Do I need a lawyer for a DUI charge?

People often ask me if they really need to hire a lawyer when facing a DUI charge in Philadelphia.  My response: everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but without a good lawyer, you’ll never find the weakness in the prosecution’s case.

When you meet with me, we will discuss all aspects of your defense.  If you retain me to represent you, I will do the following:

• Represent you at all court appearances up to disposition in Municipal Court.
  
• Thoroughly review all of the prosecution's evidence, including audio and video recording.
• Prepare and argue all appropriate motions, including motions to suppress or exclude evidence.

Some issues I will raise in preparing a DUI defense:

• Did police have a valid reason to pull you over?  They need at least reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation to stop a car.
• Did police have probable cause for a DUI arrest?  Did the officer perform field sobriety tests?  If not, what was the arrest based on?
• Did police administer a breath test?  Was the machine properly calibrated?  Were police trained to use it?  Did they use it properly?
• Does the police paperwork and audio/video recording support what the officer will say in court?  

These are just a few of the grounds for fighting a DUI charge in Philadelphia.  Call for an appointment so we can discuss the particular facts of your case.