Blood Alcohol Science in Denver DUI Cases
Your DUI Defense Lawyer Should Understand Blood Alcohol Science!
In a criminal case of DUI, the prosecution's case relies heavily upon the strength and accuracy of the evidence brought against the defendant; namely, the results of the breath or blood test revealing the illegal amount of blood alcohol concentration at the time of the traffic stop. Studies have shown that when there is too much alcohol in the blood, the driver’s ability to perform divided-attention tasks - such as driving at a safe speed, following traffic signs and signals, changing lanes, etc. - becomes significantly compromised.
It’s vital that your attorney have extensive formal training and a scientific understanding of alcohol. Denver DUI Defense attorney Chris Cessna has formal training and experience with studying the varying effects of alcohol. You can review his extensive background of training and experience.
If you have been arrested for a DUI, it’s important for your DUI defense attorney to address the following questions:
- How long had it been since you consumed the alcohol?
- Did you consume any food before, during, or after alcohol consumption?
- What are your body type, height, and weight?
- What is your gender? (for scientific reasons)
- Are you on any sort of medication that enhances the effect of alcohol?
- What is your typical alcohol tolerance? How often do you consume alcohol?
These and other pointed questions may help your attorney understand the details and circumstances surrounding your traffic stop. Depending on the answers to these questions, it may turn out that the evidence gathered by the police is inaccurate or unreliable due to other physiological factors that may not have been considered by the prosecution. By understanding blood alcohol science, your attorney can help you avoid a DUI conviction!
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