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July 01, 2019
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Arrested for DUI but Not Drunk? You Can Fight Back
An arrest is already an embarrassing situation, and to be arrested for drinking and driving can feel even worse. You’re now in serious trouble, and that can affect your future. The problem is, you might not have even been drunk.
If you were arrested for a DUI but were not drunk, you can fight back against these charges. Officers can make mistakes, but if you don’t fight back, those mistakes can hurt you for years to come. Fortunately, you have a chance to fight your charges and protect your future. Reach out now if you’re struggling with your case and with proving you hadn’t been drinking.
Proving You Weren’t Drunk
If you’re pulled over, especially at night, the police officer might already be looking for signs that you were drinking. They might have pulled you over for suspicious behavior, like weaving between lanes or failing to signal, but physical signs might be included in the report. Bloodshot eyes, the smell of alcohol, and slurred speech could all be signs of intoxication.
However, those signs don’t mean you were drunk. Health conditions could cause all these symptoms, and a police officer might not recognize that. Your Illinois attorney, however, may be able to use evidence of an illness in your favor.
Keep in mind, too, that the sobriety test you take may be the key to fighting your DUI. If your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, level was below the legal limit, you may have the evidence you need to show that you shouldn’t have been arrested.
Your DUI Trial
Once you have the evidence that you weren’t drunk, it’s time to start fighting back. You should have a chance to face the arresting officer in court to defend yourself against these charges.
However, it’s important that you have a DUI lawyer on your side. When you choose to fight your charges on your own, you might have access to the information you need, but it’s still your word against the arresting officer’s. Sadly, that means that it can still be tough to avoid a DUI, even if you weren’t drunk.
If your future is on the line, it’s best not to take chances. You could lose your license, face incarceration and fines, and suffer major penalties to your insurance. Affording insurance might even be impossible after your case if you don’t have someone on your side to gather evidence and argue for your future.
Contact a DUI Lawyer to Fight Back
False allegations of a DUI can upset your life in a lot of ways. You weren’t even drinking or weren’t over the legal BAC limit, but now you’re in serious trouble. The best way to fight your charges may mean getting a lawyer from Chicago Trusted Attorneys™ to defend you.
If you were arrested for a DUI but weren’t drunk, you can fight back, but that can be tough on your own. Instead, you can reach out for help from an Illinois DUI lawyer. If you’ve been charged with driving while under the influence, you’ll need someone on your side to help you recover, so make sure you have the right guidance on your defense team.
If you’ve been unfairly stopped and arrested, reach out for help from an attorney, starting with a consultation about your case. Reach out by calling 312-519-3171 or by completing the online form below.