Getting a DUI can upend your life. It is a very serious charge and the punishments, while varied, can not only cost you a great deal of money, but can also include jail time. If you have been charged with a DUI, you need the services of the best DUI defense attorney in Fairfax County immediately. A knowledgeable and skilled attorney can afford you the best possible defense that will cover one or more of these:
- If the officer or officers involved did not mirandize you correctly, your attorney can get the court to throw out any incriminating statements you may have made.
- If the officer who stopped you didn’t have a reason to do so, the court just might ignore the blood alcohol testing.
- Your attorney also has the right to question the validity of the equipment that was used to administer your BAC test.
- Since there are any number of reasons, including a full stomach and certain breath fresheners and other products they can produce a false positive on the BAC test, your attorney can use these issues to create doubt about the validity of the test.
What to Look for in a DUI Defense Attorney
You want to be sure that the attorney you choose is experienced in defending DUI matters. If you choose an attorney who is not used to doing such, it is possible that you could end up with a harsh punishment unnecessarily. Your attorney should be able to give you individualized attention to spare you from any jail time and to get you the best possible deal. One thing to know is that this is not the time to be a miser with your money. That is not to say that the highest-paid attorney is the best, but do not pinch pennies when it comes to something this important. A. Mark Nicewicz, Esq., has been defending DWI matters for many years and does offer free consultations in his office to go over the specifics of your case.
