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If you are arrested for driving while under the influence, you need to work with a DUI attorney to help you navigate the legal process. Your attorney will have experience in working with DUI cases, and will be able to help you get the best outcome possible. Here are some things you should know about a DUI attorney:

The Science of Intoxication

An attorney who primarily works on DUI cases will have a full understanding of the science of intoxication and how it impacts the human body. Additionally, your attorney will have a relationship with a variety of experts in DUI cases, including chemists, biologists, physiologists, and psychologists. All of these professionals will help determine how the substance impacted decision-making skills and the physiology of the body, and could ultimately provide a defense in your case. 

Law Enforcement Knowledge

A DUI attorney also has years of continual working relationships with law enforcement officers. Your attorney will also have an understanding of the legal system in your area where DUI cases are concerned. He or she may even keep a record of the officers who have arresting powers, how often they arrest a DUI suspect, why he or she was arrested, and the outcome for the suspect.

While law enforcement officers have an important role in a DUI case, there are some who may not perform their job properly, requiring some additional training. Your attorney will be able to discern whether or not you were arrested with cause or if it was a mistake on the part of the officer. Despite this, an attorney who works in DUI will have a respect for the process and simply point out any errors that may have occurred.

Case Preparation

The most important part of a DUI attorney's job is to build a solid case for you. He or she will delve into even the smallest detail to help build a strong case in your favor and defend you if you think you are innocent. Your attorney will work with all the resources available, do the proper interviews, source witnesses, and work with experts to help ensure you have the best outcome based on your own circumstances.

While you can rely on yourDUI attorney to help you get the best outcome for your case, keep in mind that many offenses have punishments, which range from losing your driving privileges to fines to jail time. If you are indeed found to be driving under the influence above legal levels, your attorney will work to get you the gentlest punishment possible, but he or she cannot promise a certain outcome.