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.