What types of evidence will be used against me in a DWI case?

In Washington state, evidence used against you in a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) case can include: •Breath tests: Your breath can be tested for the presence of alcohol through a Breathalyzer or other device. A reading of 0.08% or higher means you are legally drunk in Washington. •Blood tests: Blood tests can be conducted to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). •Witness testimony: Law enforcement officers, witnesses, or people that you interacted with while under the influence may be called to testify against you. •Dash cam footage: If a police vehicle is equipped with a dash cam or other video recording device, video footage may be used as evidence against you. •Accident evidence: If your DWI was the result of an accident, the evidence of the accident may be used against you. •Admissions: If you admitted to being under the influence, or that you had consumed alcohol, this can be used to prove your guilt. •Field sobriety tests: If you were asked to perform field sobriety tests to determine your level of intoxication, the results of the test may be used against you. In general, any evidence that shows you were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered relevant to a DWI case. It is important to keep in mind that any evidence used against you must indicate that you were impaired at the time of the incident.

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