Success at Trial

Convicting an individual charged with Driving Under the Influence is a surprisingly difficult process.  An individual who has not experienced a DUI from a legal or criminal perspective would likely assume that these types of cases are open and closed. On average, DUI cases are one of the most difficult types of criminal cases to prosecute. There are countless ways for an inexperienced or careless arresting officer to make an error during the arrest. These mistakes include inaccurate arrest reports, faulty equipment such as video surveillance, lack of probable cause for a traffic stop, and degrees of error with breathalyzer equipment.  Another key element that occurs during the trail phase is the possibility of a sympathetic jury.

One must keep in mind, that in order to convict any U.S. citizen of a crime they must appear before a jury of their peers. Due to many mistakes an arresting officer can make, it leaves many options for a defense attorney to exploit. Also a jury must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty. Let us examine the elements of a trial in order to fully comprehend the different possible outcomes.

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