Arizona DUI Attorney / DUI Lawyer Melanie Beauchamp Has Defended Those Arrested For DUI In Arizona For Over 19 Years
Breath and Blood Tests in Arizona
Arizona carries some of the toughest DUI laws in the country. If an officer suspects that you may be driving under the influence, he may ask you to perform a test to determine your blood alcohol content, or BAC. Your BAC can be measured by breath, blood or a urine sample. A BAC level of .08% to .14% is a typical DUI, and a BAC level about .15% is considered an extreme DUI. You can refuse to take these tests, but one may be administered against your will if the officer obtains a warrant. Arizona has an implied consent law, meaning that anyone who is in possession of a valid Arizona driver's license has already given their consent to the state of Arizona, to perform a blood, breath or urine test if suspected of DUI.
A blood test is the most accurate way to test a person’s BAC, but the most common test is by breath, which will give a more approximate level. A breathalyzer measures the alcohol content in the deep lung region. The last resort to obtain a person’s BAC is a urine test, but this is normally only administered if the other two methods are ineffective.
