Phoenix Arizona DUI Attorney Melanie Beauchamp Has Over 20 Years Legal Experience in Defending DUI Victims in Arizona
Phoenix DUI Defense Lawyer / Attorney Melanie Beauchamp
Breath and Blood Tests in Arizona
In order to determine your BAC (blood alcohol content), law enforcement will administer breath and blood tests to measure the amount of alcohol in your system. The state of Arizona considers a BAC between 0.08% and 0.14% as a DUI (driving under the influence), and you will be charged accordingly. A BAC reading 0.15% to 0.19% can result in a charge of extreme DUI and a BAC higher than 0.20% will result in very severe penalties under Arizona’s DUI laws.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, it is vital that you protect yourself by hiring an experienced Phoenix DUI defense attorney. At Beauchamp Law Office P.C. we will use aggressive defense tactics in order to help secure a winning outcome for your Arizona DUI case.
Blood Test
A sample of your blood is collected so that a lab personnel can test and determine a BAC (blood alcohol content) for your system. A blood test is more reliable than a breath test but may still be inaccurate due to a variety of issues. An experienced and knowledgeable defense lawyer will be able to investigate exactly how the blood test was performed and determine if it was properly handled.
Breath Test
A breathalyzer is a machine used by law enforcement to determine your breath alcohol concentration. This is considered to be useful in determining your blood alcohol level. The alcohol concentration is measured in your deep lung region called the “alveoli”. Breathalyzer tests have proven to present many problems and may be easily disputed by your DUI defense lawyer. The breathalyzer has been known to deliver low accuracy rates and is considered to be unreliable.
Urine Test
A sample of your urine is collected for the administration of a urine test. A urine test is more prevalent in driving under the influence of drugs cases rather than alcohol-related offenses. Lab personnel will read the results and evaluate the amount of alcohol or drugs present in your system. A urine test may present more accurate results but can still present problems only an experienced DUI defense lawyer can challenge.
How a Phoenix DUI Attorney Can Help
Tests administered to obtain your BAC level have proven to present inaccurate results that may be disputed at your MVD Hearing. An experienced Phoenix DUI attorney may have the ability to challenge any urine, breath or blood tests administered in your case, which could lead to lower charges and in some cases even a complete dismissal of DUI charges. You have a right to protect your legal rights! Contact Beauchamp Law Office P.C. where our defense attorneys offer outstanding legal guidance and advice for anyone accused of any DUI-related offense. The Phoenix DUI defense attorneys at Beauchamp Law Office P.C. provide defense for drivers arrested for driving under the influence in and around the Maricopa County cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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