Dallas Breath and Blood Tests

In just about every state, including Texas, the laws surrounding DWI offenses have become tougher.  The reason legislation has become stricter toward drunk driving is that so many people are injured or killed by drunk drivers on an annual basis.  This has led to the government passing new DWI laws pertaining to DWI penalties, DWI charges and DWI breath and blood tests.

In the state of Texas, people who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher can be charged with DWI.  In the past, the limit was much higher, but due to pressure from anti-drunk driving associations, the legal limit was lowered by legislators. 

The term BAC refers to the amount of alcohol an individual has in his/her blood stream.  In order to determine what a person’s BAC is, law enforcement will ask suspected DWI offenders to consent to a breath or blood alcohol test.  The test results appear in the form of percentages.  For example, if a person has a BAC of .02%, it means that their blood stream contains 2% alcohol. 

In many states, breath tests are mandatory, but in the state of Texas people have the right to refuse testing.  However, if a person refuses to take a breath test, his/her driver’s license will automatically be suspended by the Texas DMV for 6 months. 

Dallas DWI Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for DWI and your consented to a breath or blood alcohol test, it is important for you to know that these tests are not 100% accurate and can be challenged in a court of law.  All too often, people think that because their blood alcohol concentration was .08% or higher, that they are doomed and they accept defeat.  However, an experienced Dallas DWI defense lawyer will have the knowledge and investigative experience it takes to fight test results that may be inaccurate due to police administration errors, faulty devices or poor testing conditions.

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, contact a Dallas DWI defense attorney to learn more about how our established legal team can assist you.