What are the best tactics used to lower DUI penalties?
What are the best tactics used to lower DUI penalties? Do they usually involve technicalities with the breathalyzer or the actual initial stop? I was just charged with my first DUI (or any crime for that matter) and I want to get as much info as possible before hiring an attorney.
The Law Offices of Christopher J. McCann
| Christopher J. McCann
Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana, CA
The best tactic is to hire a local attorney who focuses on DUI defense. Every case is different and the number of ways to attack these cases are too numerous to list. You have to attack the evidence and also present your client in the best light. Do you research online and meet with many attorneys and you'll be able to see who is best for you and your case.
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Replied: 10/20/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider
Every case is very different and involves different potential defenses. Some have problems with the blood alcohol result either because it is low or the machine is unreliable or because of the timing of the last drinks with a resulting rising alcohol defense. Some cases involve probable cause problems with the initial detention or subsequent arrest. All of these can be used to defend the case at or before trial or to negotiate the best deal possible under the circumstances. You need an experienced certified criminal law specialist to analyze the case with the police report, the alcohol level and the calibration records of the machine if available in hand.
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Replied: 10/24/2011
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Answered By: The Law Office of Harry E. Hudson, Jr.
Hire the attorney first. If you mess with the facts, you may irreparably harm your case. Tactics and strategy are within the SOLE realm of the attorney's discretion.
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Replied: 10/21/2011
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Replied: 10/21/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Edward J. Blum
It depends on the case. You can't honestly expect someone to answer a question as important as that and as complicated as that question on such vague facts. This is not Word. You can't buy a book or ask the FAQ and expect a one size fits all fix for your problem.
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Replied: 10/21/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
The best tactics to use when challenging a DUI arrest depends on the facts of the case. A good attorney needs to look at the police report and all the lab reports to know where to direct his efforts. As far as what evidence to dispute you go after all the evidence. The chance of success will always depend on the facts of the case.
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Replied: 10/20/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller
Usually DUI fines are pretty standard, however you can offer to do volunteer work for credit against your sentence. The hitch is that that work is credited at a low rate.
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Answered By: Law Offices of Phil Hache
There are many different potential defenses to defending a DUI case. This can include issues with the initial stop, the arrest itself,and technical issues with BAC results, as well as the field sobriety tests and other potential errors in the police report. There is some basic information throughout the internet on defending DUI's. You can check out 1DUILawyer.com for some additional info. A lot of it is technical, but it will at least give you an idea of some of the things a DUI attorney will be looking into in defending your case.
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Answered By: Law Offices of Matthew Murillo
I recommend you consult multiple attorneys and not worry about tactics (whether technicality or otherwise). Listing possible issues won’t help you if you don't understand how they are attacked, or why certain things should be looked at. Just consult several attorneys and hire one you feel comfortable with. There is no reason to confuse you with things that may not even apply to your case.
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