Don't Ever Assume You Shouldn't Fight the Results of a DUI Blood Test
Despite the fact that it is inherently more reliable than DUI breath testing (and certainly more reliable than DUI urine testing), DUI blood testing still has its share of evidentiary problems. Contamination and error frequently contribute to faulty California DUI blood test results, leaving innocent victims to face wrongful charges for Vehicle Code 23152b VC driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.08% or greater.
Although DUI blood testing directly measures the amount of alcohol in one’s bloodstream, there are a variety of external factors that can lead to false California DUI blood test results.
Who drew the blood…whether the injection site was properly sterilized…whether the blood sample was properly mixed with sufficient amounts of anticoagulant and preservative (used to prevent fermentation or clotting)…and, for that matter, whether the anticoagulant and preservatives had expired, are all issues that could compromise the integrity and accuracy of your DUI blood test.
A common misperception is that because DUI blood tests are the most scientifically trustworthy way to measure one’s BAC, the results can’t be disputed. As just explained, this isn’t the case. Like anything else that involves humans…and is therefore subject to human error…the results of a California DUI blood test must be viewed with caution.
