Here at the Chambers Law Firm, we’re always working hard to help people avoid being arrested and convicted of DUI in California. One key element of this is educating people about possible factors that could impact alcohol levels in the blood and breath. Here’s some information about a factor that many people have no idea affects alcohol levels in the breath:
Burping.
What does burping have to do with breath alcohol levels?
You may be surprised to find out that if you burp during a breath test, it will likely affect the result. If you belch, hiccup, or burp while taking a breath test, the alcohol level in your breath may read higher than normal. That’s because the air that comes in the mouth while burping carries a higher concentration of alcohol than regular breath.
Most people burp after recently consuming alcohol, so it’s important that if you get pulled over on suspicion of DUI after having some drinks, you avoid belching during the breath test. Sometimes that’s unavoidable, though, causing overly high results in your breath test.
Why is this such a big deal?
This matters because your alcohol levels can appear much higher than they would otherwise, and you may be arrested for DUI even though you weren’t actually intoxicated. Perhaps your alcohol levels would already be elevated, but because of burping, belching, or hiccupping, your levels appear incredibly high, which could result in more severe penalties if you are convicted of DUI. Even if it’s your first time being arrested for DUI, the charge could become a felony if your alcohol levels are shown to be above a certain threshold.
You need a formidable defense
No matter what happened during your breath test, field sobriety test, or arrest for DUI, you need to find an expert DUI defense attorney to prevent conviction, or if that’s not possible, at least prevent the imposition of the maximum penalties.
Free initial consultation
Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm is the wisest choice in Southern California. All potential clients are welcome to schedule a free initial consultation with Attorney Chambers. There, he’ll go over all the key details of your case and offer you personalized recommendations according to your exact situation. He’ll help you understand every aspect of your case and begin crafting a solid defense strategy.
Act now
Schedule your free initial consultation with Attorney Dan Chambers ASAP after your arrest. You only have 10 DAYS from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing with the DMV to contest the automatic suspension of your license.
Contact the Chambers Law Firm immediately by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box below.
