Whether a First-Time or Repeat Offender, You Need DUI Defense in East Peoria IL
After a DUI arrest, you might think there’s no path forward without you getting severely charged and sentenced. However, at Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates, P.C., we’re here to tell you there’s another way. By hiring our team for your DUI defense in East Peoria IL, we will help you discover a better outcome for your case. You shouldn’t settle for what officers or a court tells you, no matter your charges.
An Examination of the Facts
The team at Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates will do an in-depth examination of your case and the facts surrounding it. By working to uncover evidence, reports and testimony, we build a clearer picture of how your DUI arrest and the events following it occurred.
- Breathalyzers
- Officers will often use breathalyzers, or breath tests, to determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) level of a person’s breath. However, charges aren’t based on the BAC levels of your lungs, but the BAC of your blood. Thus, breath tests can sometimes be inaccurate. Furthermore, breathalyzers have been known to malfunction. And if a breathalyzer was used in your arrest, we will do a thorough investigation of its results.
- Officer Testimony
- While the arresting officer’s testimony is the first line of attack for most prosecutors, this testimony can sometimes be used to your benefit. For example, cross-examinations of the testimony might reveal improper procedures for sobriety field testing. Or, your attorney might discover there was no reasonable cause for your initial traffic stop. If there is a hole in the arresting officer’s testimony, our team will find it.
- Additional Reasoning
- If there’s reasoning behind the appearance of “driving under the influence,” discuss this possibility with your attorney, and we’ll incorporate it into your DUI defense. For example, recent medication, physical disability, lack of sleep or other factors might be to blame. And if such scenarios are factual, the reasoning for your DUI charges loses relevancy.
How Else Can We Assist?
Of course, we can’t ensure always finding reasoning to drop DUI charges. However, our team can negotiate with the prosecutors to cut down on charges or reduce recommended sentencing. Especially for first-time offenders, reaching a plea deal might be the best option for your case. And if you need help beyond a DUI defense in East Peoria IL, our team is happy to assist. We deal with legal matters involving criminal law, family law, bankruptcy law, real estate law and more.
Talk with Our Team
Don’t accept all the terms of your DUI charges without putting up a legal fight. Find the DUI defense for East Peoria IL you need with Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates, P.C. You can call us today at 309-637-5297 to schedule a free case evaluation. Also, our office is located at 456 Fulton St, Ste 222, Peoria, IL 61602.