For DUI defense Willimantic CT, contact the legal experts at Brian Murphy Law LLC. Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI) is a punishable offense in Connecticut. Your driving privileges will be revoked and you will face compulsory fines and jail time if convicted. But DUI cases are defensible. If you ever face such charges, hiring the right DUI defense lawyer gives you a chance to prove your innocence.
When facing a criminal offense, the suspect has every right to contact an attorney, before or after they are arrested. During a DUI investigation, this right is vital due to the time frame that is required to attain independent exculpatory evidence. If the suspect is denied the right to contact an attorney, the DUI case can also be dismissed.
Breath alcohol tests measure breath alcohol present in your lungs and alcohol levels in your blood stream. At times, measuring blood alcohol levels indirectly can often lead to inaccurate readings. An experienced DUI Defense attorney can help identify such inaccuracies and provide a valid defense for the case.
A police officer cannot stop a driver unless he has reasonable doubt that a traffic law or any other law has been violated. Neither can an officer arrest a person if a violation has not taken place. Based on the fourth amendment of the US Constitution, an officer cannot arrest an individual based on a guess or a hunch. A defense attorney can determine this and prove a DUI Defense case invalid.
Attorney Brian J. Murphy has a comprehensive understanding of the legal, factual, and technical issues of every DUI case he argues. Our attorneys have helped many first-time offenders avoid a DUI conviction. Learn more by calling (860) 643-3021 today for a free consultation.