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What To Know About DUI Evidence

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Few things are more important to a driving under the influence (DUI) case than evidence. The state prosecutor's office may have very good evidence against you, or they might have very weak evidence. They may be gambling that they can gather additional evidence or that the defendant will just accept a plea bargain and disappear. To further understand the concept of DUI evidence, review some examples below.

DUI Evidence to Know About 

  • Field Sobriety Tests — These are a battery of physical and cognitive tests administered by law enforcement officers to evaluate a driver's level of impairment, including the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the walk and turn test, and the one-leg stand test.
  • Breathalyzer or Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) tests — These tests measure the amount of alcohol in a person's blood or breath and can provide evidence of impairment.
  • Observations by the arresting officer — The officer may testify to observations of the driver's behavior, such as slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, or the smell of alcohol on the driver's breath or clothing. It's worth noting that you can appear to be under the influence of alcohol even if you have not touched a drop. That is why far more evidence is needed for a conviction.
  • Dashboard camera footage — If the officer's vehicle is equipped with a dashboard camera, the footage can be used to show the driver's behavior, driving patterns, and performance on field sobriety tests. Although almost all cruisers are equipped with dash cams, the officers themselves are often now required to wear a camera on their person.
  • Witness testimony — Witnesses may testify to observations of the driver's behavior or the accident that led to the DUI arrest. This type of evidence is often used only in the case of an aggravated DUI charge. That can mean a felony conviction in some cases.
  • Medical records — Medical records can be used to show the driver's physical and mental state at the time of the arrest, as well as any medical conditions or medications that could affect their ability to drive.
  • Chemical tests — Blood or urine tests may be conducted to detect the presence of drugs in a driver's system.

The above evidence must not only be present but must also be legally obtained. Speak to a law office such as the Law Offices of Jonathan Steele about your DUI case. They will review the evidence the state has against you and help you negotiate dropped or reduced charges when the evidence is full of holes.

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31 March 2023