Driving a vehicle intoxicated is never a good idea regardless of how “fine” you may or may not feel. Though this sermon is likely being read by the choir, driving drunk puts yourself and others at risk for serious injury or even death. The laws put in place to prevent this may seem a little harsh, but they are implemented in order to keep everyone safe on the road. Who knows, maybe a DUI prevent you from killing yourself!

That being said, there are a couple crucial things you have to do if you want to successfully combat a DUI charge in court. If you are guilty of illegally driving a vehicle while drunk, it’s best to accept the punishment that you rightfully deserve. If you feel that you are undeserving of a DUI charge however, the following tips could help you prove your innocence in court. 

#1. Document everything

By documenting everything that occurred the night of your arrest, you are, in a sense, creating your own police report. An experienced attorney will use this information to combat the police officer’s report. Jotting down anything you can remember could assist your case effectively. Things like the location of where you were pulled over, the time of night you were pulled over, and any details regarding what happened following you getting pulled over could prove crucial in your case. It only takes a couple of minor details that law enforcement may have missed or miscalculated for an experienced attorney like Max Gorby to get your case reduced or even dismissed.

#2. Talk to witnesses

If there happened to be anyone watching during your detainment or arrest, they may be able to recall the event better than you could. If there happened to be a friend or family member in your vehicle at the time of your arrest, their testimony could prove key to getting you out of your DUI case. Law enforcement officers are burdened with following strict protocol during your detainment and arrest. If they happen to neglect to follow state or federal law during any moment of your arrest, you could be exonerated completely. For this reason, it’s wise to gather testimonies from anyone who could have been there.

#3. Take pictures

Depending on the road on which you were arrested, the law enforcement officer may not have had probable cause to pull you over. The term “almost” doesn’t necessarily count in a court of law when it comes to committing a crime. For instance, if you almost hit a curb and that curb happens to be the lane divider, “almost” wouldn’t count in a court of law due to the curbs proximity to your tires. By taking a picture to prove this, an experienced attorney like Max Gorby could file a motion to suppress rendering everything that happened after getting pulled over inadmissible in court. In other words, case dismissed.

#4. Plead Not Guilty

Though many people would think this is an obvious tip, it’s not. Many people get intimidated by the court system and simply plead guilty in order to end the process. But pleading guilty to a DUI charge is rarely the correct route to take. By doing this, you are technically just throwing in the towel and tarnishing your criminal record. By pleading “not guilty”, you are giving yourself a fighting chance. Even if you get represented by the state, your public defender may be able to help you get your case reduced or dismissed.

Either way, it’s smart to have someone on your side when it comes to battling a DUI. Though these three other tips can greatly assist you if you choose to fight the case yourself, it’s recommended that you talk to someone qualified and experienced to take on the court system. Attorneys like Max Gorby can help you build and win your case. 

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