DUI DEFENSE GILBERT AZ – CHALLENGING BREATH TEST RESULTS

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HOW TOP DUI ATTORNEYS FIGHT DUI CHARGES IN GILBERT, AZ Gilbert AZ DUI Charges If you were arrested in Gilbert AZ for DUI charges you should consult a criminal defense attorney or DUI lawyer who defends DUI charges in Gilbert AZ regularly. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws and penalties in the country. Gilbert Arizona in particular, is powered with extra trained DUI task force police units looking for DUI arrests. Gilbert Arizona prosecutors aggressively pursue DUI convictions. But if you have just been arrested, there is hope. Remember that a DUI Charge is not a conviction. You have a constitutional right to fight your DUI. Your best chance of getting a good outcome or even a DUI dismissal is to retain a good DUI defense lawyer in Arizona. They will be able review the evidence and facts of your case and determine what defense strategies may be utilized to defend your DUI charges in Gilbert Court.

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SUBSTANCE INTERFERENCE Did the DUI suspect ingest cough drops, medication, use asthma spray prior to the breath test, or have tobacco chew in the mouth? Many substances are known to contain various forms and levels of alcohol or any other chemicals that may produce false readings, therefore invalidating the results.

RESULTS CONTAMINATION Did mouth alcohol contaminate the breath test results? Was there alcohol in the mouth but not in the bloodstream that produced a misleading BAC reading? Accurate results can be affected by latent oral alcohol caused by burping, belching, residual regurgitation, cough syrup, cold medicines, breath sprays, mouthwash, dentures, denture adhesives, braces, trapped food between the teeth, orthodontics, and or other substances.

BREATHING PATTERNS Were you instructed to breathe continuously into the device for more than 10 seconds? Breathing test machines are calibrated to test no more than a 10 second long sample. If you were required to breathe into the machine for longer than 10 seconds, your results might have indicated a higher blood alcohol level than was actual. Hyperventilating, shallow breathing, or refusal to breathe might also interfere with an accurate test result.

Gilbert AZ DUI Defenses There are many DUI defenses that may apply and can be used to defend your DUI charges in Gilbert Arizona. A good DUI lawyer who defends DUI charges in Gilbert Court will know what DUI defense strategies can be used in your case. The above defenses are just a few of many defenses surrounding breath testing results. Above was an excerpt from the book “101 DUI Defenses 101 DEFENSES TO BEAT YOUR ARIZONA DUI ©” written by James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. For more DUI defenses, the abridged version of this E-book can be downloaded free by visiting www.arizonacriminaldefenseattorney.com.

more If you have been arrested for DUI or criminal charges in Maricopa County contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Arizona criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).

The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to defending DUI, Drug & criminal charges in Arizona, valley wide within Maricopa County including the cities of Gilbert, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe Arizona. This post was intended to provide general information only and is not intended as specific legal advice. You should not rely upon this information alone, but should consult legal counsel regarding the application of the laws and regulations discussed and as applied to your specific case or circumstances.

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