DUI Case: Do I have to go to court?

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Do I have to appear in court after a DUI arrest? Generally not if you have a lawyer, as this video featuring defense attorney, Neil Shouse, explains. You can fight DUI charges by arguing that you were merely driving erratically or poorly--but NOT driving under the influence. This top DUI defense is especially helpful with charges that you were “driving under the influence” under Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC.4

One of the first things prosecutors focus on during a DUI case is your driving pattern. They routinely have the DUI arresting officer testify that you were driving in a manner “consistent with” someone who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often, this so-called “pattern” includes allegations that you were speeding or weaving within your lane. A DUI attorney will elicit testimony from the arresting officer that:
- the majority of traffic violations are actually committed by sober people, and
- driving pattern is not a reliable predictor of DUI

If you or a loved one has been arrested, we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.