Points to Attack in a Los Angeles DUI case
Presenting a winning case in Los Angeles will usually include a thorough review of your DUI case and then taking a very aggressive position with regard to the following;
Field Sobriety Tests. These tests are designed for you to fail. In fact, most people taking these tests would fail even if they were 100% sober. Most folks pulled over for a suspected DUI are tired, frightened with regard to being pulled over for any reason, may hesitate upon “walking the line” etc. The lawyer will also show that the tests show a person has perhaps “lack of coordination” rather than intoxication. Most attorneys have no difficulty demonstrating to a jury that the tests are subjective and basically unreliable.
Blood Alcohol Level was not over the limit when you were driving. If you were stopped shortly after drinking it will take a while for your blood alcohol to rise. By the time the blood or breath tests are done the blood alcohol level is over the limit. The time
between the first drink, the pull over and the BAL test is critical. Your lawyer will understand how to use these to your advantage.
Breath Tests were unreliable. Many times law enforcement doesn’t follow the correct protocols and many medical issues like acid reflux, diabetes, dental issues etc. alter the BAC result. Even a burp or vomiting can cause a bad BAC reading.
Officer’s Credibility. Police many times overstate their case and a savvy lawyer can bring that out to the jury in cross-examination. Perhaps you were not lawfully stopped or arrested. An arresting officer’s memory can be challenged as it is often difficult to remember one specific DUI case and its details buy the time it reaches court. Again, a good attorney can attack via the weaknesses of your arresting officer testimony on you behalf with regard to these and other issues.
Your lawyer in Los Angeles, is the best person to determine if you should proceed to trial with your case.
This is only after determining if a plea bargain is in order and if that bargain is a good deal based on the evidence in the case against you.
