You may feel as though you have run out of alternatives after being arrested for a DUI. You could feel as though you've been caught red-handed and there's nothing you can do about it. The fact is that there may be defense alternatives available to you, and the best way to find out what they are is to speak with a DUI defense lawyer. Continue reading to learn about defense alternatives, then call Law Office of Michael L. Fell for a free legal consultation at (949) 585-9055.

We may be able to show that the stop was illegal

If the police pull you over without probable cause, your rights have been violated. Your rights have been infringed if you are stopped at a DUI checkpoint that does not fulfill all of the legal criteria. In each of these cases, your DUI lawyer can fight to get the charges dismissed.

The tests you agreed to were not administered correctly

There are extremely strict rules and standards on how breathalyzers and blood tests must be delivered. If those standards aren't strictly followed, the evidence that results can't be believed - and shouldn't be used against you.

A circumstance in which a person is pulled over and given a breathalyzer right away is a frequent example. In reality, if their BAC was higher than the legal limit, it might be because they had just had a drink, burped, or vomited, not because their blood alcohol level was too high. This is why officers must wait 15 minutes after pulling someone over to ensure that none of these or other circumstances result in a falsely high reading.

You have medical issues that hampered your ability to pass the test

There are over a dozen medical disorders that might generate alcohol-like chemicals in your breath. When this happens, your breathalyzer result may be incorrect, indicating that you have a higher BAC than the legal limit. Smokers, drinkers, diabetics, individuals with acid reflux, and those who are fasting, for example, are all at risk of receiving false positive over-the-limit readings.

There could have been a reason for your intoxication signs

There are several possible defenses if the accusations are filed against you because of how you acted. Because you were exhausted or unwell, you may have slurred your words, been shaky, and had bloodshot eyes.

The trick is to deal with a DUI attorney who knows what they're doing. Your defense attorney can weigh all of the possible defense strategies to give you the greatest chance. It's simple to set up a free consultation: call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 right now.