Fort Bend DWI Lawyer
Challenging a DWI
If you are stopped by a police officer on suspicion of DWI, you may be required to participate in blood alcohol related testing. In Texas, if the alcohol levels exceed more than 0.08%, you can be convicted for a DWI charge and be faced with harsh penalties, hefty fines, and jail time. Don’t assume that a DWI arrest automatically results in a conviction. Some test results can be inaccurate due to user inexperience or faulty equipment. In some cases, you can challenge the BAC test results with the help of an experienced DWI attorney.
At the Law Firm of David Hunter, our focus is to protect and defend the legal rights of our clients and pursue favorable results. We have successfully represented clients in DWI cases in Fort Bend, Sugar Land, Katy, and Richmond Texas. We thoroughly investigate and examine all aspects of the situation, including the arrest, the BAC tests, and other factors. Our attorneys will utilize their experience and skills to create a strong and effective defense on your behalf.
For a case evaluation, please contact the Law Firm of David Hunter in Sugar Land.
BAC Testing Errors
There are various methods used by Police officers to determine a person’s blood alcohol content level (BAC). These tests include:
- Breathalyzer test
- Urine sample
- Blood Samples
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test (HGN)
- Walk and turn test
- One leg stand test
While the blood testing is the most reliable, the breathalyzer test is commonly used because it is lightweight, easy to administer, and produces quick test results. Although the breath test is reliable, it is not unusual to learn how a breathalyzer machine can misread someone’s blood alcohol content.
The following are some of the errors that can occur with a BAC test
- The breathalyzer machine fails to differentiate Ethyl alcohol from Methyl alcohol
- Breathalyzer machine is not calibrated correctly
- Faulty equipment
- Operator inexperience or failure to train
- Blood test samples misinterpreted or misplaced
- Health and medical problems
- Temperature conditions
- Blood or Vomit in mouth
- Moisture
- And more
At the David Hunter Law Firm, we will aggressively protect your rights and help you challenge the BAC test results. Our experienced attorneys will meticulously investigate your case and look for evidence that can be used in court. With our skills and experience we will prepare a strong and effective defense to help minimize or dismiss the charges against you.
For a free consultation and case evaluation, please contact the Law Firm of David Hunter, representing clients in the Sugar Land, Katy, Fort Bend and Richmond Texas areas..