Three Rivers, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

You should discuss this with your attorney, he/she can explain what is happening in your specific case. That being said, most crime labs only conduct "presumptive" analysis which means that your blood offered values that were presumptive of meth use. Your attorney has asked for a more specific value, sometimes legal drugs will provide values when testing for illicit drugs is performed. There is no "legal" limit for an illegal drug AND even legally prescribed dosages, taken in compliance with the prescription can result in DUI charges, Ambian is drug that has caused many DUI arrests, prosecutions and (unfortunately) convictions for unsuspecting (otherwise law abiding) citizens.

What should I do ?? Normally, get ready to pack a toothbrush; CONVICTION of a 3rd DUI will likely involve jail time. However?.. The proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', yes, it certainly carries potential jail, so handle it right. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. Your attorney?s job is to make the DA prove his case. That means prove through ?admissible? evidence [testimony] that you were driving, and were under the influence at the time. The police did not see you do so, and have no way of testifying or proving you did. That leaves only your husband, or some other witness, to testify they saw you drive and know you were intoxicated. But, this sounds to me like a defensible case without enough proof. The police would not have arrested you without someone's complaint or witness statement. If the DA actually files charges, that means he thinks he can convict you. You'll learn the actual charge[s] filed and any enhancements, priors, or violations alleged, and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors evidence and witness statements when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. I strongly suggest you hire an attorney to appear for you at that court hearing, as that will show the DA you intend to fight this. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. It sounds like you actually have defenses, unlike most arrests for DUI.