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DUI, by Alcohol or Drug, is a complex area of law
Understanding DUI Charges and Laws
Driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI) or impaired driving means driving when it’s not safe because you had alcohol or drugs.
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.
In most places, 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?
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Challenging Sobriety Tests and Police Observations
Police officers supply most of the evidence in a DUI case. This evidence comes from their observations of a driver. Things like the way the person was driving the car (swerving within the lane), the smell of alcohol on a driver’s breath, glassy, bloodshot eyes and being unstable on their feet are examples of police observations. 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.
Breath or blood tests aren’t perfect either. They can be inaccurate or deemed inadmissible and excluded from evidence. However, challenging the admissibility of these tests requires an in-depth knowledge of the rules of evidence and constitutional rights.
What happens to you if you get convicted of DUI?
A DUI conviction is a big deal and can significantly change your life. You are facing harsh penalties. You could get a criminal record, lose your driver’s license, and have to pay huge fines. Your insurance will go up.
The rules get even stricter if you’ve been in trouble for this before. For example, what might have been a fine before could turn into a jail sentence. A DUI can make things like getting a job much harder, so knowing the rules helps a lot.
A criminal record can also hamper your ability to get a job, attend certain schools, travel, or immigrate to certain countries.
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Your DUI Lawyer Can Make a Big Difference
A good DUI lawyer knows the law and the rules of procedure. They know how to fight your charges and win. They might even get your charges reduced or dropped. With a DUI lawyer, you have a much better chance of avoiding a conviction, ending up with a lighter penalty, and keeping your driver’s license.
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ALCOHOL OR DRUG-IMPAIRED DRIVING
A COMBINATION OF DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING
IMPAIRED DRIVING CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY
DRIVING WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC)
REFUSING TO PROVIDE A BREATH SAMPLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are answers to some common questions about criminal and DUI law. Remember, every case is unique, and nothing can replace speaking to a criminal lawyer about your case
- Procedural mistakes by the arresting officers.
- Issues with the breathalyzer calibration or operation.
- Insufficient evidence to prove you were impaired.
