Picking a DUI attorney can be a complicated process. Â Many people look for the bet known name, the high profile attorney, a criminal law specialist or DUI Specialist. Â Others use the services of a much over worked public defender to help them with the process. Â I feel it is important enough to have specialized knowledge of the science behind the various factors involved in a DUI.
That is why I received specialized training in the three standardized Field Sobriety Tests at a course in Los Angeles. Â I felt that if I hold myself out as being skilled, educated, and knowledgeable in the defense of DUI allegations, I had better have at least the same level of education on the subject as the officer AND the expert witness used by the prosecution. Â After all, how can know what they did right or wrong if I don't know myself. Â I would advise looking beyond any advertisement that uses catchy phrases such as "DUI Specialist" UNLESS they have the certification to back up that knowledge. Â Ask who certified them as a specialist? Â The National College of DUI Defense offers an excellent testing procedure to become a specialist, did that attorney complete it?
Breath Testing: Â This is another complicated field, I have specialized education to assist me in cross examining the officer and the expert on. Â The Absorption, Distribution, metabolism (or Biotransformation) and elimination of alcohol is important. Â This process can have large effects on the breath alcohol devices read out, and the use of a breath machine to estimate a persons blood alcohol content. Â To properly cross examine a person must have the education. Â I have completed extensive educational goals with the specialized intent of apply this education in the defense of people accused of DUI or providing expert opinion as to what a person's blood alcohol content was at the time they were driving a motor vehicle.
Blood Testing: Â Many attorneys who specialize in DUI Defense have taken steps to understand the process involved in blood testing. Â However, most attorneys, even criminal defense attorneys, and criminal defense attorneys who primarily earn a living by defending DUI cases have failed to complete a course on gas chromatography. Â I have taken an in-laboratory course at Axion Laboratories in Chicago that is tailored to teaching Attorneys the science of Gas chromatogrpahy. Â I'm working near completion of a Masters in Forensic Toxicology, and attending Axion laboratories course on Solid Drug analysis and Mass Spectrometry in November of 2014.
I can truly say I have and continue to gain the specialized education needed to defend DUI cases with a highly educated background that allows me to explore defenses that may assist with the defense of your case.