Tampa Breath Test Attorney

Our DUI Lawyer Is Ready to Dispute Breath Test Evidence

An individual arrested for DUI in Tampa, Florida will be asked to submit to a chemical test, often a breath test, to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). 

Also referred to as a breathalyzer test, the breath test is administered using a device called the Intoxilyzer 8000. This machine measures the concentration of alcohol deep within the driver's lungs and uses a formula to determine the amount of alcohol in the driver's blood. However, there is no way to determine with complete accuracy the driver's BAC by taking a breath sample. 

The possibility of skewed test results is increased even further in the presence of an improperly administered test. If you took a breath test after an arrest and had a result of 0.08% or greater, this does not mean that you should or will be convicted of DUI.

By involving our Tampa DUI breath test lawyer, you'll have a powerful ally to fight for your future. Attorney Jeff Paulk has over 20 years of experience and has handled thousands of criminal cases, including hundreds of jury and non-jury trials.  Our results speak for themselves.

Contact us online or call (813) 321-7323 now for a free, confidential consultation.

Challenging a Florida DUI Breath Test

To build a defense against breath test results, a lawyer must examine multiple aspects of your case, including whether the test was administered correctly, if it was administered by a trained professional, and whether the device was calibrated in accordance with state regulations and standards. 

The following issues can also affect breath tests:

• The test was administered by an individual who was not trained in breath test administration.
• The device was not properly maintained or regularly calibrated by state standards.
• A physical condition unrelated to alcohol consumption led to a falsely high result.
• The defendant vomited, belched, ate, drank, or smoked 20 minutes or less before the test. 
• The officer did not have probable cause to conduct the test.
• The driver was not arrested for DUI prior to the test.
• The driver was informed of Florida’s implied consent law but did not understand.
• Multiple tests contradict each other with differing readings.
• The driver requested legal counsel before taking the breath test.
• The driver requested a different type of test.

If you have been charged with DUI, there is still hope. We’ve handled thousands of cases and can help you too.

Talk to Our Tampa DUI Breath Test Lawyer Now

Even a breath test that showed a result of .08% or greater does not guarantee an open-and-shut DUI case. When you put The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk on your side, you have the benefit of a breath test lawyer in Tampa who knows how to challenge breathalyzer tests and other key DUI evidence.

Call (813) 321-7323 to discuss your DUI case with our team.