Alcohol Absorption and the PAS test
A good DUI attorney must understand how the physiology of alcohol absorption effects the facts of the case. Commonly, a preliminary breathalyzer is given by an arresting officer (PAS test). This initial breathalyzer reading is often done close in time to the final consumption of alcohol, which means it may likely be reflective of the […]
Alcohol Absorption (Ethanol Metabolism)
When alcohol is consumed, the first step that occurs is scientifically known as the “absorptive phase.” The body can’t absorb all of the alcohol that is consumed at once, it takes time to enter your blood stream. During that period of time, the “breath” alcohol concentration in a breathalyzer reading will be HIGHER than the […]
The Science of Blood Alcohol Content in DUI Defense
How does a breath alcohol concentration reading from a breathalyzer reflect the concentration of alcohol in your blood? The scientific theory that prosecutors rely on to show that a breathalyzer reading is a reliable way of testing blood alcohol concentration, is a concept known as “Henry’s Law.” Henry’s Law essentially explains that a numerical relationship […]