The Importance of Hiring a DUI Attorney

When you are being charged with a DUI, it is important to take the charge seriously. These charges can result in an array of substantial consequences that can be detrimental to your life for a very long time. It is crucial to ensure that you seek effective legal counsel if you are being charged with a DUI. The consequences for DUI charges only increase for repeat offenders, which further increases the importance of hiring a DUI attorney. Many people don’t understand how truly important legal representation is, particularly when it comes to a DUI charge. It is often foregone due to the perceived expense of hiring a legal professional. It is critical to keep in mind that you can’t afford NOT to hire an experienced DUI attorney for your DUI case.

Breathalyzers are Often Unreliable

The New York Times wrote an article outlining the reliability, or rather unreliability, of many commonly used breathalyzer systems. It also identified the harmful impact of using these machines for DUI cases. When a breathalyzer isn’t consistently reliable, it can result in wrongful charges. This works both ways, as well. It may also result in dangerous drivers not receiving any consequence, due to the breathalyzer malfunctioning. If you think that you have experienced unfair charges due to a malfunctioning breathalyzer, you need to consult with me, a skilled DUI attorney. I can help to prevent these malfunctions from wreaking havoc on your life. A great defense can go a long way toward negating the harm that a malfunctioning breathalyzer can cause.

DUI Laws Can be Complex

Any field of law is likely to be exceedingly complex. This is equally true of DUI-related laws. These laws are also capable of changing relatively often and they tend to fluctuate between states. When you obtain my services, you can be confident that you are working with a professional that has the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully navigate the field of DUI law. This can go a long way toward ensuring the best possible outcome for your specific case.

Serious Consequences

DUI charges result in incredibly severe consequences that can cause substantial disruption to your life. These extreme consequences become even more substantial when an individual has prior DUI convictions. A few of the consequences that result from DUI charges include hefty fines, the loss of a drivers’ license, jail time, required classes, and much more. It is incredibly important to work with me in order to protect yourself following a DUI charge. My services can help to reduce the severity of the consequences and ensure that you are able to get your life back on track.

It is important to keep in mind that consequences will vary depending on the type of DUI. There are many different situations that will impact the final consequences. A first DUI offense will likely have different consequences than a second or third DUI charge. A felony DUI will have far more serious consequences than a DUI that is classified as a misdemeanor. In any situation, my services will be crucial as far as minimizing consequences and preventing serious disruption to your life.

Experience Matters

Law is incredibly vast and no attorney can be intimately familiar with every field of law. It is important to ensure that you obtain the services of an attorney, such as myself, that is familiar specifically with the current DUI laws in your state. This is especially important whenever there has been a change in the relevant laws. For example, Utah recently changed the blood alcohol content level that would result in a DUI charge. When a lawyer hasn’t practiced in DUI law recently, they may not be familiar with the changes that have taken place.  

Your Attorney Provides more Options

Many people feel trapped when they have been charged with a DUI. They often feel as though there is no other option aside from allowing the court to dictate their life. An attorney such as myself has far more resources than you will have on your own. This allows me to provide more options regarding the outcome of your case. In some situations, I may be able to leverage specific required classes in lieu of having your license revoked. Being an experienced DUI attorney, I can help to minimize negative consequences to your life, which can substantially reduce the likelihood of devastation you experience due to the outcome of your DUI case.

A DUI Attorney can Find Inconsistencies

A DUI attorney will be able to identify the likelihood of inconsistencies in the argument of your prosecution. The job of these attorneys like myself,  is to provide doubt regarding the applicable charges and to poke holes in the prosecution’s argument. I will know the best possible places to look in order to find these inconsistencies and build a solid defense.

Know Legal Requirements

There are many legal requirements and processes that have to be filed throughout a DUI case. When required processes haven’t been adhered to, it can even possibly result in the case getting dismissed completely. Unfortunately, most people don’t know these requirements, which means that they would have no way of knowing if the requirements were violated. As a DUI attorney I have the knowledge necessary to identify when a requirement was violated. These requirements often apply to sobriety checkpoints, blood draws, field sobriety tests, and breath tests. Proving that these tests weren’t completed correctly can help to mitigate the consequences following your DUI charge.

Here at Zachary C. Holbrook Law, I am dedicated to providing you with the legal services that you need. When it comes to DUI charges, the results are incredibly serious. It is crucial to ensure that you obtain the services of an attorney with experience in the complexities of DUI law. I offer a broad array of DUI legal services to help you get your life back on track as quickly as possible. To learn more about the incredible importance of a DUI attorney, as well as about obtaining my services to aid in your DUI court process, contact me today!