DUI DWI

DUI Driving Under the Influence

DUI (Driving while under the influence) is sometimes called DWI (driving while intoxicated) or simply "drunk driving".

Regardless of what you call it, it is a serious crime with serious consequences. A DUI conviction can result in significant fines, the loss of your driver's license, commercial license CDL and even jail time. If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you may feel helpless or wonder what you should do next.

Attorney Stan Myers will take the time to explore all of your options and inform you of your rights. We provide the aggressive defense necessary to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties associated with drunk driving.

Take Action Now to Defend Yourself
Against Drunk-Driving Charges.

If you have been arrested for DUI, contact Andrews & Myers for prompt legal help. Your defense lawyer will work hard to effectively challenge the evidence presented against you, have your DUI charges dismissed or reduced, and eliminate or minimize the penalties in your drunk driving case.

Did the Police have Probable Cause to Stop You?

A police officer cannot simply pull you over to make an arrest. He or she must have probable cause to pull you over. There must be a good reason to suspect you are driving while intoxicated or breaking another law, such as speeding, swerving, or other evidence of impaired ability.

A thorough, experienced defense attorney will investigate the facts to determine whether an officer had probable cause to pull you over.

Will Challenging the Evidence Help?

The outcome of any drunk driving case depends upon the prosecutor's ability to prove you were driving while intoxicated or that your blood alcohol level was .08 or greater. The proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt.

The state may use testimony by the patrol or police officer regarding his observations of your behavior such as slurred speech, clumsiness or confusion. Other evidence which is often used to demonstrate that you were driving drunk are the results of field sobriety tests, blood tests, and breath tests.

Attorney Stan Myers will challenge each of these pieces of evidence to determine if it was lawfully obtained, properly gathered, and accurate. For instance, Breathilyzer test results can be inaccurate for a number of reasons, including:

• The breath test was given by someone not properly trained to administer the test
• The machine was not properly calibrated
• The microprocessor of the machine is faulty or outdated
• Other equipment malfunctions or defects in the machine

Similarly, Field Sobriety tests are used to provide police and patrol officers with evidence of impaired ability. Unfortunately, they are often administered improperly and the results can be affected by a number of factors other than alcohol consumption.

It's important to examine the other factors that may have caused you to fail a field sobriety test and to challenge that evidence in court.

If you've been charged with DUI, call for a free initial consultation (360) 452-4173.