Challenging Colorado DUI Tests
If you have been arrested for DUI in Colorado, you should know that the state’s laws are very strict when it comes to driving under the influence. The state’s legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.05 percent, and it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher. If you are arrested for DUI, you may be required to submit to a chemical test. These tests can include a blood, breath, or urine test. However, these tests can be challenged, and there are several reasons why.
In order to challenge a DUI test, you will need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. An attorney can help you understand your options, including the possibility of getting your DUI test results suppressed. In other words, this means that the results of the test could not be used against you in a court of law. This is because the test was not done properly, or there was some other reason why the test results cannot be trusted. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should contact a DUI attorney as soon as possible. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
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Why Can DUI Test Results Be Challenged?
A DUI test can be challenged for several reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:
- The police officer did not follow proper procedures when administering the test
- The police officer did not follow proper procedures when obtaining the test results
- The police officer did not follow proper procedures when obtaining a warrant
- The police officer did not follow proper procedures when conducting a search and seizure
- There were errors made when conducting the test
- Improper calibration of equipment
Each reason listed above can be used to challenge a DUI test. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should consult with an attorney to learn more about the reasons why your test results could be challenged. If this is the case, your test results could be suppressed, which could have a significant impact on your case.