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DC DUI blood tests are administered by law enforcement in order to detect an individual’s blood alcohol content level. These types of tests are generally accurate and help the officer know if the driver was, in fact, under the influence of alcohol or if there were drugs in their system. However, there can be many issues that arise with DC DUI blood tests, which is why it is important to reach out to a seasoned DUI lawyer. An attorney could investigate the situation and determine if you could challenge the results of a blood test. Call today to set up a consultation.
Whenever there is an accident in the District of Columbia, a DC DUI blood test is mandatory under the terms of a person’s license to drive. This means that everyone agrees to be blood tested if there is an accident. Sometimes a blood test is administered when an officer suspects that drugs are involved and not alcohol. Depending on the type of drug, a blood test can provide a very accurate reading.
DC DUI blood tests are typically conducted at a hospital by a hospital staff. These tests are not usually done at any police station.
The accuracy of a blood test depends on the procedures used and how the blood is preserved following the test. Blood tests can be accurate when the required procedures and protocols for testing are followed. There are certain preservative chemicals that be used by the one conducted the test. The accuracy also depends on how long after the alleged incident the person waited before the test was administered because the time period can affect the blood alcohol content level.
An experienced lawyer will know what issues may arise that could impact the accuracy of DC DUI blood tests.
There are a few justifiable reasons to refuse a blood test. For instance, there may be a religious exemption. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in blood transfusion and, therefore, may be granted an exemption. Otherwise, an individual is obligated as a licensed driver to participate in a blood test.
There are many ways to challenge a blood test. First, the individual needs to investigate the circumstances under which the blood test was administered. Typically, the person’s lawyer must retain a toxicologist to examine the results and procedure. After doing so, they could make a decision as to whether to call an expert to testify or use the information to cross-examine the government’s expert about it.
If you have any questions about DC DUI blood tests, reach out to a knowledgeable attorney today. An attorney could inform you about the correct procedure that must be done in order to provide an accurate test result. And if you have any issues with the result of the test, a lawyer could help you challenge the results. Call today to learn more about how a legal professional could help you.
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