Marietta Breathalyzer

Even if you have never been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you are probably somewhat familiar with breath testing methods. Commonly referred to as breathalyzers, breath tests are one of the most common techniques used by law enforcement to identify drunk drivers. Unfortunately for Marietta drivers, Georgia officers use a device that is known for its flaws, and many drivers are falsely arrested for DUI as a result of inaccurate Marietta breathalyzer results. 

As you can properly guess, a breathalyzer works by calculating the amount of alcohol on a person’s breath—a measurement known as blood alcohol content, or BAC. Breath tests can be administered on a variety of devices, and there are numerous models of breath testing equipment available on the market. In fact, while “breathalyzer” is used as a synonym for breath tests in general, the term is actually the name of a particular model. What’s more, since each state has its own laws specifying what type of device is approved for use by law enforcement, all Georgia “breathalyzers” are actually performed on the Intoxilyzer 5000.

From a legal perspective, anyone operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered impaired and can be charged with DUI. With the penalties for a conviction often including hefty fines, a license suspension, and even jail time, there’s certainly a lot riding on your BAC—so it’s especially important for your breath test results to be accurate.

Regrettably, the Intoxilyzer 5000 is known for its faulty design and inaccurate BAC calculations—a fact that has led other states to ask the manufacturer to provide its source code (a request that has of yet been denied). Nevertheless, Georgia officers continue to rely on this device to determine whether a driver should or should not be arrested for driving with an illegal BAC.

In addition, because many police officials are not properly trained to use the Intoxilyzer 5000 and fail to keep their device maintained, there’s an even higher chance that your BAC may have been inaccurately reflected on your Marietta breathalyzer. Fortunately, after winning hundreds of Marietta DUI cases, the Law Offices of Willis and Webb have the skill and knowledge to challenge your results and help you avoid a DUI conviction.

Attorneys Gregory A. Willis and Lee Webb know all-too-well just how unreliable breath test results can be, especially when it comes to the Intoxilyzer 5000. Whether it’s reducing your charges to a lesser offense or getting your case dismissed completely, we will review your case to determine the best strategy for your defense.

Put one of the area’s most successful DUI defense firms to work for you. We’re just a call or click away whenever you need us. Call, email, text, or message us on Facebook to receive round-the-clock support and free legal advice. For your convenience, we also offer a variety of flexible payment options and affordable rates to fit your budget.

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