DUI CHARGES

There are actually two basic offenses that make up a driving under the influence offense and these are driving with a blood alcohol content level that’s higher than the legal limit and being stopped by the police for suspicion of DUI and you refuse to subject yourself to the breath test.  For various reasons like erratic driving, bloodshot eyes and making the wrong turn, you’ll be a suspect for driving under the influence.

Before it’s truly established that you were driving drunk, you will have to take the field drunk driving test.  Here, you have to submit to a breathalyzer test.  You’ll already be breaking the law, as was mentioned before if you refuse to take the test.  Through your actions, you will be taken to the police station where more than your breath will be required.  You have to subject yourself to a urine or blood alcohol test.  The results of these tests will be provided for you in the form of a printout.

If the tests results are positive, you’ll be informed of your rights and the details of your over the limit BAC will be recorded on your charge sheet.  Again, you’ll have a copy of this document for your records and you will be free to go.  It doesn’t stop there however since you have to appear in court at a stated date and time.  A copy of a notice for the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license will be forwarded by the officer who arrested you and a sworn report will be furnished for the DMV.  The DMV then conducts an administrative review of the facts like your BAC test results.  For upheld suspension or revocation, you’ll also be attending a hearing to contest the suspension or revocation of your license if you request for it.

You’ll be fighting for two things when you’re caught driving drunk.  First, there’s your freedom and second, the status of your driver’s license.  For both situations, you’ll get a better chance in the court system and the DMV system if you have a skilled lawyer to represent your rights and your case.