Question 1

When can you be charged with DUI (driving under the influence)?

Accepted Answer

You can be charged with a DUI offence if you were in control of a vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You can also be charged if your blood alcohol is at or over 80 mg per 100 ml of blood or you show signs of impairment while driving.

Question 2

How do I defend myself against an impaired driving charge?

Accepted Answer

By hiring a certified DUI lawyer who has experience handling similar cases and knows the laws pertaining to driving under the influence.

Question 3

How do I choose the right DUI lawyer to defend me?

Accepted Answer

Obvious factors include fees, location, experience, specialized expertise and success. Also, look for a DUI lawyer with an honest and respectful attitude. In this way you will be able to have open discussions and understand each other.

Question 4

What are the chances of winning an impaired driving case?

Accepted Answer

No one can tell you the chances of winning a DUI case prior to trial. The outcome depends on the evidence presented and any number of unpredictable circumstances on trial day.

Question 5

Are breath analyzer test results always accurate?

Accepted Answer

Breath analyzer test results can be wrong. A defendant in an impaired driving case can challenge the scientific accuracy of a breath analyzer test based on particular circumstances. These include improperly calibrated equipment, if the officer performing the test was inadequately trained, and the medical condition of the defendant. (A person suffering from hypoglycemia, for instance, can show symptoms that create a false impression of intoxication.)

Question 6

Will my car insurance rates increase after an impaired driving conviction?

Accepted Answer

If you are convicted for impaired driving, over 80 or refusal to provide a sample offence, your car insurance rates will increase. For example, if you're paying $1,500 per annum for your car insurance, you can expect it to increase to $5,800 after the conviction.

Question 7

How will a DUI charge affect my life?

Accepted Answer

Apart from the immediate effects of an impaired driving charge (a fine and the suspension of your driver's licence), a DUI conviction can, in severe cases, lead to a jail sentence. Lifelong effects can include being denied a job and entry into the US.

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