DUI Lawyer
While there are standards and regulations regarding DUI arrests and the related testing, processes and procedures differ based on the city where the arrest occurred. At the Rosenstein Law Group, our experienced lawyers have handled criminal cases throughout the state, providing us insight into how various arresting agencies handle individuals charged with DUI.
Blood and Breath Testing in Maricopa County and Throughout Arizona
Some cities are considered "breath jurisdictions," while others are considered "blood jurisdictions." Tempe is a "breath jurisdiction," as Tempe police officers use the Intoxilyzer 8000 breathalyzer machine to determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
On the other hand, law enforcement personnel in Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Phoenix rely heavily on blood testing to determine BAC. However, officers' qualifications to properly administer the tests vary from city to city. In some cities, police officers essentially serve as phlebotomists with varying skill levels. Chandler, Phoenix and Gilbert police officers receive five days of training in blood drawing and can perform blood draws themselves, while Scottsdale has trained phlebotomists draw the blood instead.
Do Not Assume Guilt After So-Called "Accurate" Scientific Findings
While you may presume guilt after the administration of the breath or blood test, errors can occur during the testing procedures. Breathalyzers can be poorly calibrated or maintained. The data provided to the COBRA database can be faulty based on previous testing of others pulled over before you. Blood tests can take place in locations that are less than appropriate, and even the most minor of mistakes during the test can make a truly innocent person's BAC results come back at illegal levels — seriously implying guilt where there is none.
Effective DUI investigations and litigation combine both law and science. Many times, that scientific evidence is faulty at best. You need legal representation that goes beyond the law and into the scientific realm.
Contact an Arizona DWI Attorney for a Free Initial Consultation
Contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 480-248-7666 to request a free initial consultation. We will provide you the information you need about the next steps after a DUI arrest in Arizona.
