DUI Defense Attorney in San Diego

Challenging Evidence in a DUI Case

A DUI arrest does not need to lead to a conviction, even if the government has blood or breath test evidence against a driver. There are ways that a competent attorney can approach a driver's defense in order to help him or her avoid a conviction. Virtually every aspect of a case can be investigated and challenged in certain circumstances, such as unlawfully obtained evidence, an illegal arrest or improperly administered breath test or blood test. A San Diego DUI defense attorney may be able to build a successful defense by challenging such evidence as:

• The outcome of a breath test or blood test that showed a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater.
• A breath test that a driver allegedly refused to take.
• The outcome of field sobriety tests, which the arresting officer stated the driver failed.
• Observations made by the officer about the driver, including his or her demeanor, any statements the driver made, the presence of alcoholic beverages in the vehicle, and more.

These challenges may be made by conducting an independent analysis of evidence and review of police reports or witness accounts of the events. At times, there may even be video footage from the camera mounted on the arresting officer's vehicle or in the interview room at the police station that may refute an officer's statements about a driver's level of intoxication. Cross-examination is also a useful tool that will expose the incompetence of an officer or unreliability of a breath/blood test.

Are you facing drunk driving charges in the San Diego area? Make sure you take every action possible in order to fight your charges and avoid imprisonment, fines, license suspension and the many other consequences of a conviction.

San Diego Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

Don't accept that plea bargain without first consulting with an attorney who can offer you valuable information about your legal rights and ability to challenge DUI evidence. Contact a San Diego DUI Lawyer at our firm today.