Because multiple roads lead to a DUI conviction, it is easier for prosecutors to get a conviction. In fact, as of 2006, the DUI conviction rates in California were nearly 80%. 2
Undue weight is given to field sobriety test (FST) results to show you were under the influence. The problem is that many FSTs are extremely unreliable and inaccurate. Yet, prosecutors are able to obtain convictions even when they have no evidence of a BAC or when your BAC is 0.08 or close to that.
There are many reasons why you should hire an attorney and not admit guilt. Most importantly, you may be able to have your case dismissed because of unlawful police action.
Our skilled criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich know the legal defenses to DUI. Some defenses might include:
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, you need to contact an experienced Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorney immediately. At Wallin & Klarich, our skilled attorneys have been successfully defending clients facing DUI charges for over 30 years.