Having been a prosecutor and a defense lawyer at the 52-1 District Court, I've seen plenty of clients simply plea their cases without fully exploring their options. DUI cases have a number defenses, and one of the best defenses is inaccurate/unreliable DataMaster test results.
Most people see the BAC number over the legal limit and simply want to run to the courthouse and plead guilty. This is not a smart decision, because the prosecutor must prove these results are indeed accurate. There are a number of ways to create reasonable doubt as to the accuracy of the results, which include a long time lapse between driving and test, not observing the 15 minute rule, not accounting for change in body temperature, mouth alcohol/other objects in the mouth, and a host of other possibilities.
Someone charged with a DUI in South Lyon should be fully inspecting the DataMaster logbooks and asking questions about these defenses to their attorney.
If keeping your driver's license, staying out of jail and having your freedom is important, you cannot afford to take the easy route. Dig in and challenge your case.
Most people see the BAC number over the legal limit and simply want to run to the courthouse and plead guilty. This is not a smart decision, because the prosecutor must prove these results are indeed accurate. There are a number of ways to create reasonable doubt as to the accuracy of the results, which include a long time lapse between driving and test, not observing the 15 minute rule, not accounting for change in body temperature, mouth alcohol/other objects in the mouth, and a host of other possibilities.
Someone charged with a DUI in South Lyon should be fully inspecting the DataMaster logbooks and asking questions about these defenses to their attorney.
If keeping your driver's license, staying out of jail and having your freedom is important, you cannot afford to take the easy route. Dig in and challenge your case.
