The Biggest Misconception after a DUI Arrest

By Joseph Low on December 10, 2012 - Comments off

There are always two sides to every story and, contrary to popular belief, the story told by a DUI arrest in Southern California is not necessarily true, regardless of what a blood alcohol test may reveal. Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence automatically believe that their best course of action is to plead guilty. After all, an illegal BAC percentage is infallible, right?

As an experienced DUI defense attorney, Joseph H. Low, founder of The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV, can disagree. There are many more complexities that are involved in a DUI arrest than people realize and there are a number of circumstances under which a person may be subjected to unjust prosecution and/or excessive penalties. For example:

  • The blood test revealing a certain blood alcohol concentration (BAC) may have been conducted by untrained staff or in a poorly regulated lab.
  • The breathalyzer machine used by the arresting officer to determine BAC may not have been calibrated properly or recently.
  • Certain medical conditions or substances can cause a breathalyzer machine to return a false reading.
  • A police officer may mistake symptoms of nervousness, anxiety, or even fatigue for signs of intoxication.
  • Police officers may fail to follow the standard procedure for a DUI stop.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Southern California, you face a number of harsh penalties, including the suspension of your driving privileges, fines, possibly even jail-time, and the installation of an ignition interlock device. These consequences can have a substantial impact on your professional, financial, and personal future, and should not be taken lightly.

By exercising your right to defend yourself against DUI accusations, you can avoid being unfairly prosecuted. To discuss your legal options with a defense attorney, contact The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV for a consultation at (888) 454-5569.

Posted in: DUI

100 Oceangate
12th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: (562) 901-0840
Toll-Free: (888) 454-5569

See all offices

Copyright © 2023 The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low, IV - Attorneys for The People - All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: The legal information presented on this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. Any results portrayed here were dependent on the facts of a particular legal matter and results vary from case to case. Please contact Joseph H. Low IV for a consultation on your particular case. This firm is licensed to practice law only in the State of California, but is affiliated with licensed attorneys in other states.

Website and Legal Internet Marketing by SLS Consulting | blog sitemap