Best DUI Attorneys: April 2012

Thursday, 26 April 2012

A California DUI arrest gets you a free room in the San Diego DUI drunk tank - San Diego DUI Attorney Specialists are out there so be patient

A California DUI arrest gets you a free room in the San Diego DUI drunk tank. The right San Diego DUI Attorney Specialist can be found. Take your time.

Understand things. Read this Article to be introduced to the basic approach.

Folks try to make the mistake of pleading guilty in San Diego DUI Court, perhaps due to the fact they feel like they do not stand a chance at winning.

The reality is, for a recognized CDLA San Diego DUI Attorney Specialist, it may be possible to have your charges greatly reduced/dropped/dismissed based on the facts and circumstances.

You owe it to yourself to find the very best DUI attorney in San Diego county. There is just too much at stake.

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A California DUI Lawyers Association recognized-"Specialist" like Rick Mueller can help you with your DUI in San Diego

There are lots of ways of winning a San Diego DUI case. A California DUI Lawyers Association recognized-"Specialist" like Rick Mueller can help you.

If you are fighting a breath test, consider this San Diego DUI Attorney Specialist's listed defenses.

One way you can't win is fight when being arrested. That could cost you $25,000 bail.

Early today, the CHP tried to arrest a Poway man who allegedly scuffled with California Highway Patrol officers who then pulled out their stun gun and shot him.

San Diego DUI suspect Michael Littlejohn-Carroll drove a white Honda Prelude heading north on Interstate 805 at Home Avenue about 12:30 a.m. CHP claims he was weaving and pulled him over, San Diego DUI attorneys are told.

CHP concluded based on a San Diego DUI evaluation to take him into custody but he did the wrong thing if it happened - he resisted. A struggle ended up with the suspect and officers on the ground.

The San Diego DUI suspect was evaluated at a hospital, then jailed for alleged California DUI, battery and resisting arrest charges, with a $25,000 bail.

2 San Diego CHP DUI officers purportedly had minor injuries but declined medical treatment, lawyers are told.

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boulder dui lawyers

Description: Hiring a Boulder DUI attorney who has years of experience is critical to the outcome of your case.? If you have been accused or arrested for a crime, David E. Moorhead is an experienced and aggressive Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney.

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Sunday, 22 April 2012

boulder dui lawyers

Description: Hiring a Boulder DUI attorney who has years of experience is critical to the outcome of your case.? If you have been accused or arrested for a crime, David E. Moorhead is an experienced and aggressive Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney.

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Friday, 20 April 2012

boulder dui lawyers

Description: Hiring a Boulder DUI attorney who has years of experience is critical to the outcome of your case.? If you have been accused or arrested for a crime, David E. Moorhead is an experienced and aggressive Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney.

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boulder dui lawyers

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Monday, 16 April 2012

boulder dui lawyers

Description: Hiring a Boulder DUI attorney who has years of experience is critical to the outcome of your case.? If you have been accused or arrested for a crime, David E. Moorhead is an experienced and aggressive Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney.

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California DUI Lawyers Association annual DUI attorney seminar this weekend up north as some San Diego DUI Lawyers go on waiting list

California DUI Lawyers Association annual DUI attorney seminar this weekend in San Fran sold out. San Diego DUI Lawyers still wanting to go must get on a waiting list.

The Ed Kuwatch Award will again be presented this year. Amazing DUI attorneys and drunk driving lawyers will be speaking and in attendance.

President Riverside DUI Attorney Donald Bartell will be there so don't miss having a chat with one of the greatest DUI lawyers and nicest persons in the world.

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California DUI - mj law automatically makes any driver found with above-zero levels of cannabinoids presumptively guilty of DUI, San Diego lawyers say

A questionable California DUI bill to make up a zero-tolerance driving under the influence (DUI) threshold law for marijuana is being discussed in California Legislature, attorneys in San Diego learned today.

This proposed California DUI - mj law automatically makes any driver found with above-zero levels of cannabinoids in blood or urine presumptively guilty of DUI, San Diego lawyers noting its unfairness and irrationality, as follows:

?1. No scientific basis for zero-tolerance DUI marijuana standards exists as there is no relationship between impairment and the presence of cannabinoids in urine.

2. There is no relationship between impairment and the presence of non-psychoactive cannabinoid metabolites in blood.

3. There is extensive evidence that safe driving is not incompatible with low levels of THC in the blood.

4. Since cannabinoids remain in the system for days or weeks after last use, the bill would effectively outlaw driving by every marijuana user in the state.

