Alabama Lawyer Helping You Fight Your Breathalyzer Results
In Alabama, every Breathalyzer test must be given according to certain standards and procedures. If a Breathalyzer test does was not administered according to State standards, the results of the test may be thrown out in a DUI case. If you've been charged with DUI, an attorney who understands Alabama's Breathalyzer protocol can protect your freedom.
The Oncale Firm is dedicated to defending the rights of people who have been charged with DUI. We are committed to challenging a Breathalyzer test if the test was unacceptably administered, or the machine was improperly maintained, or if the officer was not trained on how to use a Breathalyzer. Contact a Birmingham, Alabama, criminal defense attorney for a free consultation.
Challenging the Results of a Breathalyzer Result
If you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) reading of .08 or higher, you will be considered legally drunk in Alabama. The problem with breath tests is that they are not always accurate. There may be a defect in the machine itself, such as poor maintenance or improper calibration, that affects your BAC reading. Prescription medicine may also alter the reading. We will fight your Breathalyzer test to minimize or eliminate your DUI charge.
Refusing a Breathalyzer Test When Stopped for a DUI
Alabama is an implied consent state, meaning when you sign for your driver's license, you are consenting to a blood, breath or urine test to prove alcohol or illegal substance intoxication. You can refuse to take a Breathalyzer if you are stopped on suspicion of a DUI but your refusal will result in the immediate loss of your driver's license.
Aggressive Criminal Defense Representation to Protect Your Rights
Attorney Shane M. Oncale provides strategic representation for DUI charges. He knows how to challenge your DUI charge by focusing on the Breathalyzer test. He will tenaciously evaluate the protocol used to administer the test. He will also analyze the machine itself to determine whether it was working properly.
Thorough evaluations of the Breathalyzer test may provide your Alabama criminal defense lawyer with information that can be critical to getting your DUI charge dropped or reduced. Contact The Oncale Firm today for a free consultation.
