DUI Attorney Info

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What is DUI?

DUI is an abbreviation for “driving under the influence” of alcohol or any substance that impairs a person's driving ability.  For individuals who are 21 and older, it is illegal to drive with a blood or breath alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher and for people who are under the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 or higher.

It can be pointed out that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both is illegal in all 50 states.

Why Do I Need a DUI Attorney?

Once a DUI attorney is hired to "fight" for you, he or she will immediately begin going through every detail of your case to see if there's any procedure that was not properly followed.  To be more specific, your DUI lawyer will be looking to see if the officer did everything in the manner he/she is supposed to and whether or not there was a “lawful stop.”

A DUI lawyer will see if there's a way to get your case dismissed, and if this possibility does not exist, your DUI attorney will be looking at what viable defenses there are to winning your case.

DUI has become a very complicated area of the law.  In fact, many criminal defense attorneys will admit that given the many talents needed to be mastered by a DUI defense attorney, this area of specialization can be one of the most difficult areas of criminal law in which the lawyer can engage.

A DUI defense usually includes challenging the “stop and arrest.”  Another critical area of DUI defense is getting the breath test results suppressed.  Even if the breath test is not suppressed, furthermore, DUI attorneys will be able to discount the results altogether.  Recent challenges that have led to “suppression” include the following:

• Software problems in the testing machine.
• A lack of calibration and certification of a thermometer in the testing machine.
• Defective warnings prior to conducting the test.
• A constitutional challenge to the new DUI statute itself.

Have you been charged with DUI?  A local DUI lawyer may be able to help you fight the charges against you and save your driver’s license.  Just fill out the form below to talk with a local DUI lawyer or call (877) 246-8058 to get in contact with a DUI attorney.

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Disclaimer

This website, Alcohol Information, is owned and managed by Integrity Business Systems and Solutions.  The information provided on Alcohol Information is for informational purposes only.  Neither Integrity Business Systems and Solutions nor Alcohol Information renders medical or legal advice or professional services.

The contents of Alcohol Information are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship.  The outcome of a legal action necessarily depends on the facts and circumstances particular to that action and, as a consequence, results will be different from case to case.

What is more, every once-in-a-while, the DUI laws change and the information on Alcohol Information may not reflect the most current changes.  No individual should rely upon or act upon any information contained on this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney.

Total DUI is a paid affiliate of Alcohol Information.  Total DUI is in no way affiliated with and makes no representations as to the content of this site.  Total DUI makes no representations as to the quality or qualifications of its sponsoring attorneys.

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