Has Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Gone Too Far?
A person is to be considered innocent until they are proven to be guilty in a court or law. But the police, media, and general public often don’t see things that way when it comes to driving under the influence.
A common consequence for a DUI conviction is a mandated installation of an Ignition Interlock Device. Now, lawmakers are working on legislation that would require all new automobiles to be equipped with a breathalyzer to measure the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). This would mean that anyone who buys and drives a new vehicle is assumed to be potentially guilty of driving under the influence.
The real assumption is guilt, not innocence. Having a good Los Angeles DUI attorney on your side for a drunk driving conviction can make a big impact on the outcome of your case. Some “evidence” may be inadmissible and charges may be dropped or reduced depending on the situation.
Licensed for Guilt
It is one thing to impose drunk driving prevention technology on those who have a history of driving intoxicated, but it is another to make everyone prove their innocence whenever they get behind the wheel. Mandated breathalyzer tests is that they are not always accurate. The drunk driving prevention technology can judge one person as impaired and another person as fine with the same actual blood alcohol level. There can be a 50% margin for error on a breathalyzer. Some attorneys advise clients to refuse roadside breathalyzer tests. A blood test is more consistent and reliable.
Beyond Legal Trouble
In addition to the possibility of fines, jail time, or a lost, suspended or restricted license, someone who has a DUI will see increased car insurance rates. This is why it is so important to hire a Los Angeles DUI attorney for any drunk driving accusation. For more than four decades, the criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf have been striving to bring back the presumption of innocence and protect the rights of clients. Call now at (310) 277-1707, or go to our website: www.youareinnocent.com.
