Fort Myers DUI Lawyers

Breath Tests and Blood Tests

Some think that if they fail a breath test or blood test after a DUI arrest, all is lost. At Musca Law, we know this is simply not the case. Our DUI defense lawyers are highly experienced in representing clients in all types of drunk driving charges, including those which involve breath or blood test results that are above the legal limit.

Regardless of the particulars of your Fort Myers DUI charges, you will need a lawyer on your side to defend your rights. A skilled criminal defense attorney will know what strategies are workable in contesting a failed or refused breath test or blood test and will be able to develop a specific plan for your charges that is applicable to your unique situation.

Fort Myers DUI Charges and Chemical Testing

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08% is illegal in Florida. However, if you are under 21 years old you may not operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .02% or greater. If you are a commercial driver, you may be disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle if you drive with a BAC of .04% or greater.

There are a number of factors which will influence the outcome of a blood test or breath test. The Fort Myers DUI attorneys at Musca Law understand all of these factors and therefore are familiar with defending clients even who have failed or refused breath or blood tests.

Some issues which may affect alcohol levels in one’s blood may include:

Gender
Weight
What the driver has eaten recently, and how much
The period of time in which alcohol was consumed
Any medications that the driver may be taking
A person’s individual tolerance for alcohol
Metabolism

Some issues which may affect the outcome of a breath test or blood test include:

Whether the breath test machine is properly calibrated
Whether the test is properly administered
Whether the blood sample is treated and handled properly
Whether the person giving the test is properly trained and qualified

Fort Myers DUI Defense Attorney

It is important to consult a Fort Myers DUI defense attorney as soon as possible if you were pulled over and arrested for drunk driving and failed your breath test or blood test. Even if your result was well above the legal limit, there are always options that your defense attorney may be able to use to your advantage.

Contact a Fort Myers DUI lawyer at Musca Law today to see how we can help.