Long Beach DUI Defense Lawyers

Breath Tests & DUI in Long Beach, California

Breath tests are most commonly administered after DUI arrests in Long Beach, California. A breath test is conducted by having a driver blow into a machine which then evaluates his/her breath alcohol concentration in order to then make a calculation and determine his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If this number is found to be .08% or higher, the driver will most likely face driving under the influence charges.

Even when a client has taken a breath test and failed, a Long Beach DUI defense lawyer or attorney may still be able to secure a win in court. At Gold & Witham, we use our experience and knowledge in this field, specifically in the area of breath tests and breathalyzer tests, to help our clients with their Long Beach DUI charges.

Contesting Breath Test Results

Breath tests are not completely accurate 100% of the time. They are subject to operator error, improper calibration and even influence from external sources. A driver's unique physical condition, illness or other factor may actually cause a breath test to read higher than it actually should. For instance, several factors which may come up, and which your Long Beach DUI defense lawyer may use, include:

• Did you burp or vomit in the fifteen minutes prior to the breath test?
• Do you have a gastroesophageal condition which may have lead to a high result?
• Was the test administered correctly?
• Was the breath test machine calibrated properly?

Breath Test Failures in Long Beach, California

Even if you have failed a breath test and are facing serious DUI charges, a Long Beach DUI attorney at Gold & Witham may still be able to help. We welcome you to contact our offices so we can give you a consultation to determine how we may be able to assist you.

Contact a Long Beach DUI defense attorney at Gold & Witham regarding your breath test!