Washington State DUI Questions & Answers │ Washington State DUI Attorneys
Question: How can I fight the DUI charge?
Question Detail: If I was over the legal limit and failed the field sobriety tests, How can I fight the DUI charge?
How can you fight the DUI? Tough question to answer not knowing the individual facts of your case. And therein lies the answer. Each case is different and very much fact dependent. Basically we break down DUI cases into three categories when defending them: the stop, the arrest, and the breath test. If the stop is questionable (i.e. not lawful) you can use this issue to have the DUI amended or bring a motion and potentially have the DUI dismissed. If the breath test was not done according to strict procedure (set out in statutes) then a motion can be brought in court requesting the Judge suppress the breath (or blood) test – this will result in a stronger case for you or the prosecutor will offer you a better deal.
The bottom line is that no DUI is a slam dunk either way. Law enforcement do make errors (it is not an easy job that they have) and the strength of your case often depends on mistakes (and luck!). You need a good DUI attorney!
For further questions about your Washington State DUI arrest contact one of our Washington State DUI attorneys at (425) 493-1115
Law Firm of David N. Jolly
Author of 8 DUI │ Traffic Books
(425) 493-1115
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