenses.

A breathalyzer works by measuring the amount of alcohol on a person’s breath and using that number to estimate his or her blood alcohol content (BAC). Under state law, drivers cannot legally operate a vehicle if they have a BAC of 0.08% or higher. However, because the breathalyzer cannot provide an exact measurement of a person’s BAC, it simply compares your results with those of the “average person.”

Of course, since each person’s body processes alcohol differently, there are a number of factors that can impact your BAC—such as your weight, height, and gender, just to name a few. As a result, if your information does not match the device’s definition of average, your breath test results may be inaccurate.

As with any type of mechanical device, a breathalyzer test is prone to failure. If it has not been maintained properly, for example, it may provide inaccurate results. Likewise, if the officer performing the test has not been properly trained to use the breathalyzer, its results are considered unreliable.

Finally, even if your breath test results were accurate, if the officer who arrested you did not have probable cause to suspect you were under the influence, or even to stop you in the first place, your case may be dismissed.

To determine the best Alabama DUI breathalyzer test defense for your case, contact the Whitney B. Polson DUI Defense Office today. As exclusive DUI defense attorneys, we know the ins and outs of Alabama DUI law, and can use our experience and knowledge to help you challenge your breathalyzer test results.

Submit your case online today for a free, no-obligation consultation and learn how we can help you avoid a DUI conviction.