View AB 2552 - visit this California Assembly Bill site.

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Thursday, 12 April 2012

Complex facts and complicated legal issues are the hurdles your San Diego DUI & DMV defense attorney must focus on

Your future deserves the best San Diego California DUI Attorney to take care of everything after arrest. Lawyers recognized by the California DUI Lawyers Association, who are classified as true "Specialists" (rather than printed words in an ad) should be at the top of your short list.

While lawyers in San Diego may line up around the corner to take your case, take your time in deciding which DUI attorney will get the positive outcome for you.

Understanding what you are up against allows you to find a drunk driving lawyer in San Diego county who knows the seriousness of the situation you are dealing with.

Complex facts and complicated legal issues are the hurdles your San Diego DUI & DMV defense attorney must focus on. Look not for a track star actually jumping; look for a trusted DUI lawyer with a San Diego track record.

Help yourself by starting with this free Internet consultation at the San Diego County DUI Law Center. Attorney Rick Mueller will respond quickly.

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Wednesday, 11 April 2012

George (Rick) Mueller of San Diego County DUI Law Center again voted a best DUI Defense attorney for 2012 in San Diego, per San Diego Metro Magazine

George (Rick) Mueller of San Diego County DUI Law Center again voted a best DUI Defense attorney for 2012 in San Diego, per San Diego Metro Magazine.

See page 25 for a complete list of the exclusive San Diego DUI lawyers:

Mary Prevost
Mary Francis Prevost Law Firm
Glenn Casey
Law Office of G. Cole Casey
Michael Fremont
Law Office of Michael Fremont
George (Rick)Mueller
San Diego County DUI Law Center
Anna Yum
Law Office of Anna Yum
Eric Ganci
Galente Ganci APC.

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Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Guest DUI Blog – What to Do if a Cop Pulls You Over for DUI

You’re pulled over on the side of a road, with your engine turned off. The reflection of bright lights from the police car behind you irritates your eyes. The police officer on duty stands outside of both vehicles, and checks over the information listed on your license and registration. He begins asking you how many drinks you’ve had that night. Are you required to answer?

You have the right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment makes it completely legal for you to refrain from responding to the police officer’s inquiries. Your refusal to answer his questions cannot be held against you in a court of law, but if you choose to answer, then a prosecuting attorney can use the officer’s testimony against you. Testimonies based on slurring or stumbling perceived by a police officer can be subjective and manipulated, so it’s best to exercise your right to plead the Fifth.Stay inside your car unless the officer asks you to get out. Jumping out of your vehicle when a cop pulls you over can send out the wrong message. The police officer might mistakenly think that you are armed and might feel threatened. Whatever wrongdoing he suspects of you will only increase if you are not careful, so just sit still and try not to offend anybody.Do not consent to performing field sobriety tests if you feel uncomfortable. Field sobriety tests include having a driver suspected of being intoxicated walk a straight line, balance on one foot, touch his finger to his nose, etc. These tests check for signs of poor coordination before official chemical testing for blood-alcohol level. You are not required to take these sobriety tests if you feel they may be manipulated and used to incriminate you later. You may safely remain silent and refuse.Make an informed decision either to take or to refuse chemical testing. Every state has Implied Consent laws which rule that any licensed driver who chooses to operate a vehicle has automatically agreed to chemical testing requested by a member of law enforcement. Chemical testing includes breath, blood or urine tests. In most states, refusing chemical testing will automatically give prosecutors grounds to revoke your license. Sometimes the consequences are more severe. To find out whether it is better in your state to refuse or to submit to chemical testing, contact a local DUI lawyer.

Sometimes a police officer will arrest you on suspicion of a DUI even if you refuse chemical testing. Whatever the case is, consulting a DUI lawyer who has your best interest in mind will ensure that your rights are defended properly. Many citizens convicted with a DUI do not realize that there are many legal rulings designed to protect them. A DUI lawyer has experience using these protections to defend you. He or she can determine whether the test leading to your arrest was properly administered and whether the machine used to convict you was properly calibrated. With legal assistance you have the potential to save your time, money and reputation.

About the Author: Christopher McCann is an Orange County DUI lawyer and criminal defense lawyer. McCann is a practicing lawyer at the Law Offices of Christopher J. McCann and generally writes on topics related to criminal defense and DUIs. McCann was voted as a “Rising Star Attorney” in 2010 by Southern California SuperLawyers Magazine.

