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• Loren Zaner: There are a number of field performance tests that various police agencies administer. These include, among others: horizontal gaze; walking a straight line and turning; one leg raise, alphabet; etc. Do not take any of these tests. The police are looking for evidence to use against you. They are not really looking to determine if you are under the influence of alcohol. They have made that determination by your driving, your breath, your eyes, the smell of alcohol and other observations they make. The field tests just support their conclusion. You do not have to take these tests. There is no consequence for your failure to do so, other than you will be considered uncooperative and arrested. They will likely arrest you anyway. Tell the officer you would like to do the tests, but your attorney advised you not to. Or, tell the officer you want to contact your attorney before performing any tests. You must realize that likelihood of your passing these tests are slim. Also, the officer could put down that you failed the test, even if you felt you passed. Your word versus the officer¹s is a losing proposition. Remember, you are likely nervous, tired and possibly under the influence. You have not done these tests before and are being judged by someone who has done and observed these over a thousand times. You are not likely satisfying the officer¹s requirements.
• Adrian Cimerman: If you or a loved one has been accused of a criminal offense, the manner in which the defense is handled will literally change one's life. An experienced criminal defense attorney is essential in guiding a defendant through the system and achieving the best possible result. Make no mistake about it, decisions made during the course of a criminal defense representation often determine whether one goes free or is incarcerated.
• Joel Kirkpatrick: Upon arrest for a DUI offense you will make an appearance in Court to begin the process of fighting for your rights. The officer who pulled you over will provide his reports to the prosecutor's office. The prosecutor may add or delete charges originally brought once he or she obtains the alcohol test results. You must enter a plea of NOT GUILTY. In no case should you plead guilty right away. It is essential to review all police reports, scientific results, and the procedures used at arriving at a particular alcohol level, before you enter a plea.The scientific procedures are not available at such an early stage of the proceedings. It takes time and effort to force the prosecution to provide you every shred of evidence needed to defend your case. You must obtain calibration results of the machines used. You must obtain the protocol used to test and evaluate your blood or breath sample. You must obtain evidence from the crime lab which may establish the machine used was not properly functioning at the time your test was analyzed. You may need the services of an expert witness - called a forensic toxicologist - to help assess your defenses.
• Daryl Rubin: You have a right to cross-examine the witness against you (usually the police officer). An experienced attorney is best equipped to handle cross-examination and increase the odds of successfully defending the charges against you.
• