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Blood Testing for BAC

If you are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, it is likely you will be subjected to a test of some kind in order to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While one of the most common forms of testing for this purpose is the breathalyzer, the most invasive form is the blood test. These BAC blood tests are growing in popularity. If you must take one, you could face a serious charge of drinking and driving.

If you or someone you love has been accused of a drunk driving crime such as DWI or DUI, you need the assistance of an experienced legal professional. Contact a Denton criminal lawyer from Alexander & Associates today at 972-420-6560 to learn more about your legal rights from an experienced attorney.

The Process of Blood Testing

In the past, blood testing was not commonly used for suspected drunk drivers due to the fact it was invasive and time-consuming to perform the test and wait for results. But with new technologies and new pressure being placed by lawmakers to crack down on drunk driving, an increasing number of law enforcement officials are using blood tests to determine BAC levels. This test generally occurs in the following manner:

• The accused will be taken to jail
• The accused will be charged with drunk driving
• If a health specialist is not on site, the accused will be transported to a hospital
• The accused will have his or her blood removed using a needle, typically from the arm
• The blood will be sent off to a lab to determine the concentration of alcohol present in the sample

Contact Us

If you have been accused of drunk driving and subjected to the uncomfortable invasion of blood testing, the Denton criminal lawyers of Alexander & Associates would like to help you fight for your legal rights. Contact our office today at 972-420-6560 for a free case evaluation.