San Diego Drunk Driving Defense Attorney

The state of California treats drunk driving very seriously, and if you or your loved one is facing a drunk driving charge, one of our San Diego criminal lawyers can help.

A citizen can be arrested for drunk driving if they are under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, depressants, stimulants, or any other substance that would cause a driver to be impaired.

Arresting police officers typically administer field sobriety tests and/or a breath analyzer machine test to determine your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). But our San Diego Criminal lawyers know full well that one or more of these tests can be devastatingly inaccurate.

For instance, one such field sobriety test is the One Leg Stand test where the defendant is asked to stand on one leg for 30 seconds. If the defendant sways or falls, the officer could arrest this person for drunk driving. But of course, what if you have weak legs or some other physical disability?

You may also not be a proper subject for breathalyzer testing if you have a physical ailment such as:

Gastric Reflux, Hiatal Hernia or Intestinal problems that were diagnosed and treated before the date of the arrest
A dental condition such as dentures or bridgework that may trap mouth alcohol and contaminate a breath machine sample
A respiratory problem such as Asthma, Bronchitis, or Emphysema

If you or your loved one has been arrested for drunk driving, contact our group of San Diego criminal attorneys immediately.