Creating A Solid Defense

A drunk driving arrest is naturally terrifying. Although most people opt for a plea bargain deal, it doesn't always work. Luckily, if you believe that the officer made some mistakes while arresting you, you stand a chance of getting acquitted. Even then, you should seek the help of a DUI lawyer to boost your chances of success. This article shares some of the approaches your DUI attorney might employ to beat the charges leveled against you. 

Attack Your Traffic Stop

The law doesn't allow a police officer to stop your car unless they believe you're violating traffic regulations. And during an arrest, the officers should state the law you were breaking and any observation made to that effect. So if you believe the law enforcer stopped and arrested you for no good reason, you have ground to challenge the arrest. If the court finds illegality with the traffic stop, any evidence the prosecutor brings afterward will be dismissed.

Challenge the Arresting Officer's Evidence

After a DUI arrest, the police officers need to provide evidence indicating you were drunk while driving. To do this, they'll present to the court results of your breath test as shown in the police report. But while taking the tests, the officer could overlook certain aspects like the prevailing weather condition and medication effects. So, if your DUI attorney has evidence that can dispute the information presented by the police officer, the judge can dismiss the case.

Follow the Guidelines Your Arresting Officer Provides

Before a police officer arrests you for drunk driving, they likely have reasonable suspicion to do so. Certainly, it's no use being antagonistic during the arrest. Note that your arresting officer will inform the court about your conduct during the arrest when you show up in court. Whether or not you have reason to believe that you were wrongfully arrested, your attitude plays a crucial role in your defense. Therefore, you should comply with the requirements of the arresting officer. 

Get Contact Details of Potential Witnesses

It is advisable to get the contact information of anyone witnessing your arrest. For example, if you were with friends in the car, ask them to collect the witnesses' names and contact details. Additionally, you can request them to testify on your behalf.

If you're facing a drunk driving charge and believe some inconsistencies exist in your charges, you should consult a DUI attorney.

For more information, contact a DUI lawyer near you.