Blood Alcohol Tests

A blood alcohol chemical test is generally the most accurate form of alcohol measurement.  In addition following a Santa Barbara DUI arrest, a blood sample can be preserved for later testing.  This will allow your Santa Barbara DUI attorney to independently test the sample to insure the results were valid or to determine if any contamination occurred.  A blood sample taken from a person arrested for a Santa Barbara DUI must follow a strict chain of custody and the person extracting the sample must be qualified according to California statute.  If you submitted to a blood test following an arrest for a Santa Barbara DUI contact our offices now to determine if the following procedure was followed regarding the sample taken.

Breath Alcohol Tests

A breath alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol in your system.  If you are arrested for a Santa Barbara DUI you will be given the option to blow into a breathalyzer.  The breathalyzer will generally be completed 2 to 3 times and will require the suspected Santa Barbara drunk driver to blow independent steady breaths for a stated amount of time.  Breathalyzers are notoriously riddled with inconsistencies whether it is from inaccurate calibration and maintenance records or improper directions.