DUI Lawyer Info

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What is DUI?

“Driving under the influence” (DUI) is sometimes called "drunk driving" or driving while intoxicated (DWI) and has two meanings:

First, you can receive a DUI arrest for driving with a blood alcohol level over the state’s maximum permissible blood alcohol limit.  As of May, 2007, the limit for adults is 0.08% in all 50 states.

Second, you may also be guilty of DUI or DWI for driving when your physical and/or mental abilities are negatively affected by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs.  In fact, according to the law, it makes absolutely no difference whether the drug is prescription or over-the-counter, legal or illegal.  If drinking alcohol and/or ingesting a drug adversely affects your sight, hearing, reaction time, ability to judge distances or any other physical or mental ability used in driving, you may be found guilty of a drunk driving offense.

Why Do I Need a DUI Lawyer?

Being arrested for DUI can elicit feelings of anxiety, anger, depression, fear, and embarrassment.  Keep in mind that people from all walks of life have been arrested for DUI.  And try to remember that the more control you take over in your life now, including educating yourself about current and relevant DUI laws, the greater peace of mind you will probably experience once your DUI has been resolved.  Due to the fact that you are in a vulnerable situation, you need to consult with a DUI attorney you can trust and one who will fight for your legal rights.

If you have been charged with DUI, it is advisable for you to get advice from a DUI attorney in your area as soon as possible.  By doing this, you will know what to expect when you appear in court.  Overall, criminal DUI cases tend to move quite rapidly through the court system and unfamiliarity with various deadlines and procedural requirements could negatively affect your case.  With this in mind, it would stand to reason to hire a DUI lawyer for your DUI offense.

Even if you did drink and drive in an unsafe manner, a DUI attorney may be able to help minimize your legal problems and maximize the chances that you can move ahead toward a more positive future after your DUI proceedings.  A DUI criminal defense lawyer can help to equalize the balance of power between the prosecution and the defendant and can work to maintain the constitutional rights that are guaranteed to all criminal defendants.

Any DUI defense includes challenging the “stop and arrest” by the police officer.  Another important area of a DUI defense is getting the breath test results suppressed.  Even if the breath test is not suppressed, however, DUI lawyer may be able to discount the results altogether.  Recent challenges that have led to “suppression” include the following:

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

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

The contents of Key Alcohol Info 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 Key Alcohol Info 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 a lawyer.

Total DUI is a paid affiliate of Key Alcohol Info.  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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