DWI: Top 10 tips to know before breathalyzer test

If by any chance you are convicted of (DWI) Driving While Intoxicated, you need to give a breathalyzer test even before calling in your DWI attorney. Given are the important points you should know before it is too late.

1. It is important to know the laws of the state before refusing the breathalyzer test because some states impose severe punishments for refusing the test than failing it.
2. Keep track of the number of drinks you had before driving. Less than two drinks in four hours you are well within the limit. It takes one hour to process 025% of blood alcohol consumed. Hence one drink an hour is a safe bet.
3. A diabetic with a low blood sugar should not prefer taking a breath test. A low blood sugar condition produces acetone in the body which is reported as alcohol by the breathalyzer equipment.
4. If you are in a low carbohydrate diet regime or if you did not eat for a while you should avoid the breathalyzer test because such a situation could cause a low blood sugar level which in turn will increase the count in the breathalyzer test as detailed above. Even in the case of a normal individual with a perfect health, consumption of very low quantities of alcohol could cause a low blood sugar level, hence should avoid breath test.
5. If you prefer to smoke before a breathalyzer test just to smell differently. You are under serious trouble as smoking can increase the result considerably.
6. If you have burped or belched before taking a breathalyzer test you could better avoid the breath test, the reason being you breathe the alcohol from your stomach into the throat and cavity which will stay for 20mins, thereby a breath test will show high counts.
7. When you notice an officer coming towards you do not go for a mouth wash or a breath spray, they contain a noticeable amount of alcohol in it, and creating mouth alcohol which will remain for 20mins showing the test results at high levels which is not true may be.
8. Blood alcohol content is very much dependant on your weight and height. One should be aware of the same before a breath test.
9. Perform the entire test like walking straight or touching your nose with your finger, other than breathalyzer test avoiding them as much as possible.
10. If you intend to refuse the test and go for an appeal, do it by simply saying a no.