Why the Investigator Checks the Breathalyzer’s Calibration Log

Feature image showing a breathalyzer, calibration log, and DUI investigation documents illustrating why investigators review breathalyzer calibration records in DUI cases.

Ask most people what happens after someone is arrested for driving under the influence, and they will describe a single scene: a courtroom, a defense attorney, and a judge. That image is not wrong, but it is incomplete in a way that shapes public expectations of the entire process. The common misconception is that DUI … Read more