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This entry was posted on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm and is filed under Drunk Driving Charges, For Your Information, Guest Post. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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If you are not a resident of San Diego or California, discuss the effect of a DUI on your license with a DUI attorney or San Diego DUI lawyer

If you are not a resident of San Diego or California, discuss the effect of a DUI with your attorney or lawyer. Your driver's license may or may not be suspended.

If it is suspended by San Diego DUI and you go back to your home state, your lawyer will explain there are a number of options.

At some point, your DUI attorney in San Diego can show you how to apply for Termination of California DMV’s Suspension Action based on Out of State Residency.

From out of state, you may have to contact California's DMV Mandatory Unit to order the 1650 Waiver form from DMV at Telephone Number (916) 657-6576.

You must provide a SR-22 Insurance and certify you will not return to California for three years.

That is the only way to avoid doing the alcohol program in California. What DMV says, absent having done a program in California, you in theory can’t drive here for 3 years, and you must file the forms or you’ll never be able to drive in California again, even on a valid out-of-state license.

For online DUI program information, visit this new San Diego County DUI Law Center Article.

California DMV's 1650 Waiver includes a DL-300 for purposes of an out-of-state SR-22.
The 1650 Waiver packet has explicit instructions on how to complete the affidavit and
what supporting documents are required for approval by the DMV.It can take 4-8 weeks from when the forms are received for DMV to process.

You have to request the waiver and the DMV must note the file so when the completed waiver is returned to the DMV it can be processed. There have been problems with the waiver being processed when it wasn’t noted on the record that a waiver was sent.You supposedly can only apply for this waiver once in a lifetime, according to DMV in California.

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Mandatory Custody Not Necessarily Required in every San Diego California DUI criminal court case, attorneys know

Want to try to avoid jail in a California DUI case in San Diego county? Check with your insurance company and enroll in a private residential treatment program or facility.

Read this new article to find out how The San Diego County DUI Law Center did it yesterday.

While it’s better to get the order first, a San Diego Superior court still has the option or discretion to order DUI custody time credit for self-imposed residential treatment program participation.

Appearing before a reasonable San Diego DUI sentencing judge to actually order the program is helpful.

San Diego City Attorney's/Prosecutor’s Position

The San Diego City Attorney’s Appellate Department has researched this issue, and as stated in downtown San Diego Superior Court’s Trial Setting Department at apx. 11:30 a.m. on March 21, 2012, it essentially agrees a court must give credit for a program if it’s ordered in drunk driving cases.

So how can mandatory jail not be mandatory?

Answer

San Diego DUI criminal defense lawyer Rick Mueller's case = months of successful enrollment & completion in the private residential alcohol treatment program at The Crossroads Foundation, a legitimate and effective "rehabilitation facility!"

No insurance is needed for Crossroads.

Read the entire San Diego California DUI Article here.

If you want assistance in a San Diego California DUI case, contact San Diego DUI Attorney Specialist Rick Mueller @ Rick@SanDiegoDUI.com.

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Saturday, 7 April 2012

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorneys — Holiday Season Brought Drunk Driving Arrests

We are officially past the 2011 holiday season, which was a time to get together with family, friends, and coworkers. Many of these gatherings involved the consumption of alcohol. On nights like Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Michigan State Police and county and local patrol officers were on the lookout for drunk drivers. Judging by the number of calls we have received, many people were arrested for drunk driving during the holidays.

We are often asked, “Will I go to jail for drunk driving?” The penalties for an Operating While Intoxicated case depend on whether this is a person’s first drunk driving offense, second drunk driving offense within 7 years of the first, or third drunk driving offense in a lifetime. Sentencing also depends on whether the person’s blood alcohol level was high enough to be considered a Super Drunk offense.

Hiring a drunk driving defense lawyer is an excellent idea for those people charged with a drunk driving offense. This is because the attorney may not only argue that the charges should be dropped, but they may also argue against the imposition of any jail or prison sentence. At Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC, we have successfully kept many of our clients who were charged with OWI out of jail.

If you have been charged with drunk or drugged driving, contact an attorney today.

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Michigan Drunk Driving – DUI Could Stop Entry into Canada

When people travel from the United States to other countries, they usually go through some sort of customs, border patrol, or security screening process in order gain entry. Often, that process involves screening people to see if they have any criminal convictions. If so, some countries may not allow the person to enter.

