A urine test is one of several tests that law enforcement agencies may use to determine what your blood alcohol content (BAC) level is after a DUI arrest. While your sample may reveal a BAC level that is above the legal limit, it does not mean that you are intoxicated or should be guilty of the resulting DUI charges.
Research has shown that urine samples are in fact one of the most unreliable methods of checking BAC levels. If you or someone you know had to submit a urine test for DUI purposes, it is best if you consult an experienced DUI attorney to investigate the validity of the results.
The Unreliability Factor
There are many factors that contribute to making a urine test an inaccurate tool for measuring BAC levels in the system. Examples of some of these factors are discussed below:
- The technician failed to follow strict procedures and protocols in administering the test.
- The machine that calibrated the results of the urine test was improperly maintained.
- The urine sample was improperly handled prior to testing.
- The amount of food that was or was not consumed during the time of alcohol consumption interfered with the results.
- The individual’s level of sensitivity to the type of alcoholic beverage they consumedinterfered with the results.
- The compounds found in alcohol may be found in the individual’s prescribed medication, such as cold and flu products.
If your DUI attorney finds any of these pieces of information or scientific inconsistencies while defending the reliability of the urine test in your DUI case, he may be able to dismiss the charges against you. As such, it is in your best interest to immediately consult an experienced DUI attorney if you were arrested for a DUI and had to submit a urine sample.
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