El Cajon DUI Attorney
Anatomy of a DUI Case
If you have been arrested or are facing criminal charges for DUI (driving under the influence) in the El Cajon area, an attorney at Superior Law Center can offer you experienced help and guidance. Understanding the basic anatomy of DUI charges can help you make the right choices about your case; we therefore welcome you to review the information on this particular page as well as on the other pages on our site and also recommend that you contact a lawyer at our law offices at your earliest convenience to discuss your unique case.
What is DUI?
DUI stands for driving under the influence. A driver may be considered "under the influence" in two main circumstances; if he or she is operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while:
- With a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater; and/or
- While his or her mental and/or physical abilities are impaired due to alcohol, drugs or a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance.
Evidence in an El Cajon DUI Case
In order to prove that a driver is "under the influence" El Cajon law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney will use specific evidence gathered by conducting a breath test or blood test to determine the driver's blood alcohol level. They may also use the driver's performance on field sobriety tests to show that the driver's mental/physical abilities were impaired. Finally, the officer's testimony regarding the driver's behavior, statements, driving and potential signs of intoxication may be used in an attempt to secure a conviction.
Although it may seem that the odds are stacked against you if you were arrested for drunk driving and allegedly failed or refused a chemical test to determine your BAC, this does not mean that you should or will be convicted. Exercise your right to legal counsel and fight your charges by contacting an El Cajon DUI Defense Lawyer immediately.