For example, Michigan residents often travel to Canada for vacation or work. For people with a drunk driving conviction, entry into Canada may not be allowed for many years. Ultimately, the border patrol agent conducting the security screening has discretion as to whether to refuse entry. This means that some people with drunk driving convictions may be granted entry without question. Canada allows a person to apply for “rehabilitation” status after a few years in order to be allowed into Canada and may allow temporary permits for some individuals to enter the country for a particular purpose despite a drunk driving conviction. It is always wise to consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney before traveling to a foreign country if you have any kind of criminal conviction, are out on bond or on probation.

Michigan OWI, OWVI, and OWPD offenses can lead to potential jail time, fines, community service, probation, and more. But the immigration consequences of drunk driving—and all other criminal convictions—can also be quite serious. This is especially true for business travelers, because they may face loss of employment for not being able to gain entry into certain countries.

Our Michigan DUI lawyers regularly represent people who have been charged with Operating While Intoxicated. We understand the complexities of drunk driving defense in Michigan. We have delivered many excellent results to our past clients. Let us put our experience to work for you!

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at 7:01 pm and is filed under Immigration and DUI, Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney, Michigan OWI Offenses. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Michigan Drunk Driving – Former NBA Star Jalen Rose Sentenced to 20 Days of Jail Time for Drunk Driving

Jalen Rose—born and raised in Detroit, Michigan—played NCAA basketball for the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the famed “Fab Five.” He then went on to play in the NBA for 13 seasons. In March, he was arrested in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on drunk driving charges, to which he pled guilty in May.

On Wednesday, July 27, Jalen Rose was sentenced to 20 days in jail for drunk driving. Judge Kimberly Small presided over the sentencing in the 48th District Court in Oakland County, Michigan. To skilled Michigan DUI attorneys, she is known for being tough on people who drink and drive. Judge Small told Rose at his sentencing, “I don’t care if you want to get drunk — have at it. I do mind when you get behind the wheel of a vehicle and use it in a way that can kill all of us.”

In Michigan, the most common drunk driving crimes are called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI), and Operating With the Presence of Drugs (OWPD). If there is a minor in the vehicle at the time of the violation, the driver will most likely also receive Child Endangerment charges in Michigan. Depending on whether this is a person’s first, second, third, or subsequent drunk driving offense, the penalties vary. For Jalen Rose, this was his first drunk driving offense, and it would have been quite possible for Rose to be given a sentence that included no jail time. Rose’s lawyers have publicly stated that they feel Judge Small abused her discretion by making an example out of such a public figure.

If you have been charged with a DUI crime in Michigan, you need to hire an attorney who is skilled at defending such cases. Fortunately, the attorneys at Kronzek and Cronkright have over 80 years of combined experience practicing criminal defense in Michigan, which includes drunk driving defense. We have delivered very favorable results for our clients all over the state of Michigan.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at 7:00 pm and is filed under Child Endangerment, Criminal Charges, Drunk Driving Charges, Jail for Drunk Driving, Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney, Michigan OWI Offenses, Michigan State Law Matters. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Thursday, 5 April 2012

Michigan Drunk Driving Defense – Drunk Driving App Available Today!

The Michigan Drunk Driving Attorneys are pleased to announce their first drunk driving tip-card application. This app is currently only available for the Android Operating System (OS) and requires version 1.6 or higher. This app is designed to work within the web-browser of your phone, and features tips on how to handle being pulled over by a police officer, what you can and cannot refuse during this roadside stop, and a quick contact form to instantly submit an e-mail to one of our DUI attorneys.

Please remember to drive safely and designate a sober driver when you are out with friends and drinking. If you do find yourself arrested for a DUI, we have an attorney on call 24/7 at 866-7-NoJail. That is (866) 766-5245.

Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorney App
Note: To install this app, please enable the install ‘unknown sources’ setting on your phone.

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Wednesday, 4 April 2012

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Monday, 2 April 2012

Michigan DUI Attorneys – Man Shows up Drunk in Court and Leads Police on High Speed Chase

Recently, a man was at the 55th District Court in Mason, Michigan on charges of Operating While Intoxicated. The man was in court to enter a plea when the judge noticed the man appeared drunk and asked him to take a breathalyzer test. That is when the man refused and walked out of the courthouse. He got into his vehicle and drove away, hitting an Ingham County deputy in the process. That deputy followed the man onto US 127 North. The man led police officers on a high speed chase with speeds of up to 128 miles per hour, and eventually came to a stop after hitting a semi truck. When police arrested the man, they registered his blood alcohol content as .205, which is almost three times the legal limit of .08 in Michigan. The man is now facing a further OWI charge, a felonious assault charge, and a fleeing and eluding charge.

