Los Angeles DUI Attorney

Understanding the DUI Blood Test

Blood tests are administered to individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to drive in this state with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher if you are an adult or 0.01% if you are under 21. Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer if you are facing DUI charges and were given a blood test. A DUI attorney can review your test results and the testing procedures that were used to find any flaws that can aid in your defense.

Floyd, Skeren & Kelly, LLP is an experienced DUI defense firm that can provide the knowledgeable legal counsel needed in a DUI case. We are extremely well-versed in the laws pertaining to DUI testing, including blood tests. Our lawyers can evaluate your test to determine the validity of the results, and dispute any procedural errors that may have affected the test's outcome.

Challenging Blood Test Evidence in Los Angeles

The results of DUI testing, including blood tests, can frequently be incorrect due to improper administration or other mistakes. Some of the more common types of problems found in blood testing include:

• Using testing kits that have expired
• Improperly mixing chemicals
• Inadequate skin cleaning before the draw
• Blood contamination during the draw
• Administration of the test by an unqualified person

A DUI blood draw should always be tested by an independent laboratory to validate the government's findings, or to show that the test was inaccurate and should not be used as evidence in the case. Our firm will aggressively challenge the accuracy of your tests, and build a tough defense in your DUI case.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney to have your test evaluated and for skilled legal advice regarding your DUI case.