A friend told me the other day that he was afraid to even “sniff a cork” before getting behind the wheel of his car.

He was referring to the increasing frequency of DUI checks by police. He was exaggerating of course but it is true that your chances of being stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence are increasing every day.

The only way to be absolutely sure that you will never be charged with DUI is to never drive after having had even one drink.

But if you are like most people it may happen that you decide to drive after drinking a very moderate amount of alcohol. If you do, and you are stopped by police, there are some measures you can take to minimize the risk of being charged and convicted of drunk driving.

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If you are stopped by police on suspicion of drunk driving it’s likely that the officer will want you to take a so called “sobriety test” to determine if you there is probable cause to arrest you on suspicion of DUI and/or DWI.

These tests are designed to make you fail. This video shows the most complicated road side test in history. Recite the alphabet backwards! I don’t know any one who can do that drunk or sober.

This has to be an elaborate joke. Watch the video and see what you think.

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The Law Offices of Thomas V. Wallin

At some DUI defense firms, after you have retained counsel, you may find that the attorney you thought you had hired is not the attorney who is looking after your case. Some firms will assign associates that are perhaps less experienced to your case.

This does not happen at the The Law Offices of Thomas V. Wallin. Mr. Wallin personally manages all DUI cases.

Mr. Wallin has many years of experience as a DUI defense lawyer. His firm has built a substantial record of DUI penalty reductions and outright dismissals.

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Law Offices of Earl Carter

There is plenty of confusion surrounding DUI blood alcohol tests. Failing a breathalyzer or other blood alcohol content test does not necessarily mean you will be convicted of drunk driving.

In 30 years of practice the DUI lawyers at the Law Offices of Earl Carter have helped thousands of folks to better understand DUI testing. In some of the cases they have handled they have been able to show that DUI testing was done unfairly or improperly. Be sure that your DUI lawyer understands all of the intricacies of BAC testing.

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Glotzer and Associates

Glotzer and Associates are an highly experienced criminal defense firm that takes an aggressive approach to minimizing the penalties you may face when charged with a DUI offense. Using forensic toxicology, constitutional defenses and expert negotiation, the attorneys of this firm can help you gain an acquittal or drastically reduce the penalty you receive.

If you have been charged with DUI a hearing on license suspension is automatic. You need a lawyer that can offer effective help. In dealing with both misdemeanor and felony drunk driving cases this firm has been successful in getting a reduction in charges or an outright dismissal hundreds of times.

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