My blood was drawn for a DWI on a No Refusal Weekend… What can I do?
by
Stephen T. Bowling on Sep. 03, 2014
Criminal DUI-DWI Criminal Misdemeanor Criminal
Summary: This is a summary of a few tactics Steve Bowling Law utilizes in defending DWI cases.
First off, take a deep breath and realize this is not the end of the world! As a Criminal Defense attorney focusing on Driving While Intoxicated I have the knowledge to assist you in minimizing the impact this will have on your future.
One piece of advice I always give my clients is to have the blood tested by an independent la...b. Although the lab utilized by the police may show a specific Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over the legal limit , an independent lab may show a lower level. In fact, sometimes the level has been as much as 20% lower. If you were close to the legal limit, or close to the increased penalty level of 0.15, this independent result may be critical to resolving the case in your favor or reducing your charges.
Another point I focus on is the procedure used by the hospital when drawing your blood. Although you may be accustomed to a medical professional swabbing your arm with rubbing alcohol prior to administering an injection or drawing blood for lab work, when the blood draw is intended to test your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), this may result in a test showing you had a higher BAC than you actually had.
These are only two of the many areas I examine in helping my clients that have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. If you, or you know someone, who has been charged with DWI, visit www.Stevebowling.com for additional information and call (512) 827-2946 to schedule a free consultation with Steve Bowling Law today!
One piece of advice I always give my clients is to have the blood tested by an independent la...b. Although the lab utilized by the police may show a specific Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over the legal limit , an independent lab may show a lower level. In fact, sometimes the level has been as much as 20% lower. If you were close to the legal limit, or close to the increased penalty level of 0.15, this independent result may be critical to resolving the case in your favor or reducing your charges.
Another point I focus on is the procedure used by the hospital when drawing your blood. Although you may be accustomed to a medical professional swabbing your arm with rubbing alcohol prior to administering an injection or drawing blood for lab work, when the blood draw is intended to test your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), this may result in a test showing you had a higher BAC than you actually had.
These are only two of the many areas I examine in helping my clients that have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. If you, or you know someone, who has been charged with DWI, visit www.Stevebowling.com for additional information and call (512) 827-2946 to schedule a free consultation with Steve Bowling Law today!
