Marietta DUI Defenses
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Although it may seem as if the odds are against you—after all, you were probably arrested after failing a breathalyzer and/or field sobriety test—you actually have the upper hand. As our Constitution specifies, you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This means you cannot be convicted of DUI if the state does not successfully prove you committed the offense.
Of course, the state may have an abundance of evidence that appears to prove your guilt. However, a skilled DUI defense attorney may be able to challenge a large portion of this evidence and prevent it from being used against you in court.
For example, did you know the officer who arrested you must show he or she had a reason for stopping your vehicle initially? In order for your charges to hold up in court, you must have committed a traffic offense like speeding or running a red light, or acted in a way that indicated your abilities were impaired—such as swerving or driving erratically.
If there was no justifiable reason for the officer to pull you over, your charges will most likely be dismissed by the judge. And, keep in mind that driving in a particular neighborhood or late at night are not sufficient reasons for an officer to stop your vehicle.
Assuming your traffic stop was warranted, the officer must provide yet another reason he or she suspected you were under the influence of alcohol—like noticing an open bottle of liquor or smelling alcohol on your breath. Otherwise, your arrest may have been unwarranted.
Even if both of these requirements are met, you may still be able to challenge your breath and/or field sobriety test results. The device used to administer breath tests in Georgia is known for its faults and, if the officer is unable to prove it was maintained properly, your results may be inadmissible. Likewise, if he or she was not trained to administer field sobriety breath tests, your results may be invalid.
Although there’s no way to guarantee your case will go smoothly in court, having a strong DUI defense can substantially improve the chances of obtaining a favorable outcome. To determine the best tactics for your situation, contact attorneys Gregory A. Willis and Lee Webb today. After successfully representing hundreds of Marietta drivers like you, we know which techniques work best for your situation. For examples of our success, just read some of our former clients’ reviews on websites like AVVO and Kudzu.
With everything at stake, don’t you want to put two of the state’s most successful attorneys to work for you? Call, text, or email the Law Offices of Willis and Webb to start planning your legal strategy. For your convenience, we’re also available on Facebook—and don’t forget to ask for information about our affordable rates and payment plans.
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