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As a DUI Defense Attorney I help people that have come under suspicion of driving while under the influence or impaired by alcohol or other drugs. Â Many times the media reports about an alleged crime before the facts have come out. Â In law school we studied the evolution of the laws that govern our society. Â One particular theme was present from the founding of our nation and continues to be present today. Â "Tough cases make for bad laws." Â The meaning is when the outcome desired and the facts present conflict with our emotions, goals, or desires, the law has taken a bad turn to accommodate those goals. Â A perceived injustice creates a real injustice in our legal system.
In the case at hand, just or unjust, a person was convicted. Â Many people will look at the article, and say "good" because the person deserved to be punished for killing a mother and daughter while intoxicated. Â However, but we jump to the conclusion that the individual was intoxicated. Â A security guard in the complex saw him stumbling. Â That is pretty common after an accident so violent that two people died. Â It does not mean the person was or was not impaired. Â Secondly, the defendant was hiding in an apartment. Â This leads us to the conclusion he was guilty of being a drunk driver that caused an accident that killed two people. Â
Having plead guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter, the point is now moot.Â
However, if you have been cited for DUI, you may understand the feeling. Â The point being, that the mere accusation of DUI can lead a jury to prejudice against you in the court of law. Â As a DUI Defense Attorney I understand the prejudice and bias that occur in a DUI case. Â I have spent an extensive amount of time learning how to select jurors who can be fair, rather than dispense with justice in a matter that makes them feel like they got the right result.

When a person is accused in a court of law of driving under the influence, a jury will try to get to the result they think is just, a conviction. Â This can occur despite the Judge's warnings, instructions, and jury instruction that are contrary. Â One problem is social conditioning of DUI as a political crime. Â Billboards on the freeway say, "Buzzed driving is drunk driving" despite this statement having no root in law. Â Political organizations such as "MADD" or Mothers Against Drunk Driving have a large voice in politics, one that many politicians listen to in order to be endorsed for future elections. Â Many times the same politicians that allows bars to have parking lots for automobiles right outside their doors.
If you have been accused of a DUI in Fresno - Madera Counties, call DUI Defense Lawyer Jonathan Rooker for help today.
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