| Being arrested for drunk driving is something that | | | | resources to look into. |
| shouldn't be taken lightly. More often than not, people | | | | - A good DUI lawyer can help get your sentence |
| think that it's ok to try and defend their DUI case on | | | | reduced. |
| their own. Contrary to popular belief, a DUI case can | | | | Here are some issues a DUI lawyer will investigate: |
| be quite complex. There are many factors involved | | | | 1) Does the defendant have medical issues? |
| that need to be investigated. Although it's isn't | | | | 2) What is the defendant's occupation? There |
| required, it's highly recommended that you do hire a | | | | have been a few cases in which people were |
| DUI lawyer, especially if this is your first drunk driving | | | | arrested for a DUI when in fact, they didn't even have |
| arrest. | | | | one drink. People in certain occupations are exposed |
| Here are a few reasons why you should consider | | | | to chemicals that could affect their B.A.C. (Blood |
| hiring a DUI lawyer: | | | | Alcohol Content) reading in a breath test. In California |
| - A lawyer is more aware of the current drunk driving | | | | the legal limit is 0.08%. |
| laws, processes, and procedures. He/she knows | | | | 3) What did the defendant eat the day of the |
| what needs to be done in order to investigate your | | | | arrest? Certain foods can alter the chemical makeup |
| DUI case. Wouldn't you want someone by your side | | | | of a person's body, thus influencing a B.A.C. reading. |
| who can present your case to the judge and the court | | | | 4) Did law enforcement maintain the breathalyzer |
| with confidence? | | | | properly? |
| - An experienced lawyer who specializes in drunk | | | | If you're truly knowledgeable about DUI laws and |
| driving is resourceful. He/she how to get the | | | | procedures in your state, then perhaps you don't need |
| information required that will help you with your case. | | | | a lawyer to represent you. However, if you do hire a |
| If your case includes circumstances that are not | | | | lawyer, you'll probably save a great deal of time and |
| typical, a lawyer will know what information or | | | | the whole process will simply be less stressful for you. |