If you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you will probably be asked to take a breath test or blood test. Both of these are forms of BAC tests.
A BAC test attempts to measure the concentration of alcohol in your bloodstream, either directly or indirectly. The basic legal limit in Milwaukee (and most of the United States, for that matter) is 0.08%, although that limit drops to 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21. If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit for your classification, you can be arrested and charged with driving under the influence. When this happens, you need the help of a skilled DUI defense attorney.
Our Milwaukee DUI lawyers have successfully defended clients throughout Milwaukee and surrounding counties against all types of DUI-related charges, from misdemeanor to felony offenses.
Our attorneys understand that a BAC test can seem like airtight evidence at first glance. But we also know that—contrary to what a prosecutor or police officer might tell you—these tests are far from 100% accurate. Improperly calibrated roadside devices can give skewed results, made even worse by residual alcohol from acid reflux or alcohol-soaked food stuck between your teeth. Even a blood test, by far the most precise of BAC testing methods, can be thrown off by improper techniques or contamination from alcohol-based disinfectants. Our attorneys have the knowledge and the skill to effectively cast doubt on your BAC test results, or even have them thrown out as evidence completely.
If you took and failed a BAC test, you might feel like your case is hopeless, but this is simply not the case. With the help of a good defender, you can fight your charges with confidence. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a top Milwaukee DUI lawyer today.