For most of us, finding ourselves on the wrong side of the law, for whatever reason, is just not in our vocabulary by any stretch of the imagination. However, for those who try to drive while under the influence, chances are that they will eventually be caught when the police stop them roadside for a general check. This is the time when they will certainly need the services of a DUI lawyer or DUI attorneys.

Most people will have taken a risk or two when they have been to a party or unexpected celebration. However, as the law says, this is really no excuse. Even those who are slightly over the legal limit are considered to be at odds with the law. Those who take illicit street drugs too will often find themselves with great problems since these are also considered illegal even if the person is not going to drive anyway.

However, as with all laws, the public have certain rights when it comes to being stopped by the police even if it is very obvious that they have taken too much alcohol. For example, no one is bound to take the road side sobriety tests that demean the driver somewhat. Instead, and if they have prior knowledge of this, they can ask to be taken to the station for proper tests instead of the balancing acts that many people are asked to perform. At the station house too, people have to be cautioned properly if they are being arrested or the case could well end up being quashed. One thing is very clear though, no one should admit to anything unless they have the say so of their appropriate counsel. Even the tests that are taken must be seen by this counsel too otherwise they could be tampered with. This chain of evidence is vital to prove, or disprove a case in court, so making sure that it is taken properly, and handled well, could mean the difference between a serious case and having it thrown out altogether.

One thing that this counsel will check on is that the machine which ‘reads’ the blood levels has been calibrated regularly. If the last calibration was missed, or done too far back, this is another instance when the case can be kicked out completely. Of course, this is not to say that the driver is innocent, it merely gives the court that reasonable doubt which is allowed in any court of law.

If a driver cannot afford his own counsel, he will be appointed one by the court. However, in these instances, it is often a very overworked junior with a very full work load. It is much better to find a counsel who is qualified and experienced in just such a scenario so that they can bring the full force of their knowledge to the court to mitigate any punishment that is being meted out. Failing that, the court will punish the erstwhile driver on a sliding scale depending on if he has ever committed this offense in the past.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter recently worked with a Cincinnati DUI Lawyer while conducting research for a new article. He learned quite a bit about the merits of hiring a great attorney when he spent a day with a small group of Cincinnati DUI attorneys helping to make their practices more efficient.

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