DUI Attorney On the Case

A DUI attorney can be there for you when you’ve been accused of being publicly intoxicated behind the wheel. If this is your first (and only) DUI arrest then your lawyer will inform you of the procedure for the defense he or she will provide and for your behavior throughout this process. For any and all clients confronted with such charges, your lawyer will do everything he or she can to gather all of the evidence needed to pursue your defense. Your DUI attorney will review the chemical test and field test evidence as well as the police report and witness accounts. Publically a DUI charge may seem like a light offense when no one is hurt, but the judge and your lawyer will take it very seriously on your day in court.

The police department of the arresting officer will peruse their investigation to the fullest. They will be gathering just as much evidence and support as possible for the claims documented in his or her report. The officer(s) will speak with the same chemical test examiners, the same witnesses, and review the same surveillance or traffic camera (if applicable). However, your lawyer will not presume your guilt and will understand that there are several non-drug factors that can cause similar behavior to driving under the influence of a substance.

Drivers are pulled over every day for various traffic violations. But, if an officer suspects that you may be under the influence you will be asked to prove your sobriety. Officers are not allowed to harass any one but there are certain behaviors they look for in individuals who may have been drinking or ingesting other substances. The individual or individuals in the vehicle will be asked to complete a field sobriety test and a chemical test for the presence of alcohol within the body. The field testing includes walking a line, touching your nose, and recitation. However, if you are stressed about begin pulled over it may be difficult to perform. Whether the evidence is truly positive or false positive, a reputable DUI attorney is invaluable to you.

Your DUI attorney will begin your investigation by asking you to recount the events of that evening. He or she will look for cue and clues as to where to look and who to ask about your driving or the traffic accident. If you were indeed tired, stressed, or asked to remove your glasses; those things would obviously through off your balance. But, if you failed the breathalyzer or urine tests administered, then you will simply appear before the judge for sentencing. Your first offence is the most lenient, but your DUI attorney will be by your side to provide evidence of your character. With your commitment to care and legal driving in the future, your attorney can get you the smooth day in court you hope for as you look forward to never returning.