Whether it is a breathalyzer test or an intoxilyzer test, law enforcement knows that there is no way you can trick a breath-testing device. However, many drinkers mistakenly beg to disagree. There are several myths circulating through society about breathalyzer testing and how to pass a breath test after drinking alcohol; but believing these myths can and will get a person in trouble.

Continue reading to learn the top myths about breathalyzer tests, and how to protect yourself if you were recently charged with A DUI or OWI in Indiana.

Breathalyzer Testing Myths and Misconceptions

Sucking on a Penny

For many decades now there has been a rumor going around suggesting that if you suck on a penny, you can pass a breathalyzer test. But this is very false. Furthermore, coins are incredibly unsanitary, so you should never put them in your mouth. Besides, if a police officer catches you with a penny in your mouth before they administer their breath test, it can be used against you by the prosecutor who may suggest that you knew you are guilty and were trying to conceal your intoxication.

Refusing a Breath Test

Many people believe that if you refuse a breathalyzer, law enforcement has no way to retrieve blood alcohol content (BAC) evidence against you, and therefore, cannot charge you for an intoxication offense. Not only is this completely untrue but refusing a breathalyzer when requested by law enforcement is a separate offense in itself and will immediately suspend your driver’s license for six months without any questions. Here in Indiana, when you register your vehicle, you automatically consent to breathalyzer testing, and agreed to driver’s license suspension in the event that you refuse one.

Drinking Vodka

There is a rumor that suggests that if you drink vodka over all other alcoholic beverages, the smell cannot be detected on your breath by law enforcement if you are ever pulled over or stopped for questioning. But this rumor is untrue as well. Any sort of liquor will have a distinct scent on a person’s breath, and when you’ve been drinking you become nose blind to the smell. Just keep in mind that officers are sober, which means they have a heightened sense of smell for things like liquor and marijuana.

Were you recently arrested for an intoxication offense in Indiana? Contact the Law Office of David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514 for aggressive and skilled DUI criminal defense in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our teams work around the clock to reduce or dismiss your DUI penalties and avoid jail!

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