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 in most cases to explain the defense’s theory of […]
Articles Relating To The DUI Trial Process
DUI Evidence and Objections Effect the Course of Trial
How the rules of evidence and lawyers’ objections shape the course of a DWI trial While what the prosecutor and the DUI defense lawyer say are an important part of any drunk driving trial, their words are not evidence. No amount of arguing or theater from a prosecutor can convict you of DUI without evidence […]
Challenging DUI Breath Test in Court
In every DUI case involving a breath test, an experienced DUI attorney will attempt to successfully have the results suppressed so that they will not be used against their client in trial. Dismissal of the case entirely will likely be the most desired result, but suppression of the breath test is the next best scenario […]
DUI Trial Opening and Closing Arguments
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 in DUI trials. Opening arguments in DUI trials The opening statement is the first chance a DUI lawyer has to explain the defense’s theory of the […]
General Pretrial Motions in DUI Cases
DUI motions (procedural and substantive) A primer on the subtle art of litigating DUI motions There are several kinds of 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 accomplish. Procedural […]
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, […]
DUI Jury Trial Process Explained
Although DUI jury trial procedures vary from court to court, the following is a rough blueprint of the typical DUI jury trial process explained. Motions used in a trial Motions in Limine and “housekeeping” items: The first thing that typically takes place is a discussion, typically on the record, about the ground rules of the […]
Process of Jury Selection in DUI Cases
DUI case jury selection Most DUI attorneys will agree that the process of jury selection in DUI Cases may be the single most important aspect of the DUI trial process. Relative to the case, no matter how good presented or how bad the prosecutor screws it up. If the jury has people biased against anybody […]
DUI Trial Process Explained from Motions to Appeals
The DUI trial process varies from court to court, the following is a typical DUI jury trial beginning with motions and ending with appeals. Motions Motions in Limine and “housekeeping” items: The first thing that typically takes place is a discussion, typically on the record, about the ground rules of the DUI trial. Basic parameters […]