Atlanta DUI Attorney

It is illegal in Georgia to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. However, in order to conduct an arrest for DUI the officer must have proof that your BAC is above the legal limit.  In order to prove that your BAC is .08% or higher, the officer will test your BAC by means of either a breath test or a blood test. 

DUI Breath Testing

Breath testing is the quickest, easiest, and most convenient way for an officer to test your blood alcohol concentration. In the state of Georgia, police officers use the Intoxilyzer 5000 to test how much alcohol is in a driver’s body. This machine takes a sample of the driver’s breath alcohol by measuring the amount of alcohol found within the deep lung region. The amount of alcohol in this region is considered comparable to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream

DUI Blood Testing

Blood testing is another common modality for determining BAC.  To conduct a blood test a technician at the police station will draw a sample of the driver’s blood for analysis. If the technician finds that the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream reaches or exceeds the legal limit, the driver will be charged with DUI.

Contact Atlanta DUI Defense Lawyer

If you took a breath or blood test and were subsequently arrested and charged with DUI, you should consult with an experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer.  These tests, especially the breath test, are not fool proof and can easily give a false reading. A trained Atlanta DUI attorney like Matthew T. McNally can look into whether or not the officer administered the test correctly, as well as whether or not any errors occurred.  If Mr. McNally suspects any errors or inaccuracies, he will vigorously argue such points before the judge. As always, Mr. McNally’s main priorities are clearing you of your charges and helping you avoid a DUI conviction!

Contact the Law Offices of Matthew T. McNally today at (678) 386-4968.