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Blood Tests and DUI in Chattanooga, TN
Although used less frequently than breathalyzer tests, blood tests may be administered by law enforcement after an arrest for DUI (driving under the influence.) A blood test is taken by taking a sample of the driver's blood and then testing it to determine the level of alcohol in the blood. Depending upon the level found, a driver may face DUI charges. In Tennessee, a driver may not operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater, and this level is lower for a driver under the age of 21 or for a commercial driver.
You may have been pulled over and arrested for DUI in Chattanooga TN, and you submitted to a blood test. If this showed a result that was above the legal limit, you may now be facing charges for driving under the influence. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible. Even if you failed or refused a blood test, there are ways that an experienced Chattanooga DUI defense attorney can defend your rights in DUI court and at your DUI hearing. In fact, there are particular arguments your attorney can raise in regard to the administration of the blood test, the handling of the blood sample, and more. Even a refusal to provide such a sample can be challenged at your DUI hearing in DUI Court.
Possible challenges to a blood test include:
· The test was not administered by a trained or qualified individual.
· The blood sample was mishandled.
· The blood sample was not mixed properly, leading to fermentation.
· The blood test kit was expired.
· There was a "break" in the chain of custody.
Contact Chattanooga DUI defense lawyer Marcos Garza today to discuss your DUI charges!