Opening Statements in DUI Cases: There is never a second chance to make a first impression, right? If you answered “yes,” then you can begin to understand the importance of opening statements in DUI cases. The opening statement is the first chance a DUI lawyer has to explain the case. This is also to explain […]
DUI Defense
Trial DUI Evidence and the Objections its Affect
How the Rules of Trial DUI Evidence and Lawyers’ Objections Shape the Course of a Trial It is important to understand what the trial DUI evidence and the appropriate objections has on a trial. While what the prosecutor and the DUI defense lawyer say are an important part of any drunk driving trial. To clarify, […]
DUI Breath Test Challenges in Court
Understanding DUI Breath Test Challenges In every DUI case involving a breath test. An experienced DUI attorney will attempt to successfully have the results suppressed. These DUI breath test challenges are so that they not used against their client in trial. Dismissal of the case entirely will likely be the most desired result, but suppression […]
Implied Consent DUI Law Penalties
Understanding the Implied Consent DUI Law The implied consent DUI law states you must consent to a chemical test. If you don’t comply, you could lose your license if suspected of driving under influence. Think of it as a deal you made with the state that issued your drivers license. Therefore, a deal you make […]
Forced Blood Draw Search Warrant in DUI Cases
DUI law in some states allows the issue of a search warrant for a forced blood draw if you fail to voluntarily submit to a blood or breath test. In states that permits a forced blood draw, it wouldn’t be a wise choice to refuse a breath or blood test. Regardless of your refusal, the […]
DUI Trial Opening and Closing Arguments
Relative to a DUI trial is a question: There is never a second chance to make a first impression, right? If you answered “yes,” then you can begin to understand the importance of opening and closing arguments of a DUI trial. Opening arguments in a DUI trial The opening statement is the first chance a […]
Pretrial Motions in General for DUI Cases
DUI motions (procedural and substantive) A primer on the subtle art of litigating DUI pretrial motions There are several kinds of pretrial motions that a DUI lawyer may bring before a case gets anywhere near trial. This article gives a general overview of the types of motions, when they are generally brought, and what they […]
DUI Attorney Client Relationship
When you face a DUI charge, it is important to understand your DUI attorney client relationship and set reasonable expectations. Obviously, define the expectations between you and your DUI attorney. Also, it is a good idea that you both are on the same page. What TO expect (DUI attorney client relationship) When meeting with the […]
Hiring a DUI Attorney or Representing Yourself
Can a DUI attorney help Having a lawyer may drastically improve your chances of beating the charge or getting a favorable plea bargain. To know if DUI attorney will help, start by educating yourself with reading up on subject and interview DUI lawyers. When you choose to put yourself and your case in hands of professional, […]
Human Factor of Breath Test and Impact on a DUI
There are several ways that the human factor of breath test impact DUI tests reading, resulting in an erroneously high or low reading. Every jurisdiction has a mandatory observation period during which the police must observe a DUI suspect for a certain amount of time before a breath test may be administered. The observation period […]
DUI Breath Test Results During Trial
Results of Breath Test Relating to a Trial Drunk driving cases involving DUI breath test, experienced DUI attorney’s will try to suppress results, so not used at trial. For a breath test result suppressed in court, the judge must determine that its results are unreliable. Several states have administrative rules that set out procedures. During a […]
DUI Jury Trial Process Explained
Although DUI jury trial process and procedures vary from court to court. The following is a rough blueprint of the typical DUI jury trial process explained. Motions Used in a DUI Jury Trial Process Motions in Limine and “housekeeping” items: The first thing that typically takes place is a discussion, typically on the record, about […]