San Francisco DUI Defense Attorneys

Defense Lawyers for DUI in San Francisco, California

When a person faces DUI (driving under the influence) they will need an experienced San Francisco DUI attorney on their side who can provide them with a strong strategic defense. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we offer clients excellent legal representation, outstanding advice and our own personal attention. We are very familiar with California law and DMV regulations along with what stance we must take in order to protect a client’s future.

There are several types of DUI defenses that may be used any time a person faces drunk driving charges. When a person fails a breath and blood test or field sobriety test it does not mean that they are automatically guilty. In addition to law enforcement error while stopping a person to begin with; there are also many other legal issues that can surround the administration, procedure and findings of a field sobriety tests and/or breath/blood tests.

Types of San Francisco DUI Defenses

The following is a list of DUI defenses that may be used when facing driving under the influence charges:

Law Enforcement Error:

Miranda rights were not read
The officer did not have probable cause for stopping you
You were stopped without justification
Law enforcement mistook faulty driving for DUI
Your intoxication level was misjudged by law enforcement
No mental impairment was found
Law enforcement mistook symptoms attributing to other reasons for intoxication

Field Sobriety Tests Error:

Improperly administered/Poor instructions
Unreliable/ outdated test administered
Tested on an uneven, slippery, and/or wet surface
Dark environment
Weather conditions
Improper footwear
Nervousness, intimidation and anxiety due to traffic stop
Pre-existing eye conditions
Pre-existing disability
A person’s weight
Injuries
Natural coordination

Breath Test Error:

Improper calibration of breathalyzer machine
Mechanical malfunction
Machine not properly maintained
Contamination by other outside electronic devices
Heartburn and other conditions can give a false read
Mouth alcohol from mouthwash, breath fresheners and some cold remedies can affect test results
A person who is constantly around other chemicals may give a false read
A diet low in carbohydrates can give a false read
A large time frame elapsed from when a person was driving and when the actual breath test was administered that may have resulted in a higher read then when they were actually driving

Blood Test Error:

Improper administration
Improper training
Contamination
Mix up of blood test
Fermentation of the blood sample

In addition there are several other defenses that may be used when a person faces DUI. Please contact a San Francisco DUI defenses lawyer at our firm immediately to learn more about the different DUI defense strategies and tactics that may be used for a driving under the influence case.

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