Breath & Blood Tests

Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney

An important part of any DUI charge is related to the breath or blood tests that are administered to determine if you were a "drunk driver".  These tests are often administered at the scene where you were pulled over, along with field sobriety tests.  Filing court challenges regarding the evidence and how it was obtained can be a crucial part of any DUI defense.  The testing equipment has often been found to have been incorrectly calibrated, has not been maintained per the required schedule, or that the particular device used has a history of faulty readings.  The administration of the test is also crucial as there is a specific method to using this testing device in order to get the reading that is considered to be valid.   A complete review of the situation and the evidence against you must be done quickly by a Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer, if you hope to avoid the penalties and fines that are part of a conviction.

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As with the breathalyzer, blood testing has its own series of problems.  In some cases, before the blood draw, the individual had their arm swabbed with alcohol which can affect the testing.  In other cases, the lab test was inaccurate, as the lab tested the "plasma" instead of the blood.  When plasma is tested, a portion of the blood is removed prior to testing, which increases the concentration of alcohol due to the diminished amount of liquid involved.  This can give a reading that most likely is incorrect.  Any blood or breath testing should be reviewed immediately by the DUI defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz to determine if one of these errors or faults exist.

The legal team at the firm is very familiar with all types of DUI cases and the science behind breath and blood testing.  Challenging the evidence against you can result in the case being dismissed, depending upon the circumstances of the case.  At the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz, you can be assured that you are represented by an aggressive, experienced and relentless defense lawyer who will fight for you from the moment of your arrest.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been charged with any type of DUI offense and had a breath or blood test administered to you.