The Camp Law Firm, PLLC
Mississippi DUI Breathalyzer Attorney
Breathalyzers are like any other machine – they must be maintained, routinely calibrated, and checked for accuracy. More often than people realize, however, Breathalyzers provide inaccurate results because they are improperly maintained or calibrated incorrectly. Blood tests, on the other hand, must be administered according to a set protocol by an authorized person, leaving room for error if the sample is not handled appropriately. Additionally, blood test sample kits contain preservatives in their vacuum tube which can taint a sample if present in too great or too small of a quantity.
At The Camp Law Firm, PLLC, our DUI attorney understands how to challenge the results of a Breathalyzer or blood test, using forensic experts and lab technicians to expose violations of procedure, faulty equipment, and tainted evidence.
For more information on how we can help you challenge Breathalyzer or blood test results to fight drunk driving charges, contact Mississippi DUI lawyer Kevin D. Camp today. Our Jackson office represents clients throughout Mississippi, including Oxford, Hattiesburg, Vicksburg, Flowood, Pearl, and Meridian.
Breathalyzers
A Breathalyzer measures the concentration of alcohol in the blood by measuring the concentration of alcohol in the breath. However, if the Breathalyzer is not calibrated correctly or has been poorly maintained, its results will be inaccurate. Another factor to consider is how the test is administered. Most officers ask suspects to take a deep breath and blow hard into the machine. This results in air being taken from deep in the lungs where the alcohol concentration may be artificially higher. In cases where someone may in actuality be below .08, deep breaths may result in a reading greater than .08.
Challenging Breathalyzer Results
As your DUI/DWI attorney, Kevin D. Camp requests maintenance records and information on the Breathalyzer used in your DUI arrest from the Department of Public Safety. We identify calibration issues, poorly maintained machines, and ones that have a history of problems when challenging the DUI charges against our clients.
Blood Tests
Blood tests must be administered by an authorized person according to a standard, set protocol. Additionally, the kits used involve a vacuum tube coated with a preservative to protect the sample taken. When a blood test is administered, standard rubbing alcohol cannot be used to swab a suspect’s arm since doing so could taint the sample.
At The Camp Law Firm, PLLC, we have the knowledge and experience needed to challenge Breathalyzer and blood test results. If you believe your DUI charge is unfounded and the result of questionable test results, contact Jackson, Mississippi DUI defense lawyer and criminal defense attorney Kevin D. Camp today.
