If I got caught drunk driving, what doI do?

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If I got caught drunk driving, what doI do?

Asked on July 8, 2011 under Criminal Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

A DUI triggers not just a civil but a criminal case as well.  And the fact is that any time criminal charges are involved it is always advisable to have legal counsel.  A skilled DUI attorney could potentially get the charges dismissed on a technicality (or at least possibly get them reduced).  They could also win an acquittal at trial. For example, with respect to a dismissal or acquittal, the accuracy of a breathalyzer test could be challenged.  There may also have been procedural improprieties that may have occurred which could result in a favorable determination for you.  Additionally, assuming that you are a first-time offender, you may be eligible for a special alternative sentencing program.

When retaining a DUI lawyer, choose one that practices in the court in question.  They will have local contacts within the system that could prove invaluable when negotiating with the prosecutor on your behalf or in pleading your case before a judge.


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