South Carolina DUI Accident Attorney
Breath tests are the least invasive way to test for blood alcohol content. However, if an accident is involved, a blood test will usually be performed to test for alcohol content. In order for a blood sample to be legally taken in non-Felony DUI cases, the person must be unconscious or a licensed medical professional must say that the person is not a candidate for a breath test.
Blood Testing Explained by Charleston Attorney
Carroll Law Firm is a Charleston, South Carolina based law firm focused exclusively on the defense of DUI charges. If you have been arrested or have been given a breath, blood or urine test, you want an experienced attorney who can aggressively defend your rights and interests. Drew Carroll is trained in the scientific testing methods of collecting and analyzing BAC (blood alcohol content), and can effectively prevent illegally obtained evidence from being used against you in court.
Situations where additional tests may be taken:
- Where an individual is killed or seriously injured. In these circumstances, the defendant can be held down and blood can be taken for evidence.
- If a person takes a breath test and the operator thinks that the number is too low for what results seem, they can request a urine sample
- If officer believes drugs were involved, then urine can be taken
The Right to Refuse Testing
Every defendant has the right to refuse testing, but can face punishment, including six months' license suspension. Blood testing, urine testing, and breathalyzer testing are complicated processes and require expert administration to ensure accuracy. If you have been tested, you want an experienced advocate to review the evidence in your case and to ensure that test was properly administered and results were legally obtained. Drew Carroll will aggressively defend your rights from the outset through trial and seek to defeat charges against you.
Take action now to protect your rights and defeat the charges against you. Call 843-628-2351 or contact us by e-mail for a consultation and case evaluation with a trusted and leading DUI defense lawyer serving Charleston, South Carolina.
