Lake County, Illinois DUI Lawyers

Blood Tests and Breath Tests and DUI in Illinois

Breath test or blood test results will play a major role in the outcome of a Lake County, Illinois DUI case. If a driver’s blood alcohol or breath alcohol level is found to be at or above .08%, he or she may be charged with DUI even if his or her mental and physical abilities are entirely unimpaired. On the reverse side, a driver may face DUI charges if his or her blood alcohol level is below the legal limit but his or her abilities are impaired. A driver may also face DUI charges if illegal narcotics or other controlled substances are discovered through a blood test or urine test.

The attorneys at Fagan, Fagan & Davis are highly experienced in defending DUI charges throughout Lake County, Illinois. This includes those charges involving failed or refused breath or blood tests. In fact, both breath testing and blood testing can be inaccurate and show a readout which is above the driver’s actual blood alcohol level. An experienced DUI defense attorney will know this and will be familiar with how to prove this in court through expert witnesses and physical evidence.

Contesting Lake County, Illinois Breath and Blood Test Results

There are a number of ways a diligent investigation and aggressive representation by a skilled Lake County DUI lawyer can help contest breath or blood test results:

• An independent analysis of a blood sample may show that a test was mishandled and that the result was incorrect.
• An investigation into the breath test may prove that it was administered improperly and therefore gave an incorrect readout.
• An investigation into the breath test machine may show that it was not calibrated as per state standards and that therefore the results should not be admitted into court. 
• An investigation into the person who administered the breath test or blood test may show that he or she was not qualified to conduct the test and that the results are therefore inadmissible.

Consult a Lake County DUI Attorney

If you would like to find out exactly how an attorney can help you fight your DUI charges and contest your breath test or blood test results, contact Fagan, Fagan & Davis today. We offer a free consultation to discuss your matter, and we represent clients throughout Lake County and the surrounding areas in Illinois.

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