Free DUI Lawyer In California

Reader’s Question:

It may not be a very good idea to represent myself in my DUI case in Los Angeles, California but I’m still thinking twice in hiring one because of the fees. What could a lawyer actually do in my DUI case?

Zeke

Los Angeles, CA

You are right, Zeke, it may not be a very good idea to represent yourself in your DUI case in Los Angeles, California. You could actually do that but you would have to think it over a million times because a lot of things are on the line. California DUI laws are very much complicated and you need someone to help you understand the intricacies of California DUI laws and a DUI lawyer has experience in trials as well as constitutional rights and sentencing issues.

A qualified DUI lawyer could review the case for defects, subpoena field sobriety training manuals and cross-examine the officer on his failure to follow his training, suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for the breath machine, obtain expert witnesses, have blood samples independently analyzed, negotiate for a lesser charge or reduced sentence and may be able to win your DUI case at trial. A California DUI lawyer who primarily handles DUI cases would know the best strategies to employ to give you the best possible defense.

Reader’s Question:

My boyfriend was recently charged with DUI here in Pasadena California. They say that breathalyzer does not give an accurate readings all the time. If I will be pulled over for a DUI suspicion, do I have a choice in the matter of taking a chemical test?

Angelina

Pasadena, CA

In the state of California, the two most commonly administered chemical tests are blood and breath tests. Although that accuracy of the breath test is being challenged by many scientists because of may determinant factors. If breath and blood samples are unavailable, or if the arresting officer is suspicious of drug use, a urine test can be taken. A significant fact that many officers fail to inform the suspect is the option to have a blood test taken after the breath test. The reason for this is that the breath test sample will not be available for the defense later on.

Among these three chemical tests, blood samples are typically the most precise. The technology used for breath tests are notorious for errors and flaws that cause unreliable test results. The least trustworthy of the three is urinalysis.