A DUI arrest leaves you with the possibility of serious consequences. You need the competent skills of an experienced drunk driving lawyer in Phoenix to defend your rights. Considering how many drunk driving lawyers in Phoenix there are, choosing the right attorney can be a task in itself. Billar & Donald, P.C. has considerable experience with DUI cases and offers some guidelines to help you find the right Phoenix DUI attorney.
Recommendations/referrals.
You usually can safely assume that a DUI attorney referred by another lawyer has a solid reputation for successful case representation. Family, friends, and work associates may also be able to recommend a Phoenix DUI lawyer who successfully handled their cases.
DUI knowledge.
You want only to consider Phoenix DUI attorneys, not general law firms. Knowledge of DUI laws, both the Arizona and U.S. Constitutions, Arizona traffic laws, along with criminal procedure and rules of evidence that apply to DUI cases are all fundamental to winning DUI cases. Lawyers who do not focus a significant aspect of their practice on representing clients in DUI cases often lack the familiarity required to deal with such cases successfully.
Ability to mount a strong defense.
An experienced DUI attorney in Phoenix knows how to look for holes in the prosecution’s case against you. A lawyer can investigate whether the police officer had probable cause for a vehicle stop and look for discrepancies in the police report. Witnesses of the stop may provide information that discredits the stop. Field sobriety tests are subjective and often not reliable. For example, certain medical conditions can resemble intoxication, causing false test results.
A competent Phoenix drunk driving attorney uses experts who can evaluate chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) tests. Examining whether breathalyzers were calibrated, properly maintained, and the certification and performance of the technician administering the test can expose errors. Examination must also consider whether a sufficient time lapsed before administering the test to counterbalance burping or other physical factors that render false test results.
Blood test samples can be independently analyzed. When you contact a DUI attorney in Phoenix early in the detainment, he or she may also suggest independent testing at another facility in addition to testing done by the police authorities.
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DUI cases involve complex and technical scientific issues. You need a DUI lawyer in Phoenix with the experience and expertise available to handle your case. Contact Billar & Donald, P.C. or call 1-888-442-3236.