If you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, you must realize that these are serious charges. If you are convicted, it will mark you out as a criminal in the eyes of the law and some people and organizations.
You might find it more difficult to find employment, housing, education or even voluntary positions. You will also need to deal with the immediate penalties the court enforces and the effects these will have on you and your family’s day-to-day life.
The following defenses might allow you to avoid such problems altogether.
1. You were not drunk
While you could still face charges even if you can show you were under the limit, proving the police were wrong about you being drunk can be an immense benefit. Field sobriety tests are not scientific, breathalyzers results can sometimes be flawed and blood or urine samples could have gotten mixed up with someone else’s.
2. The police breached your rights
Where would be the logical place for police to catch drunk drivers? Outside bars and restaurants would be a good place to start. A lot of people go to these places, consume too much alcohol and then get in their cars and drive home. So, why don’t you see police officers testing everyone who comes out? It’s because they don’t have the right to do so, as that would be an infringement on people’s rights. The police must abide by the law when carrying out their duties, and if they don’t, a court might dismiss the case against you.
There are other options too, which might work to fight the charges you face. It all depends on the specific circumstances of your case. With so much at stake, it pays to learn more about your options.
