DUI, by Alcohol or Drug, is a complex area of law
What is DUI?
Impaired driving / DUI occurs when a driver operates a vehicle while the use of alcohol or drugs impairs their ability to do so.
A distinct but related offence is “driving over .08”, which occurs when a driver operates a vehicle with a blood-alcohol ratio of over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Other related charges include:
- Refusing to provide a breath sample.
- Impaired driving causing death or bodily harm.
- Driving over .08 causing death or bodily harm.
DUI laws are Complex
You might think that your situation is hopeless because you had a drink before driving or because you failed the breath test. Think again. DUI is a complex charge and is not always easily proven.
Simply drinking and driving alone is not against the law. Drinking too much and driving is. So how much is too much? How can the state prove their case?
Challenging Breath Tests and Police Observations
Breath tests can be inaccurate or deemed inadmissible and excluded from evidence. And when it comes to police observations of impairment, there can be an innocent explanation for something that looks like a physical symptom of impairment but isn’t.
Don’t let a DUI ruin your life
Many people have wrong assumptions about DUI and impaired driving laws. Don’t let these misconceptions negatively impact your future by making an uninformed decision.
Contact an Impaired Driving / DUI lawyer and become informed about your charges and the best course of action for you.
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Face the fight with the right lawyer at your side
You’re in a battle, and the consequences of losing are severe. Your reputation, ability to get housing, loans, employment, and freedom are on the line, even if you face a minor charge.
Don’t go into this battle alone or unprepared. Talk to a criminal justice attorney who has fought similar battles often. Get the correct information from the right lawyer, and do it now.