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I Blew Over the Legal Limit When Stopped for a DUI. Is It Even Worth Calling a Lawyer?

You may feel hopeless if you were stopped for a DUI and blew a 0.08 BAC or above. It is completely normal to not know what to do next, and the uncertainty can cause anxiety during an already stressful time navigating a DUI charge.

In reality, there are a few things Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan P.A. can do to ensure your rights are protected, including examining how the officer administered the intoxilyzer breath test, analyzing the results of the test, and seeking a reduction in the charge from a DUI to Reckless Driving.

A strong Clearwater DUI defense attorney team like Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan P.A. can help to reduce the consequences for you, making it worth your while to contact a lawyer, even if you did blow over the legal limit on the breathalyzer. Keep reading to learn how one of Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan’s top DUI attorneys in Clearwater can help your case.

Examination of How The Intoxilyzer Breath Test Was Administered

Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan P.A. are among a select few DUI attorneys in Clearwater who are certified to operate an Intoxilyzer. This places their top DUI attorneys in a strong position to scrutinize your results and ensure the Intoxilyzer test was administered in the correct way during your DUI stop. 

The results of our examination can change the outlook of your case entirely. If the test was improperly administered, there is no way to guarantee the validity of the test; and without test validity, there is no way that the prosecutor can prove beyond reasonable doubt that you were over the legal limit.

Analysis of The Intoxilyzer Breath Test Results

Ensuring the test was administered properly is only half of the job. Though the Intoxilyzer is a machine, it is not perfect, and at times can glitch or be otherwise unreliable. A failure of the machine to calibrate, external interference, or an internal glitch could all cast doubt on the validity of the test results in your case. 

The attorneys at Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan, P.A. are certified to analyze the results of the breath test, in addition to how the officer administered the test. If we are able to raise questions about the reliability or admissibility of the results, it puts us in a strong position to argue for reduced charges (ex: DUI to Reckless Driving) or perhaps even a full dismissal of your case.

Working With A Lawyer Can Help Secure a Reduction to Reckless Driving

With each of our clients, our primary goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in their case, and many times that means working to reduce the charges they are facing, if not achieving a full dismissal of charges. Because our top DUI defense attorneys at Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan, P.A. specialize in DUI defense and since we have so many years of experience practicing in Pinellas County, we know that many DUI cases brought by prosecutors are predicated on Intoxilyzer test results. For more information on how we have accomplished this for previous clients, take a look at the results page.

Don’t Give Up – Contact DUI Defense Attorneys in Clearwater with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan, P.A.

Blowing over the legal limit does not mean all hope is lost. Contacting a lawyer immediately when you blow over the legal limit can significantly help your case and ensure you are receiving due process. 

From ensuring Intoxilyzer breath tests were administered appropriately to a potential charge reduction, the attorneys at Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan P.A. can help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case, despite what breathalyzer results might have shown. 

If you are in need of a DUI defense attorney in Clearwater that you can trust, complete our contact request form or give us a call today at (727) 578-0303.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

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