There is no single best DUI defense. The right one depends on your facts, and a strong case often uses more than one. A few defenses come up again and again in California DUI cases.
The first is the stop itself. Police need a lawful reason to pull you over. If the stop was not justified, evidence that came after it can sometimes be suppressed. See was my traffic stop legal.
The second is the field sobriety tests. They are subjective and easy to fail sober, so how they were given and scored can be challenged.
The third is the chemical testing. Breath machines have to be calibrated and operated correctly, and blood samples have to be drawn, stored, and analyzed properly. Mistakes in that chain can undercut the result. Certain medical conditions and diets can also affect a breath reading.
The fourth is timing. The rising blood alcohol defense argues your BAC was under the limit while you were actually driving and only rose later, by the time of the test.
Others include a lack of probable cause to arrest, an officer who did not follow required observation periods, and gaps in proving you were even the one driving.
The way to find which of these fits is a close read of the police reports and testing records. That review is where a real defense starts, not guesswork.
Joe Crudo examines every case for these issues. Learn how a DUI can be reduced.
This is general information, not legal advice, and every case is different. Call Crudo Law at (858) 622-7280 or visit /contact for a free, confidential consultation.