A young cop stopped me after I exited an off-campus bar the other night. He said I had to submit to a breathalyzer test because I was weaving across the highway. He seemed particularly peeved after he spotted two empty Vodka bottles on the floor of the car on the passenger side.
Since it was pretty dark outside his squad car and I couldn’t see how he administered the test, I’m wondering if there are any easy ways to challenge the way he performed it or to claim the results weren’t accurate. What can I do to protect myself? Nobody needs a DUI on their record.
Answer: (1)
You clearly need to look at your situation less selfishly. While you’re all concerned about getting a DUI on your record, the public has every right to be afraid of people like you who seem to think they have the right to drive drunk. Start thinking about the serious threat you pose to others and whether or not you need treatment for alcoholism.
In the meantime, you might want to contact an attorney to find out what legitimate legal arguments can be presented on your behalf in court. Breathalyzer tests are hard to beat and are important tools for protecting everyone from dangerous drivers. If you also submitted to a separate blood test, find out the results and discuss them with your lawyer. An experienced DUI attorney can help prepare a strong case on your behalf.
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Posted by Elizabeth Smith on 21 Jan 2010