BAC Lawyer for Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County DWI Defense Law Firm
A range of situations may lead to a DWI suspect being asked to take a blood test. Although breath testing is most common and provides sufficient evidence for many DWI convictions, blood testing is sometimes used to verify results of field testing, check for suspected drug use, or when Breathalyzer or similar equipment is not working or available.
Refusing to take a blood alcohol test in any of the accepted forms subjects you to all the penalties of test refusal. Simply stated, you do not have the right to choose a certain test — but circumstances also may make test refusal the best available decision. Contact an attorney at the respected Hudson Valley law firm Vasti & Vasti, P.C., now for guidance.
Holding Authorities Accountable and Protecting Your Rights
Police and other officials must follow certain guidelines for blood alcohol testing — or they leave room for us to challenge this key evidence in your case, on grounds such as:
- Unqualified personnel — essentially, anyone other than a doctor, nurse or advanced EMT — administering the blood test
- Insufficient preservation of the sample over the required 12-month period, which deprives the defense of the opportunity to have an independent toxicologist verify the result
An Understanding, Determined Approach to Any Drunk Driving Charge
Most DWI offenders are the furthest thing from career criminals — and most are not serious problem drinkers who frequently lose sight of others' safety. The vast majority of cases we handle are for people who have made one serious mistake or are dealing with a second DWI with many years between the two. We have also obtained positive outcomes for aggravated DWI and felony DWI defendants.
When you contact us at Vasti & Vasti, P.C., you will not be judged, but if you need and want help with drug, alcohol or psychological problems, you can count on our sincere effort to help you get it. We will consider blood alcohol content (BAC) testing errors and other potential problems — as part our commitment to building a thorough defense for you.
