Even More Problems with Breath Tests

Yes, there are even more problems with breath tests than discussed in previous blogs. From making modifications to the Intoxilyzer, the most commonly used breath testing device, to faking records and altering software, the problems with using breath tests as evidence of driving under the influence seem to never end. A surprising case in Florida from a few years ago showcases how even minor modifications to the Breathalyzer can lead to a strong defense to DUI charges in court. Apparently Breathalyzer manufacturer CMI Inc. did not tell the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the company had made seventeen modifications to...

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