ACCUSED OF DUI? How You Can Help Build a Winning Defense Many people charged with DUI feel ashamed or embarrassed and resist sharing the details about what happened with anyone, even their attorney. The stakes are so high, including possible loss of your driver’s license and your job, that wanting to avoid the whole problem is understandable. That’s the opposite of a smart response. To improve your chances of winning a dismissal or reduced charges, you must dive in and give your attorney information that only you can provide, no matter how embarrassing. What was the officer’s attitude when they pulled you over, and what did they say to you? Describe any physical evidence they collected from your vehicle, such as open alcohol containers, and share any photos taken by you or a companion. These details will help your attorney determine whether your rights were violated. Also, the prosecutor must be able to prove that you were driving, or intended to drive, the car at the time of arrest. Perhaps you were just sitting in the passenger’s seat in the parking lot of a bar, trying to call someone to drive you home! Your attorney may be able to build a case that you never intended to be the driver. Your personal habits and medical needs are important, too. Many DUI cases are won by invalidating the results of breath alcohol tests. Use of an inhaler for asthma or lung problems that contains albuterol, salmeterol, or budesonide can cause the readings to be thrown out. And if you’ve used mouthwash, breath spray, or denture adhesive cream, or been exposed to chemicals, paints, and adhesives, these substances can also skew the results. The list goes on: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes, or pre- diabetes are confounding factors. Vomiting or belching can increase alcohol in the mouth. And simply eating certain fermented foods, such as kimchi or sauerkraut, or following a low-carb keto diet, can cause acetones in the breath that skew breath-test results. Also, breath tests must be skillfully administered by officers trained and certified to use them. If the officer fumbled when using the device or had trouble making it work, that could be a sign of glitchy software, poor calibration, or inadequate training. Even these seemingly small details can be exactly what your attorney needs to build the strongest possible defense on your behalf! And that defense could make all the difference for your future!
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HEARTS KING LINCOLN MUFFIN
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