How do I find techniques for getting DUI charges dropped?

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How do I find techniques for getting DUI charges dropped?

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If you are interested in getting dui charges dropped, the best place to turn for advice on techniques is to a lawyer. There are many attorneys who exclusively specialize in DUI defenses, and hiring such a lawyer can be the best way possible to minimize your penalties for DUI or even to get the charges dropped entirely. 

The prosecutor or the court is not going to drop the DUI charges against you unless there is a very good reason for doing so. DUI is dangerous, and a criminal charge that carries with it the potential to go to jail and face other serious penalties, so law enforcement takes it very seriously. That said, there are some defenses that work, if you have an expert on your side to help you prove them and if the circumstances are right. 

Some examples of potential DUI defenses a lawyer can help you to prove include:

  • A constitutional rights violation: If the police searched you with no probable cause for doing so, they have violated your rights against unreasonable search and seizure and any evidence they obtained (like your BAC test) isn't admissible in court. Without evidence, the prosecutor will have to drop the case, or the court will have to dismiss the charges
  • A procedural problem: Police, and equipment, are both subject to failure. If the police haven't kept up with their certification for the breathalyzer machine, or if the machine itself hasn't been maintained according to the recommended manufacturer's maintenance schedule, then the evidence obtained may be considered damaged and not admissible- again the charges may be dropped. 

These are just two possible examples of a few different ways to defend yourself against a DUI. The best way to find the right defense for your situation is to talk to a lawyer with expertise in the area. 

This site does not provide legal advice and users of this site should not interpret any of the information presented here as legal advice. The information provided merely conveys general information related to commonly asked legal questions. We are not a law firm and the employees responding to questions are not acting as your legal attorney. You should ultimately consult with a Lawyer for your case.


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