Improperly Calibrated Breath Test Device

If you've been reading up on DUI (driving under the influence) charges, you may be somewhat familiar with breath tests and how their results may impact a driver's charges. Breath tests are the most common way of determining a driver's blood alcohol level after a Tampa, Florida DUI arrest.

What you may not know, however, is that there are various ways that an attorney may be able to challenge the results of a test of this kind. One of the ways to potentially challenge the reliability of a breath test is by reviewing the calibration and maintenance records for the device. Breath test machines must be properly calibrated, in accordance with state standards. If a device was not properly calibrated, your attorney may be able to use this to your advantage to have your charges reduced or dismissed altogether.