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Types of Blood Alcohol Tests in California DUI Cases

Police are continually on the lookout for California drunk driving. When they see a car swerving through lanes, driving erratically, or reacting slowly to its surroundings, police will likely pull the car over to see if the driver is intoxicated.

If you are pulled over by the police on the suspicion of California drinking and driving, they will try to evaluate your level of intoxication. They will study your speech, the way you stand, and whether or not you can complete roadside sobriety tests, such as walking in a straight line.

If you fail the roadside sobriety tests or police think you are still guilty of California DUI, they may ask you to take a blood alcohol test. Three main types of blood alcohol tests are used:

1. Breath test ("breathalyzer")

2. Blood test

3. Urine test

The blood and urine tests are known to be more accurate than breath tests, though you may only have the option to use these as backups to verify the results of a breathalyzer.

It is important that you inform police of factors that may influence any of these blood alcohol tests. Factors such as medications or illnesses may affect the result of breath tests, so it is very important that individual circumstances are recorded by the test taker.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, it is important that you contact a lawyer to help fight the charges and get the arrest overturned if you believe you are innocent.

Police make mistakes all the time. Hire a Los Angeles DUI lawyer to help protect your best interests. We may be able to get your charges dismissed or your punishment minimized.

Call the Torrance DUI attorneys of McGregor & Ernenwein today to schedule a free consultation about your case. You can reach us toll free at (888) 338-4489.