Tests for Drunk Driving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer
A key part of the defense representation that a Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer will provide to a client facing drunk driving charges is the challenging of all tests used by law enforcement to determine whether a driver is "under the influence" of alcohol or
drugs. There are two key types of tests to consider:
field sobriety tests and chemical tests. Field sobriety tests are used to determine whether a driver's mental and/or physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance. Chemical tests, usually either a
breathalyzer test or
blood test, are used to determine whether a driver has a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater (above the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle in Florida).
When you work with an attorney at Gold & Witham, you can count on our experience and resources as we assist you with addressing the drunk driving tests that pertain to your case. We can challenge DUI evidence from every angle, looking at the manner in which your breath test or blood test was administered or even challenging an alleged
breath test refusal. We can also handle cases that involve tests administered at or following a
sobriety checkpoint or DUI roadblock in the Los Angeles area. Because we understand the ins and outs of drunk driving testing procedures, we can recognize deviations from standard procedure, mistakes by law enforcements or other ways that an arresting officer may "cut corners" in an attempt to make an arrest for driving under the influence.
Make no mistake, your attorney's knowledge and experience in regard to these tests may have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. It may be the smallest of details that turns your case in your favor, such as an unlawful police stop or a breath test device that was improperly calibrated.
Contact a Los Angeles DUI Attorney at our firm today to learn more about your case and how we can help you. |