Many factors can influence the results of DUI testing, and involve many scientific disciplines. Details such as your physiology, physics, chemistry, and many other factors can combine to affect the accuracy of the tests conducted. Medical conditions also have a strong bearing on the effectiveness of various tests:
Dentistry – Dentures or Bridge Work, Gum Disease
Gastric Reflux Disease
Sickness – Flu, Fever
Diseases: Lung or Heart Disease, Diabetes, Inner Ear problems
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Pre-existing injuries or afflictions: back or leg injuries, eyesight problems
Menstruation
These and other medical conditions can affect your performance in Field Sobriety Tests, or affect the accuracy of breathalyzer or blood tests. If you suffer from any of these conditions, or any other ailments that may have affected your ability to submit to standard DUI tests, notify your attorney. The information could be the key point in your defense.
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