Breath Tests, DUI and the NFL

DUI charges can change a person's life beyond measure, whether they are a plumber, an architect or a professional athlete.  For example, Ex-Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers was arrested for drunk driving after refusing a breath test in Michigan.  This is not Rogers' first criminal charge; he was arrested and spent 15 days in prison for a domestic violence case.

Rogers is no longer in the NFL, but his stature in the community and his recognized celebrity were undermined by the arrest.  Rogers has been plagued by substance abuse, which was covered by many news outlets (including ESPN).  In this instance, he was found "non-responsive behind the wheel" of a 2003 Mercedes. The Mercedes was running and the vehicle was still in gear in a left-turn lane.  According to a police report, Rogers did not respond to requests to open the vehicle's locked doors, resulting in fire officials gaining entry through the sunroof to secure the vehicle.

By refusing a breath test, you can be immediately arrested and charged with a DUI.  Throughout Los Angeles, and the rest of California, you can be sentenced to a serious jail term if you refuse a  breath test and have previous DUI convictions.  The fines for such convictions can sometimes reach $10,000!

Los Angeles DUI breath tests are not an exact science, and a number of "triggers" have been known to set off inaccurate  breath test results.  With a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense attorney, you can receive a top notch criminal defense for your DUI charge. 

A Los Angeles DUI defense attorney will also be able to analyze your particular case and see of the breath test in question was indeed accurate.  Los Angeles  breath tests have led to the conviction of numerous people who were either under the legal limit, or who had not ingested any alcohol whatsoever.  However, without a qualified DUI defense attorney, the Los Angeles courts and prosecutors will have no problem putting you behind bars, fined or rescind your drivers license.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a Los Angeles DUI charge based upon a DUI breath test, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin today at 877-781-1570.  Our skilled team is prepared to defend you and keep you behind the wheel of your car.