As top drunk driving defense attorneys, we know that going to court to face a judge on drunk driving charges is unnerving. However, it is never a good idea to consume alcohol before appearing in court. In general, judges like to see that defendants are remorseful for their actions and have learned a lesson. This man is clearly in more legal trouble now than he would have been had he showed up for court sober.

Being charged with drunk driving in Michigan is a scary thing, especially for those people who have never had to face criminal prosecution. That is why it is best to contact a skilled and experienced OWI lawyer immediately. Your attorney can help you with the entire criminal process and will be there with you every step of the way to work towards achieving a favorable outcome.

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Michigan DUI Lawyer – Michigan Court of Appeals Further Defines “Operating” for Purposes of Drunk Driving Charges

Though we often refer to drunk driving as DUI or OWI, the truth is that in Michigan, drunk driving is actually called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). [It is illegal in Michigan to operate a vehicle “upon a highway or other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles, including an area designated for the parking of vehicles, within this state if the person is operating while intoxicated.”

As you can imagine, there is quite a bit of gray area as to what it actually means to “operate” a vehicle. For example, what if a person is passed out drunk in their driver’s seat with car engine running and in gear with their foot on the brake? (The Michigan Supreme Court decided this was “operating” a vehicle in People v. Wood). Or, what if a vehicle owned by the drunk defendant is sitting on the road and causes another car to get in an accident? (The Michigan Court of Appeals held in People v. Lechleitner that the “defendant” was operating the vehicle until he could return the vehicle to a position of safety).

Recently, the Michigan Court of Appeals revisited the legal issue of what constitutes operating a car for the purposes of the OWI law in Michigan. In the case, People of the City of Plymouth v. Brittney Lynn Longeway, a doorman at a martini bar told a police officer that he observed some females hit a concrete barrier with their vehicle when they arrived at the bar and also that they later appeared drunk when leaving the bar. The police officer observed that the female driver had the reverse lights of the vehicle on but then put the car back in park. The car’s wheels never moved. The driver was charged with Operating While Intoxicated and she argued that, based on past case law and statutory language in Michigan, she was not “operating” the vehicle. Her argument lost at the District Court level but won at the higher Circuit Court level. The prosecutors appealed, however, and the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the defendant was “operating the vehicle.” In deciding this, the appellate court looked to the drunk driving statute that says operating means being in actual physical control of the vehicle. Starting the car, applying the brakes, shifting gears into reverse, and then putting it back into park are all signs of the driver being in actual physical control, according to this ruling.

Many people ask us why they need a drunk driving lawyer if they blew a .08 or more blood alcohol content on their Preliminary Breath Test or DataMaster Test. It’s possible that there may be legal challenge issues in your case, such as whether you were actually or legally operating the vehicle. An experienced OWI attorney can fully examine all the facts of your case and prepare a defense strategy. Contact a drunk driving attorney today.

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Michigan DUI Lawyer – Michigan State Police Drunk Driving Crackdown

The Michigan State Police recently completed a drunk driving crackdown in Michigan. During such crackdowns, there are more state troopers searching for signs that someone is driving while drunk. Michigan drivers are not subject to sobriety checkpoints, which are legal in other states. However, efforts to crack down on Michigan drunk drivers usually result in hundreds of extra drunk driving arrests.

Though many people typically call drunk driving offenses “DUIs,” the actual names of drunk driving crimes in Michigan include Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI). Regardless of the name of the crime, a person convicted under Michigan drunk driving laws can expect to face any or all of the following: payment of multiple fines and fees, loss of a driver’s license, jail or prison time, community service, installation of an ignition interlock devise, and random urine tests.

One frequently charged Michigan crime is called Operating with the Presence of Drugs (OWPD). This is where someone uses drugs like Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Meth, or Heroin and operates a vehicle on a public road in Michigan. Depending on the drug, officers may be able to arrest the driver if there is even the smallest amount of the drug in the body, even if the driving was not impaired by the drug. Prior drunk driving crackdowns in Michigan have led to numerous arrests for OWPD.

If you have been arrested for a drunk driving crime in Michigan, now is the time to contact a very good drunk driving lawyer. Your lawyer can review your case to determine if the police violated any of your constitutional rights during the drunk driving arrest. Law enforcement is required to follow a strict set of procedures when deciding whether you were intoxicated or impaired while operating a vehicle, and if those procedures were not followed, a top flight Drunk Driving Attorney may be able to use this fact to your advantage.

Our attorneys strive to offer clients the best possible defense. However, as you might expect, our advice is always that people who have consumed alcohol or any substance which impairs their ability to drive should never get behind the wheel.

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