Building an Effective Defense Facing Drunk Driving Charges
When facing charges concerning drunk driving or driving under the influence, it’s important that you take appropriate action in order to protect your rights. Even if you feel that you are at fault, the law may be on your side and you may not even realize it.
Big John Alley Attorney at Law in Auburn, Alabama, can provide you with legal counsel on how to prepare yourself for any legal action following your arrest for DUI or DWI, and will work to provide you with the proper defense which is necessary when facing a trial regarding such crimes.
If you are caught driving under the influence, even if it is your first offense, you will most likely be arrested for doing so. Following your arrest, it is important to speak with a criminal defense lawyer in building a solid defense on your behalf.
There are several factors our law firm takes into consideration in building your defense, such as:
Checkpoints/DUI Traffic Stops
Sometimes police checkpoints are set up to catch people who are driving under the influence. Checkpoints are usually popular during holidays of celebration. Upon being stopped at a checkpoint, there are certain things that the officer is required to do by law and certain things he or she is not supposed to do. The way the officer conducted his or her duty can have a huge impact on your case.
Breathalyzer Devices
These devices must be accurate at all times in order to determine whether or not you were at or above the legal blood alcohol content limit, which is at or above .08%. Many times, people are wrongfully arrested for these devices not reading accurately.
Eyewitnesses
Accounts from eyewitnesses can also play a huge role in your defense. Statements regarding how you were stopped, how you were behaving, how the officer conducted his or her duty, etc., are all important in determining whether or not you were actually at fault.
If you are charged with driving under the influence, don’t make the unfortunate mistake of not seeking legal counsel, and simply pleading guilty to this type of charge. This is the worst thing you can do; it will only leave you vulnerable to the worst type of penalties.
Speak with one of our attorneys. We know all of the aspects of how a DUI charge is supposed to work. While speaking with our attorneys, it is important to remain honest at all times, and provide us with any information that is necessary in order for us to build up your defense. We will weigh out all of the options, even if it’s not your first offense, and let you know what you’re facing before going to court.
We know your rights, and we will do everything that is legally possible to protect them.
