Failing a breath test—even if you didn’t feel impaired—can result in an Over 80 charge, leading to licence suspension, fines, and a permanent record.
Over 80 charges are built on numbers—not behaviour. Even if you were driving safely and showed no signs of impairment, a breath sample over 80 mg% gives police grounds to lay charges. But these cases are more technical than they appear. Timing of the test, machine calibration, procedural missteps, and rights violations can all affect the result. We scrutinize every detail—from roadside demand to final reading—to challenge flawed testing and suppress unreliable evidence. When your future is at risk over a number, precision in legal strategy matters more than ever.
Popular questions about over 80 charges
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What does “Over 80” mean in a DUI charge?
It means your blood alcohol concentration was 80 milligrams or more of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood—based on a breath or blood sample taken after arrest.
Can I be charged with Over 80 if I wasn’t impaired?
Are breathalyzer readings always accurate?
What are the penalties for an Over 80 conviction?
First offences usually carry fines and a mandatory driving ban. Repeat offences or aggravating factors can result in jail time, longer suspensions, and ignition interlock conditions.
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