Van Nuys DUI Attorneys

Breathalyzers & BAC

DUI (driving under the influence) may be charged when a person drives with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Blood alcohol content is typically measured by a breath test or blood test.  When a breath test is administered, a person would be asked to blow into a device called a breathalyzer machine, which then measures his or her breath alcohol ratio. A blood test is administered by obtaining a blood sample from a person suspected of DUI that is then read by lab personnel to determine their blood alcohol ratio.

Both breath and blood alcohol ratios are said to be very similar. However, there are often legal issues that can surround breathalyzer tests & BAC results that may prove false results. These issues include:

DUI Defense Lawyers in Van Nuys, California

At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez we are fully aware of the many faults and legal issues that may surround a breathalyzer test or blood test in a DUI case. As professional Van Nuys DUI lawyers we provide hard-hitting DUI defense representation for clients accused of driving under the influence – who have failed or refused BAC testing and have been arrested or charged with DUI as a result. We have over 60 years of legal experience and are very familiar with all current DUI laws in California.

The failure to agree to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test under California’s “Implied Consent Law” can result in an automatic license suspension for up to 1 year or longer. In order to protect your driving privileges and safeguard your future if arrested for DUI, you should contact a Van Nuys DUI  attorney immediately.

Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez protects the legal rights of clients accused of DUI in Van Nuys, California. Please contact a Van Nuys DUI attorney at our firm today to schedule a free case consultation.

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