Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein
It’s the perfect trifecta in Cincinnati – March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day, and the weekend! There will be people celebrating in pubs and living rooms all over town. You can safely bet that law enforcement will be out in full force and be working double time to prevent, detect and stop impaired drivers. The best thing for anyone out having a good time this weekend, is to utilize uber, call a cab or designate a driver for the night. This weekend often ends with a result in plenty of persons being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
You have rights if you are pulled over. Remain silent but polite and ask only to contact a criminal defense attorney. There are plenty of defenses that can be used, but, you must take immediate action to minimize the damage done, and possibly even beat the DUI charge and get it dismissed.
Remember, you are considered innocent unless proven guilty. The prosecution must always prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Were you read your Miranda rights? You are protected from answering any questions by law enforcement. If your rights were not read and you answered a question that incriminated you and was used in court, your answer may not even be admissible. Were you pulled over legally? Was there probable cause to pull you over? There must be proof that the DUI stop was conducted legally. Was the breathalyzer test legit and working properly? A good criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in your case, with experience, proven trial skills, investigative resources, responsiveness and reputation for results. There are many factors that can go wrong with a drunk driving arrest: inclement weather, an allergy or pre-existing medical condition, a malfunction with your vehicle or a dangerous road can cause erratic driving that police construe as reason to stop you in traffic.
The Bottom Line: Traffic stops are not always warranted, and BAC tests are not always accurate. These and other factors weigh in heavily in a DUI defense. The best criminal defense attorney will be fully informed of all the details of the case against you. I will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your arrest to build your defense. Minimizing the damage of the DUI charge is paramount. Call me today. 513-260-2099
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