DWI Blood Tests in New Jersey

Parsippany DUI Defense Lawyers handling Blood Draw Cases

Blood Tests in DWI Arrests Morris County NJ

DWI Blood Test

The vast majority of drunk driving (DWI) prosecutions in New Jersey utilize a breath test result from the Alcotest 7110 breath testing device to prove the driver’s level of intoxication. However, in some cases, a breath test result in not available and a blood test is used to prove the driver’s intoxication level.  Travis J. Tormey is an experienced criminal defense and drunk driving (DWI) attorney who has been representing clients throughout Morris County and New Jersey for years charged with driving under the influence offenses including third offense DWIrefusal to submit to a breath test in a school zone, and driving under the influence of drugs (DUI). In fact, Mr. Tormey is one of a few New Jersey attorneys who is a certified Alcotest 7110 operator, the breath testing device used throughout the state to prosecute drunk driving cases. When a breath test is not used in a DWI case, he attacks the reliability of DWI blood test results to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. If you have been charged with DWI or DUI in Parsippany, Denville, Morristown, Rockaway, Mount Olive, or elsewhere in Morris County, Mr. Tormey and his team of Morris County DWI defense lawyers are available immediately to assist you at (908) 336-5008. The initial consultation is always provided free of charge.

New Jersey DWI Blood Tests

Typically, DWI blood tests are used when an accident is involved and the driver is taken to the hospital from treatment. Some examples of DWI cases where blood tests are used include:

  • A defendant has been injured and is in need of medical attention or because of the defendant’s status as being injured renders them unable to provide a breath sample
  • A defendant’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is dangerously high
  • A defendant’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is dangerously low

There are several ways to challenge the admissibility of a blood test result in a DWI case in New Jersey. First, it is possible to challenge the reliability of the sample based on the way the blood sample was obtained. It is also possible to challenge the chain of custody of the evidence obtained. Finally, you can also challenge the credentials of the individual who procured the blood because they must be medically authorized and licensed to do so.

Can You be Charged with Refusal to Submit to a Blood Test in NJ?

Refusal to submit to a breath test is a valid charge in New Jersey under N.J.S. 39:4-50.2. However, refusal to submit to a blood test is not a valid charge. Police have the right to take blood in certain cases without your permission. As such, you do not have the right to refuse to submit to a blood test. Therefore, refusal to submit to a blood test is not a valid violation in New Jersey. Mr. Tormey recently represented a client in Newark Municipal Court who was improperly charged with refusal to submit to a blood test. As a result, Mr. Tormey was able to get that charged dismissed as a matter of law.

Contact a Dover DWI Blood Test Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Our experienced Morristown DWI defense attorneys are available immediately to assist you with your DWI case in Dover, Roxbury, Randolph, Madison, Montville, or elsewhere in New Jersey. Our DWI defense team is composed of a former New Jersey DWI prosecutor, an attorney who is certified on the Alcotest 7110 breath testing device, and a retired NJ State trooper who is certified not only on the breath test machine but also in the field sobriety tests. Contact our Morristown offices anytime for a free initial consultation at (908) 336-5008. We are happy to talk to you about your case and answer any questions you may have.

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55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400, Morristown, NJ 07960

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All of Morris County including Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover, East Hanover Township, Florham Park, Hanover Township, Harding Township, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Long Hill Township, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Mount Arlington, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Olive Township, Mountain Lakes, Netcong, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Pequannock Township, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Roxbury Township, Victory Gardens, Washington Township, and Wharton.

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