Arizona’s Blood Alcohol Content Test

Getting charged for DUI is a nightmare come true, especially in Arizona. It is a well-known fact that Arizona is tough on all those who are suspected of drinking and driving. A state that takes DUI cases very seriously as well as charges the convicted with harsh penalties; whether the charges are for the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Arizona’s DUI penalties turn out to be harsher as the person’s blood content gets higher.

• In Arizona, .08 percent marks the legal limit of BAC (blood alcohol limit) above which the individual would be charged with DUI. Apart from this initial level, there exist higher BAC levels based on which the charges are imposed.

• Any individual, who has BAC of even .15 or above would fall under the category of an Extreme DUI charge.

• Furthermore, if BAC is of or more than .20 percent has to face the charges imposed under Super Extreme DUI charges.

The officials determine a person’s blood alcohol content on the basis of tests, as they accurately demonstrate the percentage of alcohol in the individual’s blood.

• Breathalyzer Tests

The breathalyzer tests are better known as BAC tests, and in case an officer asks to take a field breathalyzer test then it is likely to be placed as evidence against that individual in order to place him/her under arrest. In an attempt to avoid the arrest if the individual refuses the test, as per law the license would be immediately suspended for at least a year.

• Blood test

The blood test can also be done to know the level of intoxication, and the same can be done through the urine tests.

The best way to come out of this situation, where the individual has been arrested under the suspicion of driving and then driving is to hire a qualified as well as a skilled attorney who can vigorously defend the imposed charges. An experienced DUI lawyer works to poke the holes in the case to get the charges to reduce or dismissed that is obligated under suspicion.