Faulty Breathalyzer Leads To Nearly 400 Improper Convictions

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have log held that the breathalyzer machines relied on so heavily by prosecutors to find people guilty of drunk driving are not as accurate as everyone would like you to believe. Now, this latest story out of Washington, D.C.

DC Reveals About 400 People Convicted Based on Faulty DWI Tests

Nearly 400 people in Washington, D.C., have been convicted of driving while intoxicated based on faulty breath tests that calculated blood alcohol levels about 20 percent higher than the reality.

D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles said the problem was caused when a police officer set improper baseline levels on the machines, the Washington Post reports. Nickles’ office is contacting the convicted drivers and their lawyers.

About 200 of those convicted spent some time in jail, the story says. At least one lawsuit has already been filed based on the revelation.

Nickles’ office launched an investigation after an outside consultant indicated a possible inaccuracy.

What our Chicago DUI Attorneys would like to know is of those 400 cases, how many times did someone testify that the breathalyzer was calibrated and working properly?