10 Concepts Behind the Cross-Examination of the Breath Test Operator

The defense of a DWI case often involves the need to cross examine the breath test operator. This presentation, led by attorney Steven Epstein, educates attorneys on 10 important concepts that are essential to understanding breath testing and mounting a defense to such a test. Mr. Epstein also discusses the science that forms the basis of most breath testing devices used by law enforcement, and how the machine takes a sample of breath and generates a blood alcohol concentration.

Learning Objectives: 

I.     Understand the science behind the Breath Test Operator

II.    Identify the 10 important concepts instrumental to mounting a proper defense 

III.   Become comfortable defending a DWI case that involves a breath test device