What other legal bloggers are saying about DUI defense...
There are a number of lawyers in other states blogging about criminal law — over time I will point out some of their outstanding posts. Today I wanted to introduce you to two lawyers and their excellent blogging on DUI defense. Now, I don't necessarily agree with all of the opinions expressed in these posts, and it must be noted that local practice varies from court to court and that these posts certainly weren't written with the idea of defending a Mississippi DUI in mind — with that said let's dig in.
Steven Eversole publishes the Alabama DUI & Criminal Defense Law Blog. He recently began a multi-part post titled "20 Ways to Fight your DUI and Win" - the first post is here and the second post is here (I'll update you as he continues). Steven's first point, that "Factors Other Than Alcohol Can Cause Poor Performance On DUI Field Sobriety Tests", is one of the most important. In initial interviews my DUI clients, almost without fail, want to discuss the difficulty of the Field Sobriety Test and whether it is a good indicator of intoxication. As Steven points out in his fifth point, Field Sobriety Tests are often a poor measure of impairment. Thus, I always carefully compare my client's recollection of the Field Sobriety Test with the version found in the arresting officer's report, frequently finding inconsistencies. These inconsistencies can form the foundation of a successful DUI defense.
Jamie Spencer publishes the Austin DWI Lawyer. A few months back he posted a brief but insightful post about innocence versus guilt in a DUI case, found here. I agree with Jamie's ultimate point — there is a very fine line in the eyes of the law between a DUI conviction and acquittal. All the more reason to carefully weigh all of your options when facing a DUI charge.
Steven Eversole publishes the Alabama DUI & Criminal Defense Law Blog. He recently began a multi-part post titled "20 Ways to Fight your DUI and Win" - the first post is here and the second post is here (I'll update you as he continues). Steven's first point, that "Factors Other Than Alcohol Can Cause Poor Performance On DUI Field Sobriety Tests", is one of the most important. In initial interviews my DUI clients, almost without fail, want to discuss the difficulty of the Field Sobriety Test and whether it is a good indicator of intoxication. As Steven points out in his fifth point, Field Sobriety Tests are often a poor measure of impairment. Thus, I always carefully compare my client's recollection of the Field Sobriety Test with the version found in the arresting officer's report, frequently finding inconsistencies. These inconsistencies can form the foundation of a successful DUI defense.
Jamie Spencer publishes the Austin DWI Lawyer. A few months back he posted a brief but insightful post about innocence versus guilt in a DUI case, found here. I agree with Jamie's ultimate point — there is a very fine line in the eyes of the law between a DUI conviction and acquittal. All the more reason to carefully weigh all of your options when facing a DUI charge.
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