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BOATWRIGHT & HAMILTON, LLP

1005 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401
Telephone: (806) 747-8002, FAX: (806) 747-8110

also serving clients in Amarillo, Midland and Odessa

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Concerned About Blood Alcohol Content Readings Determined By An Intoxilyzer?

Many people mistakenly believe that a person’s blood alcohol content can be accurately determined with a Breathalyzer, or in Texas what is known as an Intoxilyzer, test. The reality is that blood alcohol content can only be accurately determined by a blood sample.

For this reason, Texas state DUI laws have strict guidelines that must be adhered to for the results of an Intoxilyzer test to be admitted into evidence in court.

An Intoxilyzer can result in inaccurate readings for several reasons…

Human error in using the machine
Inadequate operator training
Maintenance issues and inadequate care of the machine
Problems with outside sources, such as radio frequencies, resulting in faulty readings
Malfunctions with the machine
Assumptions made by the machine in the calculation of your breath alcohol

The truth is that an Intoxilyzer does not always provide an accurate result.

For this reason, a skilled attorney will use Texas state DUI laws to help get this evidence removed. With this evidence suppressed, the prosecution may be left with little substance to support their case. Call (806) 747-8002 today for a free case evaluation.

Stephen Hamilton and Nicky Boatwright are members of the Lubbock County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Association, and the National Criminal Defense Association. They are also members in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Both attorneys are well-versed in Texas state DUI laws and have been trained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in field sobriety tests. The firm owns its own breath testing equipment for evaluating equipment operation and readings of blood alcohol content.

Stephen Hamilton has lectured to attorneys regarding Texas state DUI laws and accurate breath testing. Attorney Hamilton is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, one of just six attorneys to be certified in Lubbock County.

If you’re looking for an experienced attorney who understands Texas state DUI laws and the facts surrounding blood alcohol content, you’re looking for Boatwright & Hamilton. Call (806) 747-8002 for your FREE initial consultation.