DUI Attorney Info

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What is DUI?

DUI is an acronym for "driving under the influence."  An individual is guilty of DUI (or drunk driving) if he or she drives a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug (prescription, over-the-counter, illegal, or otherwise) to the extent that his or her physiological responses and mental faculties are negatively affected or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.  At the time of this writing, the legal limit regarding blood alcohol concentration is .08% in all 50 states.

The adverse outcomes of driving under the influence or drunk driving can be far reaching, both from a psychological as well as from a legal outlook.  With awareness of the substantial number of fatalities and injuries that are related to DUI throughout the United States, many state legislators have expressed indignation about the lack of social and personal accountability and are, as a consequence, mandating severe penalties on DUI offenders.

Why Do I Need a DUI Attorney?

Getting stopped by a police officer and being accused of drunk driving can be an extremely stressful and scary experience.  Many "good" individuals with no criminal record experience these feeling every day because of the fact that they have been arrested for DUI.  A DUI lawyer will help you understand what has happened to you and what lies ahead concerning your DUI case.

DUI charges require a specialized DUI criminal defense lawyer.  Don’t let the State convict you of a DUI when you may indeed have a "doable" defense.  If you have been arrested for "driving under the influence" and have a DUI charge filed against you, please consider hiring a criminal defense attorney who will do whatever it takes to get a favorable outcome for you and for your legal rights.

If you have prior convictions for drunk driving, hiring a DUI lawyer is strongly suggested.  Why?  Mainly because DUI attorneys know how to get prior convictions removed, thereby possibly reducing your fines and penalties to a great extent should you be convicted.

Any DUI defense includes challenging the “stop and arrest” that was performed by the police.  Another significant area of DUI defense is getting the breath test results suppressed.  Even if the breath test is not suppressed, however, a DUI attorney will be able to dismiss the results altogether.  Recent legal challenges that have led to “suppression” include the following:

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

Total DUI is a paid affiliate of Alcohol Abuse Basics.  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.

Disclaimer

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

The contents of Alcohol Abuse Basics 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 Abuse Basics 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 Alcohol Abuse Basics.  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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