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Do I Need a Lawyer to Defend my Alabama DUI Charge?

The answer to this question is always – YES! The next step is to ask why this is
ALWAYS TRUE.

The reason you always need an Alabama DUI attorney (and not just an attorney that dabbles in DUI cases) is that no matter how hopeless the situation appears to be, a good DUI attorney can make a real difference. The attorneys at Alabama-DUI-Defense.com win cases each week that most other attorneys would not touch and work up towards a positive and favorable outcome. Even the most straightforward cases (0.08 Draeger reading and higher, failed filed sobriety tests, etc.) sometimes have flaws that a DUI lawyer can take advantage of. Many times our clients end up with no penalty and no criminal record at all.

What Can a Good Alabama DUI Defense Attorney Do for you?

The most important thing we do is represent your interests from start to finish in your Alabama DUI and deal with issues concerning the civil side of the case (your driver’s license) and the criminal portion (your DUI charge and related charges). While many times the officer is not against you personally, the police are not on your side and we suggest not taking any advice from them. You also should consider that the amount of money and talent focused on convicting you is high in almost all cases.

Without an experienced Alabama DUI lawyer in your corner, you are very unlikely to win your case and could likely end up with a much less favorable outcome. Getting the fairest result requires someone who knows the DUI system – the ins and outs – and who can guide you on what the best strategy is. This is the only way to give yourself the best options and to work to avoid the most serious consequences concerning your Alabama drunk driving violation.

Here are just some of the ways your Alabama DUI attorney may attack the charge on your behalf:

Field Sobriety Tests – These generally do not actually show any level of alcohol at all. Most people do poorly on these tests even if they have consumed no amount of alcohol. They may or may not even show someone is impaired. There are many medical and physical conditions which give false results. Even when these have been filmed, they do not necessarily give probable cause to make an arrest and certainly arguments can be made that they do not offer proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the person was driving while impaired. Shouldn’t we look to actual driving as the best evidence as to whether someone can safely operate a motor vehicle? So a tail light out with no bad driving and failed exercises on the side of the road equals a DUI conviction – this just does not make sense.
Video Evidence –Video cameras are being used more and more on DUI cases in Alabama. South Carolina is considering or has passed a law requiring that all DUI stops and arrests be video-taped. While it is useful as a record to show the defendant’s actions and statements, the same video may show an officer acting improperly. Failure to follow correct procedure can result in reduced charges or even a dismissal. Many time police officers do not know the proper instructions to give on field sobriety tests and do not know what cues or clues they are looking for to “score” the “tests.”
Blood Test Evidence – The breath test is the primary method of testing in Alabama. However, blood testing for alcohol or drugs may be used in some circumstances to assist in the prosecution or defense of the DUI charge. In many cases, a blood test shouldn’t have been administered. It may be suppressed as evidence if strict guidelines were not followed. The standards are quite high for invasive medical procedures, which is what a blood test is. Also, arguments and issues can be made as to the type and quality of the blood test, the chain of evidence as to the blood and how the blood was handled and who handled it.
Breathalyzer Testing – There are many ways a good DUI attorney can challenge the results of a breathalyzer test (“Draeger is the device used in Alabama”). Both the equipment and the operator can be called into question. Even when procedures are followed correctly, the results of the Draeger test are not an absolute guarantee of a conviction. Breathalyzers can only estimate blood alcohol levels – and they cannot go back in time to show with certainty what the BAC was while you were operating the vehicle.
Was the Stop Legal?: Did the officer who stopped you have the right to do so? Did he or she have reasonable suspicion or probable cause? Were they acting properly when they first pulled you over? Was the DUI investigation warranted? Generally, the police have to demonstrate a reasonable suspicion that there was a crime in progress before they conduct DUI tests.

Don’t Make a Critical Mistake – ALL Options Should be Explored and Considered in Your Case

An experienced DUI lawyer is not just a necessity but can be the difference between getting the best and the worst outcome. Excellent Alabama DUI attorneys know when to fight a case and when to try to resolve a case with a non-DUI disposition by agreement. This can be one of the MOST crucial qualities to look for in your defense counsel. If your attorney can work to get you the option to resolve your case by agreement for a dismissal or non-DUI disposition, this provides you with certainty and should always be explored and considered by you. Some attorneys see this as a sign of weakness and do clients a great disservice by not exploring ALL options.

Defendants often feel hopeless and helpless if they try to navigate the Court system alone. The system can many times save time and money by having as many people to plead guilty without a trial as possible. This might save a City of the State money, but it certainly costs those who don’t think an attorney is needed.

If you have been charged with a DUI Laws violation in Alabama, call the experienced and aggressive team of lawyers at www.Alabama-DUI-Defense.com . Our team handles hundreds of DUI and related traffic cases each and every year throughout the entire State of Alabama. Call US TODAY! (866) 347-2889.

A free initial consultation is provided.

Kreps Law Firm, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama represents clients across Alabama, including Jefferson County, Shelby County, St. Clair County, Bibb County, Walker County, Blount County, Tuscaloosa County, Etowah County, and Talladega County, and the communities of Birmingham, Hoover, Jasper, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Alabaster, Huntsville, Albertville, Guntersville, Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Sylacauga, Talladega and Trussville.

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NOTE: The information contained in this site is not intended to be legal advice and no attorney-client relationship is formed. Because individual cases differ, before relying on whether a certain theory, defense, or strategy will be utilized in your case, you should hire an Alabama DUI Lawyer. The information contained herein should be useful, informative and valuable to you, but nothing takes the place of specific advice from your DUI Attorney about your case and your facts.