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I failed to give arresting officers info at time of a DUI arrest that would help my case. Is this now irrelevant info?
Anonymous2 views6 answers
A minor collision occurred while driving that I did not notice (Paint was scraped and music drowned out the sound)
Officers arrived at my home about 30 minutes after I had gotten home and in between arriving home and their arrival, I had consumed more alcohol in my home (1 can beer).
I completely failed to mention this to the officers as it skipped my mind with all the other things that were happening at once.
Your question brings up a lot of different issues. You will want your case reviewed and handled by an expert. Find a good DUI attorney right away. Look to the California DUI Lawyers Association for help.
Yes this will make a difference. A lot will depend upon what was asked by the officers. In any event you will need an attorney. Make sure you contact the DMV within 10 days of the arrest.
Robert Driessen
The police will be relying on whatever you said as sufficient evidence to indicate you had been driving within 3 hours of their contact with you. However the issue of whether or not you drank enough alcohol in the interim to put you over the legal limit is an issue and possible defense. It breaks the chain of evidence, so to speak.
You need an attorney to fight this. If you wish to call me for a no-obligation free consultation, please feel free to do so at 213-324-4206. I can, at that time, give you my fee schedule should you then wish to retain me.
Looks like you have a defense unless the officer asked you if you had anything to drink after you got home and you said "no". I have had cases like this where the officer has lied about it. Part of a DUI is proving that you drive while drunk, here the only proof is what you said. Therefore, speak to an attorney.
Also, do you have a hit and run as well? Feel free to ask me any questions.
Elliot Zarabi
www.FreeCriminalConsultation.com
213-612-7720
Yes, this is extremely relevant, as it could definitely have affected your blood alcohol level. There is potentially a viable defense that you want to explore. Talk to a few criminal defense attorneys to provide specific facts about your case, and certainly do this before your first court appearance.
