What Defenses are there in DUI cases?
There are numerous defenses in Riverside Driving Under the Influence cases because the area of DUI is very complex. This is why it is critical that you hire an attorney who has extensive experience handling drunk driving cases in Riverside County. Here are just a few examples of DUI defenses: • Probable Cause: the officer must have probable cause to: • (1) Stop you • (2) Detain you (the officer must show he or she had a legitimate reason to detain you for a period of time), and • (3) Arrest you (evidence can be suppressed if we are able to show the officer in your drunk driving case did not follow the law. Sobriety Check Points or DUI Roadblocks can present complex issues). • Driving Issues: the prosecution must prove that the defendant was actually “driving” the vehicle, and at the time of driving, the defendant was under the influence. For example, if you were sleeping in the vehicle or if the officer comes to your residence after you already arrived home, you may have a workable def
