posted by Law Help on Jan 19
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, it really is crucial to hire an Orange County DUI attorney. In general, lawyers get a bad wrap and are viewed as money-hungry people who just want to make a quick buck. Most people think that lawyers are willing to do or say anything to win a case.
However, having this type of attitude towards lawyers will get you nowhere – especially if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving and you know for a fact that you’re innocent. Perhaps you suspect that the police officer wasn’t complying with mandated procedures or you genuinely feel that you were not illegally driving under the influence.
There have been many cases in which the breathalyzer device used to check a driver’s blood alcohol content was not maintained properly – leading to an inaccurate reading. Also, did you know that some police officers use pre-made templates for DUI arrests? Instead of writing up a different report for each DUI arrest, they use a xeroxed copy of a report and all the officer has to do is fill in the report with the driver’s name.
A study by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration [U.S. Department of Transportation Report No. H5-801-230] revealed a few other things to consider:
Suspect’s age is another distinguishing characteristic of these [alcohol-related] cases, and patrolmen reported releasing significantly more young suspects than they arrested. This appears to stem from two distinct causes. First, young officers exhibit more sympathy for young suspects, i.e., seem less disposed to arrest a driver of their own age group. Second, older officers seem more willing to stop young suspects, i.e., are more likely to conduct an investigation when the driver is young, even if the evidence of alcohol-related violation is not clear.
Suspect’s sex also plays a role in the arrest/no arrest decision. Patrolmen seem more reluctant to arrest a woman for alcohol-related violations, largely because processing of a female arrestee is generally more complex and time consuming.
We can assume from these findings stated above that a police officer’s bias can also play a role in a DUI arrest.
As you can see, there are quite a few things that can affect a DUI arrest. It is important to hire an Orange County DUI attorney so that a proper investigation into your case is conducted.
By: Maria Palma
About the Author:
However, having this type of attitude towards lawyers will get you nowhere – especially if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving and you know for a fact that you’re innocent. Perhaps you suspect that the police officer wasn’t complying with mandated procedures or you genuinely feel that you were not illegally driving under the influence.
There have been many cases in which the breathalyzer device used to check a driver’s blood alcohol content was not maintained properly – leading to an inaccurate reading. Also, did you know that some police officers use pre-made templates for DUI arrests? Instead of writing up a different report for each DUI arrest, they use a xeroxed copy of a report and all the officer has to do is fill in the report with the driver’s name.
A study by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration [U.S. Department of Transportation Report No. H5-801-230] revealed a few other things to consider:
Suspect’s age is another distinguishing characteristic of these [alcohol-related] cases, and patrolmen reported releasing significantly more young suspects than they arrested. This appears to stem from two distinct causes. First, young officers exhibit more sympathy for young suspects, i.e., seem less disposed to arrest a driver of their own age group. Second, older officers seem more willing to stop young suspects, i.e., are more likely to conduct an investigation when the driver is young, even if the evidence of alcohol-related violation is not clear.
Suspect’s sex also plays a role in the arrest/no arrest decision. Patrolmen seem more reluctant to arrest a woman for alcohol-related violations, largely because processing of a female arrestee is generally more complex and time consuming.
We can assume from these findings stated above that a police officer’s bias can also play a role in a DUI arrest.
As you can see, there are quite a few things that can affect a DUI arrest. It is important to hire an Orange County DUI attorney so that a proper investigation into your case is conducted.
By: Maria Palma
About the Author:
Maria Palma is a freelance writer who blogs at the Orange County DUI blog.