San Diego DUI Defense Attorney

Breath & Blood Tests

Anytime people are stopped by law enforcement for suspicion of driving under the influence, police may request that they submit to a breath test.  What many people do not realize is that in the city of San Diego, breath tests are completely voluntary.   This means that people have the right to refuse breath testing if they wish or they can give their consent and take tests.  However, if breath tests reveal that people have blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, they can be arrested for driving under the influence and will most likely face formal charges by police.

If you submitted to a breath test and were later charged with DUI in San Diego, now is the time to speak with the Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks.  Even though your blood alcohol concentration read 0.08% or higher, you still have the opportunity to defend yourself against police and prosecutors by working with a San Diego DUI attorney from the firm.  In some cases, you may find that the results of your breath or blood test were faulty and you may be able to use this information to have your charges reduced or even dismissed.

How do breath & blood tests work?

When police administer breath and/or blood tests, they are trying to see what percentage of alcohol people have in their bloodstreams.  It is believed that the higher the percentage is, the higher the level of intoxication.  In the state of California, people are considered intoxicated when their blood alcohol concentrations are 0.08% or higher and can be charged with DUI at this level. 

To learn more about how the firm can help you challenge the results of your breath and blood tests, contact a San Diego DUI defense lawyer at Law Offices of Aaron T. Hicks now to set up your initial consultation!