Driving Under the Influence - How Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

Driving under the influence - Have you ever been pulled over and charged with a DUI or OVI? Yes this happens but you can beat the system with the help of a criminal defense lawyer.

In order to beat the charge of a driving under the influence, you need to act fast to avoid losing your driving privileges. Your first set in this process it to locate and hire a good attorney to get you out of jail. In some cases, you may be released under your own recognizance (the court gives you the responsibility to return to court at a given date).However, some will require you to pay bail which your lawyer can take care of.

Once released, it is now time to address this issue.

In some states, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge generates two separate cases. Those states will file a charge with the Department of Motor Vehicles as well and bring a criminal court proceeding against you . When faced with this problem, you have to face these charges within ten days from the date of the arrest . Just like any other criminal case, this begins with your arraignment.

You will be asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty . Chances are, your criminal defense lawyer will ask you to plead not guilty to these charges . This will give him or her time to review the facts of the case so your defense will be established. There are many strategies available that your lawyer can use to you get out of a DUI and have proven to be successful.

For example; your attorney could argue a lack of probable cause for the traffic stop. This means there was no reason at all to stop you and if that is the case, submit a petition to suppress any evidence that the police obtained when you were pulled over. Your attorney could also challange the reliability of the BAC results (blood alcohol test) . The blood Alcohol Test measures one's level of alcohol in his or her blood. If the amount of alcohol in your blood exceeded the states legal limmit your are determained to be unsafe to opperate a vehicle.

The results could be faulty if your lawyer can prove that the test was not properly administered, the equipment used was not properly maintained or you have a medical condition that may have an impact on the reliability of the test . Another strategy could be to bring into question, the credibility of the arresting officer . If your attorney can find inconsistencies in the arresting officer's testimony and police report they filed, you may have an opportunity for a not guilty verdict.

But if things are not working in your favor and everything was done by the book , then your criminal defense lawyer may advise you to accept a favorable plea agreement . Doing so may speed up the process and get you reduced charges and fees from the district attorney . And of course, you always have the right to gamble in court and lose. At which time you can always appeal the court's decision .

If you don't, there will likely be an increase in your insurance cost, limits on employment options and you will now have a permanent record. When charged with adriving under the influence (DUI/OVI), hiring a criminal defense attorney may be expensive, but will save you money and agrovation in the long run.


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