DUI which means driving under the influence has been of the most outlawed and committed offenses in the society. There have been a lot of deaths caused by drink driving and that is why the offense is handled with a lot of seriousness. It is always advisable to stay away from the wheel to avoid endangering your life and that of others.
The penalties for drink driving varies from one state to the other. All the 50 states have agreed on stringent penalties for the offenders which include heavy fines, you may be sentenced for up to 180 days, you may also receive 10-year probation or even risk to lose your driving license.
How can an Orange County Criminal defense lawyer help you?
In a number of states the DUI offense generates two cases, the first case is filed in a criminal court and the other case is filled with the department of motor vehicles. With the kind of experience our attorneys have, they are familiar with the strategies pulled by an opposing attorney and with that, they will simply know how to defend you.
Once an attorney takes over your case, he/she will want to know everything as it happened from when you were pulled over by the police officers. You are advised to be open with the attorney so that both of you are not surprised by a simple strong fact that would make the whole difference. After you narrate everything as it happened, the lawyer will explain what is likely to happen once you go to trial. He/she then goes through the police report, interview any witness if there was any and also examine the evidence.
When you are arrested on the account of drink driving you are expected to appear in the court of law within 10 days from when the arrest was done. In the courtroom, you are requested to take a plead of whether you are guilty or not to the charges. Our criminal defense attorneys will advise you to take the not guilty plea so that they can take time to carefully review your case.
After the defense is established, the attorneys come up with a tactic that will help him/ her win the case by questioning the motive and the evidence brought to the table. They pay attention to the smallest of details, for example, they may argue that there was a lack of probable cause for the initial stop. If there's no probable cause the attorney will submit a petition to suppress any evidence produced by the police officer.
Another way the lawyer can help you win the case is by disputing the BAC results stating inaccuracy and unreliability. If the lawyer manages to prove that the equipment used was not up to standard or was faulty then you may have a chance to win this case. The attorney may also argue that the test was not properly administered and if proper evidence is produced to support his/her claims then you also stand a chance to win this case. The attorneys also go through your medical history to try and show if you have a medical condition that would have affected the reliability of the test. The lawyer will look at every possibility and minute detail to help you.
Our attorneys also pay a lot of attention to what the police officers testify in an attempt to spot any inconsistencies to their statements. If inconsistencies are spotted then the ruling maybe on your favor.
When things fall apart and no loopholes are detected, and things fail to work on your favor, our DUI lawyers advise you to accept the plea agreement the police. They can help you get lighter sentencing but if you don't want to negotiate, you can choose to go to court with enough and strong evidence.
Acquiring the services of Orange County criminal attorney for DUI charges can help you avoid things like huge fines, limitation to future employment opportunities, enter in a permanent felony record, lose your driving license and also increase the insurance rates of your car.
We are a reputable law firm with lots of experience in dealing with DUI cases in Orange County. Visit us at expertlawfirm.com and book an appointment with our highly qualified lawyers and get the help that you need.
