D.U.I.

D.U.I. - Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substance.

There are many potential traps awaiting an unwary defendant in D.U.I. prosecutions. Successful representation of a defendant facing a D.U.I. charge requires the utmost in strategic planning. Among the facts we will discuss at your initial consultation are:

  1. How did you come into contact with the police?
  2. Did you perform any field sobriety tests?
  3. Did you give a breath or blood sample?
  4. Had you taken any alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substance that day?
  5. What did you say to the police officer and what did he say to you?

In a D.U.I. prosecution, the most significant evidence against you is the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test result. If you took the test, and the result is over .08, there is now a substantial piece of evidence against you. It can be overcome, however, depending on the facts of your case. Motions In Limine and Motions To Suppress can be used on your behalf by a resourceful and experienced attorney.

The Secretary Of State (SOS) will suspend your driver’s license if you refused to submit to a BAC test or submitted to the test and blew a .08 or more. This is a completely separate case from the criminal DUI proceedings. Dealing with the SOS is an entirely different process than handling a DUI in State court and must be handled with the utmost care, by an experienced attorney.

The facts of your case and the subsequent legal representation you secure will greatly influence the eventual outcome of your case. As in all cases where one is facing prosecution, you should not speak to anyone about the facts of your case, except for an attorney. Contact me for a complete discussion of your situation, your options, and my representation on your behalf. It is my job to zealously represent you and work towards the most favorable outcome possible.