Georgia DUI Toxicology Expert

Even though you may have ‘failed’ a chemical test, that doesn’t mean that you can’t fight your DUI charge! Experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer Evan Watson works with a team of toxicology experts that will carefully review your breath or blood test.

Possible weaknesses in the prosecution’s claims

In most DUI investigations, police will ask you to take a breath test. This portable device can be used at the scene and it can give the police an indication of your blood alcohol content. This is a preliminary breath test and if your BAC was at least .08%, you can be arrested for DUI. The problem with this breath test is that if the machine was not working properly or if the police were not properly trained on how to use the machine, it could have an affect on your test result.

If this was the case, Evan Watson and his toxicology expert can expose these flaws and make a motion for the breath test result against you to be dismissed. The toxicology expert can also explain to the judge or jury the general flaws of the breath test. For instance, the machine is taking a sample of the air in your lungs then assumes a ratio of 2100:1 when converting it to a blood alcohol content reading. This ratio can vary from person to person.

Of course there are also problems associated with blood tests. The toxicology expert will explain that your blood test sample could have been tainted. Also, a qualified medical professional should have administered this test. Mistakes can also occur during transportation that could have affected your test results.

And getting back to the flaws with the breath test results, the toxicology expert can also argue that if you have medical or dental issues such as diabetes or gum disease, this can also cause your BAC reading to have appeared higher. Even certain kinds of mints and mouthwash can cause inaccurate breath test results!

So if you were arrested for DUI, remember that your chemical test results can always be challenged with the help of your attorney and a toxicology expert.