A DUI Arrest Does Not Mean You Are Guilty - Santa Barbara DUI

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A DUI Arrest Does Not Mean You Are Guilty

Just because you have been charged with driving under the influence does not mean you will be convicted ? in fact, it is no different than any other arrest in that regard. Accusations can be made, but until you are proved to be in the wrong by a court of law, you are not guilty. The first step to getting everything back under control is to stay calm. The second step is to get in contact with Darryl Genis of Santabarbaradui.com for your Santa Barbara DUI legal defense.

There are various ways that roadside tests can be proved inaccurate in determining your Blood Alcohol Content. It is your right to ask your lawyer to have blood samples retested, as mistakes can occur in the laboratory or during the collection process. Many of the machines used in Santa Barbara have been in use for about two decades.

It is also your right to remain silent until you have an attorney present at the scene of a roadblock to ensure that your rights are being upheld. Furthermore, it is your right to refuse any voluntary balance or coordination tests in order to avoid license revocation. These procedures are called voluntary for a reason. If you refuse these voluntary tests, you may only be detained if the officer sees probable cause to do so. If this is the case, call your lawyer immediately and exercise your right to remain silent because anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

If you had been drinking before you got behind the wheel, you have not necessarily done anything illegal. It is only illegal to drive under the influence of a certain Blood Alcohol Content, dependent on your age and prior convictions. Driving home after a glass of wine at dinner should not lead to a DUI conviction unless an injury occurred on the road as a direct result of being intoxication. If the DA tries to convince you to take a plea of Wet Reckless, this likely means he or she doubts that there is sufficient evidence to convict you of a DUI. After all, even though there are drinking and driving awareness groups that advertise a ?no tolerance? policy when it comes to getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, these groups do not make the laws. It is perfectly legal to drive after drinking assuming that you are within the legal limits.

As always, those accused of crimes in the United States of America are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the common person does not know all the ins and outs of laws regarding driving under the influence, and therefore should not defend themselves without an attorney present at any legal proceedings. Darryl Genis, a highly experienced Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer, can be called anytime at (805) 966-0812. Mr. Genis is also available for free consultations to ensure you know your rights and handles all his cases personally.

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