On the night before Labor Day, you are parting with your friends. You enjoy plenty of snacks, several slices of pizza, and a few drinks while at this party.
Right as the clock strikes midnight, and Labor Day officially begins, you step into your car to drive home. The drive is relatively peaceful for the most part.
You enter the neighborhood you live in, but prior to reaching your home, a police car forces you to pull over for them. Two officers speak to you about your “erratic driving,” and one of them asks you to take a blood alcohol test.
The results of your blood alcohol test are less than ideal: a .09 blood alcohol level. You are charged with a DUI as a result of this blood test.
Even though a blood alcohol test may seem infallible, you always have the ability to contest the results produced by such a test.
Going over the importance of contesting the results of a Labor Day blood alcohol test and speaking with a Chicago DUI defense attorney will help you obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
A blood alcohol test can lead to you being charged with a DUI. This is because a blood alcohol test – and, by extension, the results it produces – can “prove” that you are driving while under the influence of alcohol.
In the event that you are convicted of a DUI, you could be forced to spend up to one year in jail. And, you may be forced to pay a fine of no more than $2,500. This is on top of having your license suspended for at least one year.
In the event that you have been convicted of a DUI in the past, you will face consequences that are considerably more severe.
The consequences of a DUI are very serious. Your life will change, for the worse, if you are convicted of one. If you contest the results of the blood alcohol test that led to your charge, though, you may be able to prevent a conviction.
You can contest the results of your Labor Day blood alcohol test by working with an attorney who knows how to help you achieve the results you are seeking.
Working with an attorney will help you employ the most appropriate defense against the validity of your blood alcohol test. This defense is dependent on the facts of your case, although common defenses are as follows:
A good example of these defenses in action is as follows: the officer administering your blood alcohol test struggled to set it up, allowing your attorney to question whether or not the test was administered properly.
Every single one of these defenses can help you obtain the verdict you deserve. Your attorney will employ the defense that is most appropriate for your case.
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Thomas Glasgow is recognized as an authority in DUI law. He has lectured statewide on DUI practice and law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, writes for the statewide DUI manual, and is regularly featured on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox News.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with our DUI defense attorneys in Chicago today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.