Oklahoma Breathalyzer Testing and DUI Defense Attorney

One of the first decisions you will have to make following an initial stop for suspected drunk driving involves Breathalyzer testing. Regardless of the officer's claims, you do have the right of refusal. However, consequences exist. At the law office of Laird, Hammons, Laird PLLC, our Oklahoma DUI defense attorneys will inform you of your rights and aggressively protect them.

When asking yourself if you should take the breath test, you need to be confident that you can pass it by registering a .08 blood alcohol content. For those under 21, any indication of alcohol will lead to an arrest. If you have multiple DUI convictions on your record, your best option is refusing. Know that by declining the test, your driver's license will be suspended automatically. You will have to request a hearing before the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety within 15 days.

The Need for Aggressive Representation to Dispute Breathalyzer Results

If you accept the Breathalyzer test, the police officer must take the proper steps before and during the administration. First, he or she must communicate the implied consent clause. The officer must also provide you with a choice between breath tests and blood testing . The Breathalyzer test must be administered properly with a well-maintained device that is in good operating order.

The administration of the test must be conducted properly. Poorly trained police officers or law enforcement professionals who simply do not know what they are doing can compromise the test results and violate your rights.

Get the Legal Support and Rights Protection You Need

Call the law office of Laird, Hammons, Laird PLLC at 405-703-4567 or toll free at 866-829-7418. You can also contact our criminal defense attorneys online to set up an initial consultation and case review regarding a DUI charge and the results of breath tests.