DUI Arrests in Reno

Reno DUI Attorney

Nevada state law identifies driving under the influence (DUI) as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least .08 percent, though technically if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is below .08 percent, you can still get arrested and charged with a DUI if a law enforcement officer feels that you failed a field sobriety testand are currently impaired. You can also get arrested for a DUI due to being under the influence of medications or a controlled substance. What you ultimately get charged with depends on a variety of factors, including your BAC, if anyone was injured as a result of you driving while impaired, and any past DUI convictions.

If a law enforcement officer notices you driving erratically and suspects that you may be impaired, they can pull you over and give you a field sobriety test. Based on your performance during the test, the officer may chose to administer a breathalyzer test, or a blood/urine test at a police station, all of which are used to determine your BAC.

However there are key areas where a law enforcement officer can act improperly, or fail to correctly follow their standard procedures. These can include violating your rights by pulling you over without just cause and incorrectly administering the field sobriety test.

Arrested for DUI in Reno?

If you have been arrested for a DUI and are seeking legal counsel to help defend you against the charges, contact a Reno DUI attorney. I have successfully counseled hundreds of people charged with DUIs over the course of the past 25 years and will work tirelessly to defend you against the charges you’re facing. I’ve undergone the same field sobriety test training that law enforcement personnel receive, so I’m very familiar with the shortcuts they can take during the test. These can be challenged in court and may be used to help get the charges against you dropped. I will work directly with you throughout the legal process to answer any questions you have and will keep you informed of the status of your case.

Contact a Reno DUI lawyer for skilled legal assistance if you have been been arrested and charged with DUI.