Austin DWI Lawyer - Ian Inglis

Breathalyzer Malfunctions

If you are ever pulled over by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, it is very likely that they will ask you to take a breathalyzer test. This test is meant to measure your blood alcohol content, or BAC. If your BAC is above 0.08%, you are over the legal limit and will be taken to jail. This test is meant to keep our roads safe and free of drunk drivers.

Unfortunately, the good intentions behind this sobriety test have been lost somewhere along the way. The breathalyzer can only be accurate if it is kept in excellent condition. There are certain standards that must be adhered to in order to keep the breathalyzer working properly.

In most cases, however, neither the police nor the breathalyzers are usually held to these standards. This means that the breathalyzers are usually not properly kept. This leads to false readings whenever someone blows.

If you took a breathalyzer test, there is a very good chance that the equipment you used was not kept in the proper conditions. This means that the reading that was taken was very likely inaccurate. The “evidence” that the police take based on your breathalyzer test should not be admissible in court. Unfortunately, not everyone understands this.

Speak with an Austin DWI Attorney

If you took a breathalyzer test, you should have a good lawyer on your side to explain your rights and the coming proceedings. Contact the Austin DWI attorney, Ian Inglis at 800.589.1808. Remember that you should never take a breathalyzer test.