Arrests for DUIs happen all of the time. The arrested person will want to ensure they contact an attorney in Rockwall, TX for help as quickly as possible so they can get the help they need. There is quite a bit an attorney will look at when they’re working on the arrested person’s case.
1. Whether the person was over the legal limit. A person can be retested if they do not believe they were over the legal limit, but this needs to be done quickly after the arrest. A test that shows they were not over the legal limit when they were stopped is possible and can show the BAC (blood alcohol content) test was not working properly when it was done.
Legality of the stop. The police must follow certain policies when they stop a vehicle. This means they must have a reason to pull the driver over and speak with them. If it’s found they did not have a reason for the stop, the charges might be dismissed. Since the stop shouldn’t have happened, nothing following the stop should have happened.
2. Whether proper procedures were followed. Police must follow certain procedures after they have stopped a driver. If these procedures are not followed, it can be difficult to tell if the person was actually arrested for a DUI or if they should have been allowed to drive home. Depending on the policy that wasn’t followed, this could lead to a dismissal of the charges.
Whether the BAC test was done properly. Along with working properly, the BAC test needs to be administered properly. If it was not handled properly, the lawyer might be able to have any evidence from the test suppressed. Without this evidence, a DUI conviction is still possible but not as likely.
All of these are things an Attorney in Rockwall TX will do to help a person who has been arrested and charged with a DUI. Their main goal might be to help the person avoid a conviction and to limit the penalties if they are convicted.
Visit the Law Office of Tim Hartley online at website to learn more.
