Breathalyzer machines used by the Washington D.C. have been given inaccurate test results according to an article in the Washington Post. This has caused police to review prior DUI charges brought against arrested motorists. As a result of the errors with breathalyzer testing equipment, the department plans to purchase new machines to replace the old machines and will require officers to be retrained.
Nine of the ten machines in use are being examined with the problem in the machines arising when the machines were not correctly recalibrated after repairs were made to the motor. The police department plans to replace the Intoxilyzer 5000 with the Intoximeter. It is unknown how many cases may be impacted by the defective breathalyzer machine. In Massachusetts OUI arrests police use a machine known as the Draeger 6800. The Intoxilyzer 5000 is still used in the State of Rhode Island along with numerous other states which have yet to replace the machine.
Reports like this report from the District of Columbia underscore the need to hire an experienced OUI lawyer in Massachusetts even if you have failed a breathalyzer test. Attorney DelSignore has successfully defended motorists charged with DUI who have failed the breathalyzer test. Even if you failed a breathalyzer test, your case can still be defended and you should contact Attorney DelSignore to explain your rights and defenses. Call now at 508-455-4755 or by email.
