Blood Alcohol Science
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Blood alcohol (also called blood alcohol concentration or BAC) refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person's body. The effects of alcohol in a person's system are well documented. A person with a low BAC such as 0.015%, will not show any outward signs of intoxication, while someone with a BAC of 0.035% can be talkative, somewhat euphoric, but also have difficulties concentrating. Blood alcohol science encompasses the entire subject of BAC, including how quickly the body absorbs and distributes alcohol when it is consumed, as well as understanding every aspect of the equipment used in BAC testing.
If you have been arrested for DWI and were given a blood or breath test to determine your BAC, contact a Houston DWI attorney educated in blood alcohol science for qualified legal counsel. A lawyer with in-depth BAC knowledge can provide exceptional legal counsel and representation when fighting DWI charges.
Houston DWI Lawyer
The tests used to establish BAC in a DWI case are not infallible. Both procedural mistakes and equipment issues could affect test results. A skilled attorney from the firm will look for testing errors including:
- The use of equipment that was properly calibrated
- Outdated test kits
- Pre-existing physical conditions that could affect equipment readings
- Contamination of samples
- Improper storage of samples
- The administration of tests by an untrained person
- Errors in administering tests
- Lab errors
Jim Medley & Associates, P.C. is an accomplished and recognized DWI defense firm that provides aggressive legal representation in DWI cases. Mr. Medley is a proven litigator who also holds a master's degree in forensic science. He is a DWI test expert that can analyze the methods and results used in your testing. Testing errors can be used to suppress evidence in your case . An aggressive approach in your defense and challenging every aspect of the evidence against you could give you the best opportunity of a dismissed charge or an acquittal in court.
Contact a Houston DWI attorney for trusted legal counsel if you have been charged with a DWI offense.