| If you have been arrested for a driving under the | | | | officer as part of your defense strategy. |
| influence and the breath test revealed you were | | | | DUI laws vary from state to state, and in some |
| over the blood alcohol content limit, you may it would | | | | jurisdictions, the law requires suspects of driving |
| just be best to plead guilty; you would be mistaken. | | | | under the influence to submit to a breath test or |
| Before making any rash decisions concerning your | | | | provide a blood sample as a means of accurately |
| arrest, consult with a Seattle DUI attorney to discuss | | | | determining blood alcohol content, commonly referred |
| your case. There are often other legal aspects of | | | | to as your BAC. Refusal of these tests results in |
| your arrest that can be challenged. | | | | harsh penalties, such as the suspension of driving |
| Federal law and most state laws require arrests to | | | | privileges. |
| be based on probable cause. You are also protected | | | | Even if the BAC results of a breath or blood sample |
| against unreasonable search and seizures. If your | | | | are over the legal limit, Seattle DUI lawyers can |
| arrest for DUI was not based on any probable cause, | | | | sometimes challenge:o The results of the test, and |
| an experienced DUI lawyer can sometimes fight the | | | | the testing procedureo The collection, handling and |
| charges against you on these grounds alone. | | | | storage of the sampleo The manner in which other |
| The police are not permitted to randomly stop | | | | tests were conductedo The arresting officer's |
| vehicles, unless it is an organized DUI checkpoint. | | | | actionso The cause for the traffic stop |
| Drivers pulled over because of their race, ethnicity or | | | | Seattle DUI lawyers commonly utilize professional |
| other suspicious reasons have legitimate grounds to | | | | witnesses to testify for the defense at trial as a |
| challenge the legality of the stop and therefore the | | | | way to hopefully contest the blood alcohol content |
| arrest. DUI lawyers can make sure these issues are | | | | evidence. |
| brought up in court. | | | | If you have been arrested for suspicion of driving |
| Police officers can make mistakes during your arrest. | | | | under the influence, it is important to talk over the |
| For example, if the police question you without | | | | details of your case with a Seattle DUI attorney. You |
| reading your Miranda rights, a Seattle attorney can | | | | may believe the case against you is all but settled, |
| move to dismiss your statements or any evidence | | | | but your attorney has plenty of experience in this |
| gathered. In some instances, the lawyer will even | | | | area and may feel otherwise. |
| challenge the history and credibility of the arresting | | | | |