Just imagine this: you are at a close friend’s Halloween party. And, while at this party, you are enjoying some good conversations while also having a few drinks.
Eventually, as more and more people start to leave, you decide to go home. You hop into your car and drive down to Highland Park, which is where you live.
On your way to Highland Park, though, you are pulled over. The officer tells you that he suspects you have been drinking and asks you to take a blood alcohol test.
You take the test, and unfortunately, the results are positive. And, with that, you are arrested and then charged with a DUI.
If this Illinois DUI charge goes through, you will have to give up your license for one year. On top of potential jail time, a possible fine, and the possibility of community service.
Going over how you can defend yourself from a Halloween DUI charge and speaking with an experienced Schaumburg DUI attorney will allow you to protect your rights.
What Is A DUI Defense?
A DUI defense is a defense that you and your attorney can give if you have been charged with a DUI. This means that if you have been charged with a DUI, you can contest the charge and, in doing so, defend yourself.
To develop a proper defense, there must be circumstances within your DUI charge that can be challenged. By finding these circumstances, you can challenge them and, in doing so, cast doubt on your DUI as a whole.
A good example of the above is as follows: if an officer pulled you over and then told you to take a blood alcohol test, but you were not driving in an erratic manner, they may not have had probable cause.
If an officer does not have probable cause – or the legal authority, in general – to pull you over on suspicion of a DUI, then the rest of their case is equally shaky. This can lead to your DUI charge being thrown out.
What Common DUI Defenses Can You Use?
Out of all the DUI defenses you can employ, some of the best and most common are as follows:
- The officer made an improper stop.
- The test produced false results.
- The accuracy of the test is questionable due to its handling/age.
You can employ all of these defenses. These defenses are not an “instant win” mechanism, though. You must have a legitimate reason to make one of these claims, and in doing so, you must be able to support this claim.
The best way to figure out which DUI defense you should employ is by working with an attorney. By working with an attorney, you will also learn the best way to present and support this defense.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Thomas Glasgow has lectured statewide on DUI practice and law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
He is recognized as an authority in this area of law, and in addition to lecturing, he also writes for the statewide DUI manual.
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with a DUI defense attorney in Chicago today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.