DUI Defense, II

By: Eddie Tobey
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:23:32
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DUI defense is regarded as a highly specialized area of law, as it involves a series of scientific procedures including field sobriety tests. DUI cases are very complex and call for tremendous attorney expertise. Driving under the influence (DUI) legally refers to a serious offence caused by drunk driving. Its consequences are severe and may lead to punishments, penalties and stiff fines. Depending upon the nature and jurisdictions, DUI is known by different names such as driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating motor vehicle intoxicated (OMVI), operation under the influence (OUI) and operating while intoxicated (OWI).

DUI defense lawyers have to be armed with specific scientific as well as legal knowledge. DUI defense requires the defending counsel to also have a practical awareness of the operation of breath test equipment, hospital testing equipment and instruments utilized by forensic laboratories in the process of testing for intoxicants. A competent and qualified lawyer is aware of all kinds of loopholes, and has the ability to suppress evidence and produce good witnesses.

Another point to remember in DUI defense is that the laws pertaining to driving under the influence are complicated and differ from state to state. However, the statutes of all states have the common purpose of punishing driving under the influence of intoxicated substances. Punishments for driving under the influence have become severe in recent years. There is a good chance that there could be a restriction of license privileges for a stipulated period, mandatory minimum jail, and probation and vehicle forfeiture.

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