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Mistakes Were Made on My DUI Police Report – Will the Charges be Dropped?
DUI is a serious charge that has severe consequences for conviction. Many times the police on the scene of a traffic stop for DUI will make some mistakes on the police report. In general, the mistakes may offer a way for an experienced DUI attorney to try to have your charges dropped. However, in most cases, these minor mistakes will not matter in the big scheme of things. There are various things that will determine how your case proceeds as well as the punishment if convicted. Some of these factors include:
- BAC (blood alcohol content)
- Whether there was an accident with injuries
- Traffic infractions
- Whether this is the first DUI offense
How to Proceed with a DUI Case
A skilled DUI attorney knows the latest laws and understands the best way to defend the charges against you. Each DUI case is different so the lawyer will need to review the circumstances of the event. Your attorney will leave no stone unturned when defending your DUI charges. Several things will be reviewed including the results of a breathalyzer test if one was taken. In some cases the breath test was not administered properly or the results were not correctly analyzed. An experienced DUI attorney knows whether any problems occurred and can proceed accordingly. If an error in a breath test can be proven it may result in the charges being dropped.
Working to Resolve Your DUI Case
Many people mistakenly believe that if any type of error on the police report or ticket was made they will automatically be released of any charges. This is false. The charges won’t be dropped if there is still sufficient evidence to show that you were driving while intoxicated. For example, a person is arrested for DUI but later notices that his name is incorrectly listed in the report. While this may seem like a huge error, it won’t necessarily get you out of trouble. There are other ways to identify you including by your driver’s license and by the police officer identifying you in court. Other mistakes can be made; however, they don’t mean you’ll get off on a technicality.
Defending DUI Charges
Defending against DUI charges is something that is usually best left to an experienced DUI attorney that is adept at determining the best way to defend your case and will always do everything possible to resolve the situation favorably. It’s never a good idea to try to defend DUI charges on your own. You’ll certainly be unable to get out of the charges and could end up with some significant penalties. Penalties for a DUI conviction may include driver’s license suspension, fines, and possibly jail time. One thing that your attorney will do is to view a copy of the traffic stop if possible. This can show problems with the encounter that your attorney can use to defend you. In Florida, you are required to request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. This hearing will determine the handling of your driving privileges. Your lawyer can request this hearing and represent you as well.
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“I can’t thank attorneys Christine Vazquez and David Katz enough for the incredible job they did on my DUI case.”- Gabriel H.
Why Hire Katz & Phillips?
Some important reasons to secure experienced representation include:
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Board-Certified* Attorneys
Our founding attorneys are two of three board-certified* DUI defense lawyers in the state.
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Former Prosecution Experience
As former prosecutors, we bring an invaluable perspective and skillset to every case.
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High Success Rate in Criminal Defense
With a 90%+ success rate, our proven track record of success speaks for itself.
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Decades of Experience
With more than 10,000 cases handled, our advocates are well versed in criminal law to help you navigate your case with care and efficiency.
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Always Responsive
Our team is available to take your call and address any questions or concerns you have.
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Financing Available
The last thing you need during a criminal case is financial stress. Our firm offers financing with no credit check required.
Meet Your Dedicated Defense Team
Led by two of Florida's Board-Certified* DUI Experts, Our attorneys bring together more than 50 years of success, defending clients across Florida against criminal and DUI charges.
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DUI Charges Reduced
The court deemed all other conditions satisfied so M.A. did not have to go on probation at all and walked out of courthouse with a fine and fees to pay, and the case behind her.
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Case Dismissed
J.A.R. had had a previous DUI conviction and was facing mandatory jail time if convicted of this offense. In reviewing the discovery provided by the state, our team found several issues with the police investigation, and realized that our clients’ rights had been violated.
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All Charges Dropped
In reviewing the evidence provided by the State our team realized that T.R.’s rights had been violated when she was immediately illegally arrested by the Trooper. Further, there were many other errors made by the Trooper which would result in the evidence gathered being suppressed.
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All Charges Dropped
In this case, our client, R.H., was out with friends. A family member who was angry with him tracked his location by tracking his cell phone, called the police, told them he was very drunk, and led the police right to his car. The officers stopped his car and eventually arrested him.
Our Case Results
Two of Florida’s only Board-Certified* DUI Defense experts fighting for you.
- DUI Charges Reduced
- Case Dismissed
- All Charges Dropped
- All Charges Dropped
