When Science Fails: Inaccurate Breathalyzer Results for DWI Cases
Mouth Alcohol, GERD, and False High Readings We often think of breathalyzers as sophisticated medical instruments, but in reality, they are small computers making a scientific “guess.” In Texas, the Intoxilyzer 9000 is the standard machine used by police. While it is advanced, it relies on a specific assumption: that the alcohol it measures is…