Hartford, Connecticut, Lawyer Protecting DUI Defendants
Police officers are trained to gauge how much drivers have had to drink and whether their ability to drive safely is at risk. Breathalyzer and field sobriety tests are used to help law enforcement make the important judgment call of whether you are legally drunk.
If you have been arrested for DUI, you need to know that field sobriety tests and even Breathalyzer tests are not infallible. At the Law Offices of Attorney Kyle D. Macci, LLC, we have more than a decade of experience in the criminal justice system. Criminal defense attorney Kyle D. Macci knows how to challenge Breathalyzer and field sobriety test results. We will fight any evidence obtained through inaccurate or improperly performed tests to be thrown out — and for your case to be dismissed.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation — we are committed to protecting your rights.
How Field Sobriety Tests Are Used in Connecticut
If you were arrested for a DUI, you were likely asked to perform a field sobriety test by the arresting officers. Unlike Breathalyzer tests, which are mandatory if you want to keep your driver's license, field sobriety tests are not mandatory.
Field sobriety tests, which measure physical and mental capabilities instead of blood-alcohol content (BAC), are subjective in nature. Nevertheless, if a police officer decides you are drunk because you did not perform well on a field sobriety test, you will be arrested.
Although cooperating with police officers is generally in your best interest, many people would be better off refusing to perform field sobriety tests.
Attorney Kyle D. Macci has a thorough understanding of the procedures police officers must follow at the time of a traffic stop in order to have probable cause to arrest you. He will carefully review any squad car video to determine if officers forced you to take a field sobriety tests or violated your rights in any way.
Breathalyzer Test Results Are Not Infallible
Breathalyzer tests are typically performed at police stations and are used to determine if your blood-alcohol content is over the legal limit based on the concentration of alcohol vapor in your breath. These machines are subject to both mechanical and human error. If a Breathalyzers was poorly maintained or calibrated, or if the officer performed the test incorrectly, the results may not be accurate.
Attorney Macci has extensive experience investigating Breathalyzer test results. He carefully reviews logs and records to determine if the machine was properly maintained and calibrated, and whether the officers performing the tests were properly trained. If they were not, Attorney Macci will aggressively challenge DWI Breathalyzer test results and mount a strong defense to protect your rights.
Contact Us Today
Criminal defense attorney Macci understands the procedures law enforcement must follow when conducting Breathalyzer or field sobriety tests. We are able to thoroughly examine your case, but time is of the essence. Call our office toll free at 860-881-2720 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation.
