DUI Defense Attorney in San Diego, CA

San Diego County DUI Lawyer

Breath or blood test results, field sobriety test performance and the officer's observations, as well as any other physical evidence or witness testimony, may be used against a defendant at his or her DMV hearing and in criminal court in the face of DUI (driving under the influence) charges. These may seem like a lot to contend with, but there are actually numerous ways an attorney can build an effective DUI defense strategy even in the presence of the most condemning evidence.

Part of this is due to the strict procedure law enforcement must follow in performing chemical tests and field sobriety tests, as well as in ensuring the defendant's constitutional rights are not violated. An experienced lawyer will know what to look for in the terms of mistakes and rights violations, and can use this to benefit the defendant in a number of ways, such as by filing a motion to suppress evidence or negotiating with the prosecuting attorney to help the defendant face lesser charges or alternative sentencing. Following are some examples of factors which may be used to build an effective DUI defense:

• Law enforcement did not inform the defendant of the consequences of refusing a breath test
• Law enforcement did not have probable cause to pull the defendant over in the first place
• The breath test or blood test was administered improperly
• The breath testing device was not properly calibrated
• The blood sample was mishandled
• Field sobriety tests were administered improperly

Those are just a few examples of what can be used to benefit a defendant facing San Diego DUI charges. Depending on the case, there may be any of a combination of these that can be utilized to help a defendant avoid a conviction altogether.

Contact a San Diego DUI defense attorney today!