When a person is stopped by the police and arrested for a DUI, the person might wonder if it’s worth the money to hire one of the DUI Attorneys in Pottstown PA. In many cases, it will be well worth the cost as there are quite a few defenses an attorney may be able to use to help their client have the charges dismissed. Even if the charges cannot be dismissed, the attorney can help them obtain the lowest penalties instead of the maximum. Two of the defenses an attorney might consider are explained here.
There Was No Reason to Stop the Person
A police officer must have a reason to stop a vehicle. If the person is swerving between lanes, failed to stop at a red light, or does not have the proper lights on their vehicle, the police officer can pull them over. They cannot pull a person over simply because they are driving in front of the officer and the officer just wants to check to be sure they’re not drunk. If a person is pulled over without reason and arrested, the lawyer may be able to argue the stop was unlawful and, therefore, the charges must be dismissed.
The BAC Test Was Not Done Properly
A BAC test must be done properly and the equipment must be properly calibrated before being used. If the BAC test wasn’t properly calibrated or given to the person, the evidence from the results of the BAC might not be able to be used in court. With many DUI cases, if this evidence cannot be used in court, there is insufficient evidence to prosecute the person. This means the charges can be dismissed based on a lack of evidence. A person will want to hire an attorney quickly to see if this applies to their case.
These are only two of the defenses DUI Attorneys in Pottstown PA might use to help their client have any charges against them dismissed. The exact defenses used will depend on the person’s situation and the details of their arrest. For more information on how a DUI attorney might help, contact David T. Schnarrs.
