Misdemeanor DUI Defense

San Luis Obispo DUI Lawyer Serving the Entire Central Coast

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty by virtue of the unshakable groundwork of our American criminal justice system. Even people who have been pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), arrested, and blew over a 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level in a breathalyzer are still not immediately guilty of any crime. Each person should always be given a chance to protect their rights and driving privilege with the help of a criminal defense lawyer.

At The Law Office of Trace Milan, our San Luis Obispo DUI attorney strongly believes in the importance of letting those arrested for a DUI to tell their side of the story. With our law firm’s assistance, you may be able to discover a defensive strategy that can work to reduce your charges or have your case dropped altogether. It all begins by contacting us today.

3 Effective Defenses to Misdemeanor DUIs

In our years of protecting the rights of drivers across California, we have seen and studied the prosecution’s usual methods numerous times. By anticipating your opposition’s arguments and motions, as well as utilizing our in-depth understanding of the state’s DUI laws, we may be able to completely defend you from any conviction or administrative penalties.

The top 3 defenses to DUIs, in no particular order of effectiveness, are:

1. Unlawful stop: Pulling you over is akin to detainment. Since you cannot be detained without proper cause or suspicion, you cannot be pulled over for just any reason. If you can show that you were driving safely and obeying all traffic laws, your arrest could have been unjust and all evidence collected against you afterwards will be rendered inadmissible.
2. Inaccurate testing: Chemical testing – blood, breath, and urine – is a scientific process but not necessarily an accurate one. Machines must be calibrated, samples must be stored to specific regulations, and testers must be trained to read the output of the machines correctly. A mistake anywhere along the way could result in the exaggeration of your BAC level.
3. Sobriety: It might seem like a straightforward defense but it can be quite effective if you contend that you were not intoxicated, especially when no viable BAC level has been measured. Although it is highly discouraged, many people do safely operate a vehicle after a drink or two with friends before heading home. Alcohol on your breath or the driving behavior’s your arresting officer believes they saw are not solid evidence of your intoxication.

We Take the Initiative for Your Defense

Sometimes the best way to protect yourself against criminal accusations and a DUI arrest is to prepare your case as soon as possible. Do not wait to hear the exact penalties you could be facing. Take the initiative and make the logical assumption that, with the risk of multiple DUI offenses, any penalty is one penalty too many.

If you are convicted of a DUI, you will likely face:

Jail time (weeks to months)

Thousands in fees and fines paid to the state

Months or more of driver’s license suspension

Mandatory ignition interlock device installation

If you want to ensure you are treated fairly by the criminal justice system, and California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), after a DUI arrest, you need to stand up for your rights with our help.

Contact our law firm to consult with our San Luis Obispo DUI lawyer today.