March 1, 2010 By Matthew Wallin

Defendant Charged With DUI May Challenge Breathalyzer Results

In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court found that those individuals charged with driving under the influence could challenge blood-alcohol findings based on the possible inaccuracies of Breathalyzer results. This ruling by the Supreme Court may potentially diminish the prosecution’s case against those charged with driving under the influence.

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b) states “it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.” Under current California law, a suspected drunk-driver is required to submit either a blood test, which measures the amount of alcohol in the blood, or a Breathalyzer test.

The California Supreme Court held that the formula for converting breath to blood-alcohol levels might, in some cases be inaccurate. The court considered various factors that could be raised to challenge the results of a Breathalyzer test in defending a charge of driving under the influence.

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