How Strong Is My DUI Case?

Don't Give Up on Your DUI Defense

Many people give up on their defense the moment they are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). At Parks & Braxton, PA, we understand the full extent of your DUI charges and can assure you that you still have hope, even if you have failed a breath or blood test. Our attorneys have won the most difficult of cases and can fight your charges using any number of strategies. Your charges could be dismissed - or at least reduced to a less-serious offense - based on anything from police misconduct to lack of evidence. Speak with a Jacksonville DUI attorney from our firm as soon as possible to learn more about how we can defend you from any DUI, no matter how serious your case may seem.

Investigating for Police Misconduct

One of the first things your attorney will do when you retain Parks & Braxton, PA is investigate the details of your police stop and DUI arrest. Law enforcement must have probable cause to pull a motorist over under suspicion of intoxicated driving, such as witnessing erratic driving or having another motorist report suspicion of drunk driving. Even when an officer has reason to pull a motorist over to the side of the road, they must still treat the motorist with respect and honor their rights. You should never be threatened or intimidated by an officer when you are making every effort to comply with their instructions, questions, and requests.

Police misconduct is one of the most common defenses for DUI charges. Your attorney from Parks & Braxton, PA will skillfully and thoroughly study your case to uncover any misconduct and present a strong defense on your behalf. Our firm also has experience effectively challenging the validity of breathalyzer and blood test results. Many people assume that a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08% means that you have no defense, but this is not always true. These results can be faulty if the machine was not properly calibrated, if the officer failed to instruct you about how to properly take the breath test, or if your sample was contaminated during the testing process. Breath tests can even be dismissed if police coerce you into taking a breath test. Our attorneys can fight your DUI charges based on any of these grounds for defense.