Challenging Blood Test Evidence of DUI Guilt in Arizona
Many specific DUI charges depend on the results of a blood or breath test that show a specific blood alcohol concentration (BAC), such as .08 for DWI per se or .15 for extreme DWI. In blood test cases, there are many ways to review and challenge the apparatus, the methodology and the results. There's usually also a chance to arrange an independent analysis of your blood sample as an additional check on the reliability of the toxicology evidence against you.
To learn how experienced Phoenix DUI defense attorneys can work with blood test evidence to find reasons why the results should not be taken as proof of DUI beyond a reasonable doubt, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation. In cases where we find serious problems with the administration of a blood test, we'll have a good chance to achieve the dismissal of the case. Even if our investigation shows less conclusive indications of unreliability, we'll usually be able to work toward a compromise plea on favorable terms.
We know how to identify such potential blood test problems as:
- Inadequate training of the phlebotomist, or the person who drew the blood sample
- Contamination of the swab, such as when a hospital uses alcohol to clean the skin prior to penetration
- Overstatement of BAC due to plasma testing rather than whole blood
- Inflated BAC due to IV administration prior to blood draw
- Incomplete blood test kit
- Blood test kit used after expiration date
- Improper calibration of gas chromatography device
- Inaccuracies in gas head space chromatography
- Denial of right to independent test of blood sample
Our experience with disputed blood test evidence in Arizona DUI defense means that we know how to make the most out of problems with test methods and results. We also make sure that each client understands how this evidence affects his or her options in plea negotiations or at trial.
Call 888-613-5322 to Learn About Blood Test Evidence in Arizona DWI
For additional information about our lawyers' ability to present an effective challenge to blood test evidence in drunk driving cases, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation.
