Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint
Any Los Angeles DUI defense attorney will tell you that a sobriety checkpoint can lead to serious problems for any motorist, but there are ways to fight the charges. For example, if the police to not announce that there will be a Los Angeles
sobriety checkpoint, than a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can fight any charges which stem from such a checkpoint. The police must both announce the checkpoint and set up the
sobriety checkpoint in a place where there is an alternative route.
For example, the police posted an announcement in the South Bay Daily Breeze announcing that there would be a sobriety checkpoint in Carson on July 24th. Without such an announcement, anyone arrested for DUI could easily be defended by a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense attorney who knew what he was doing. There is also important protocol for any police officer to follow during the
sobriety checkpoint, and if a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can prove the officer was prejudiced in any way, it could lead to an acquittal for the defendant.
Field sobriety tests, or FSTs, are designed to determine the presence of physical and mental impairment caused by a person being under the influence. Our DUI lawyers know, however, that these tests are not always very accurate nor conclusive. Many clients often feel that they passed the FSTs, despite the officers arresting them. Our DUI firm understands that the purpose of the field sobriety tests is for police officers to make a preliminary determination as to whether he or she will arrest you for drunk driving. If the officers believe that you failed the FSTs, they will arrest you and take you back to the station for chemical tests such as blood or breath testing to determine your actual blood alcohol concentration, and whether or not you are in fact DUI.
Los Angeles DUI sobriety checkpoints are often a tool to protect people, but when they overstep their bounds, only a knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can adequately look out for your best interests. You may not know all the laws, restrictions and guidelines governing a Los Angeles DUI
sobriety checkpoint. At the law offices of Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, our skilled team can not only represent you, but possibly get the charges completely thrown out. With years of experience on our side, we can provide an excellent DUI defense. Contact us today!