Is DUI a Serious Charge?11 Feb
Driving under the influence is a very serious charge. There are many innocent people who die every year because of drunk driving. As a result, politicians and powerful lobbies seek to make tougher consequences for those convicted of DUI. They are also making it easier to convict people accused of DUI.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix however the law is not that may legally have less than 0.08% of alcohol in your blood and still drive a car as long as you are not to impaired to drive safely. Unfortunately, police and prosecutors jump to the conclusion that if you have had anything to drink then you are likely too impaired to drive.
In a typical DUI investigation the officer may have already drawn the conclusion that you are too impaired to drive even before you complete field sobriety tests. This can lead to a skewed view of your performance on these tests. Many time the “errors” noted by the officers can be explained by factors other than alcohol. The subject may be nervous, cold, hard of hearing, etc. Medical issues also can skew the results of your blood or breath test.
Even if you feel that you may be guilty there is a chance that you are not legally guilty of DUI. If you were arrested for DUI, you should contact a DUI attorney as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.
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At least he didn’t get arrested in Arizona. They have some of the most severe penalties in the US. Read about the penalties enforced under Arizona DUI law, not too pretty.
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At least he didn’t get arrested in Arizona. They have some of the most severe penalties in the US. Read about the penalties enforced under Arizona DUI law, not too pretty.
Yeah, I check out AZ laws and they are pretty harsh.