Natalie Reich Law: Riverside County DUI Defense You Can Trust
Facing DUI charges in Riverside County is serious and deserves immediate attention from a dedicated, fierce criminal defense attorney. Hiring a defense attorney, like ours at Natalie Reich Law, when you are arrested for DUI gives you a voice in court and an ally who will protect your rights. Your DUI defense attorney will review the details of your arrest, seeking any potential discrepancies that will help build the best defense possible.
If you are charged with a DUI, don’t wait to secure defense. Call Attorney Natalie Reich for trustworthy DUI criminal defense in Riverside County and surrounding areas, no matter the time of your arrest. We answer your call 24/7, so you never have to face charges alone.
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3 Legal Defenses Against DUI Charges
There are several common defense strategies that a criminal defense attorney will consider when a client is facing DUI charges. Your defense team will review the facts of your arrest and case, the evidence (or lack of), and the circumstances that led to your arrest to then plan the most beneficial route of action.
Common defenses in DUI cases include:
- Breath Alcohol Test inaccuracy. Breath alcohol tests, commonly called breathalyzers, measure the amount of breath alcohol particles in your lungs, using this number to determine the blood alcohol level. The first line of defense against this measurement is the inherent 10% margin of error that can result in a high reading. Additionally, because the tool offers an indirect measurement of blood alcohol content, it has the potential for inaccuracy. This inaccuracy is compounded by the variances in human body composition, physiology, and metabolism, which can change the ratios determining the blood alcohol levels in the blood and lungs. (The standards and ratios used for the breathalyzer test are static and do not account for these variances.)
- Illegal stop of person or vehicle. Law enforcement must have reasonable cause to stop a person or vehicle, with reason to believe that a traffic or other law has been violated. In DUI cases, the state has the burden of proof that all evidence in DUI cases was obtained lawfully and in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable search and seizure. If your criminal defense attorney finds that there was no legal justification for your traffic stop, then a Motion to Suppress Evidence may be applicable.
- Field Sobriety Test inaccuracy. Standardized field sobriety tests include several factors that are difficult to “standardize” from instructions to performance. These tests must be performed the exact same way every time to give a predictable, accurate picture of impairment or sobriety. In many cases, these tests are only 6-%-70% accurate, and some tests can even be invalid if performed on individuals with disabilities or the elderly. Your DUI defense attorney can contest the field sobriety test results effectively, especially if other factors affect the test performance.
Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney You Can Trust
Attorney Natalie Reich offers clients compassionate, fierce, dedicated criminal defense in DUI cases. Attorney Reich’s legal services are available in Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles. With help from Natalie Reich Law, you have a strong voice in court and an ally you can rely on to guide you through the judicial process.
For Riverside County criminal defense, call Natalie Reich Law today.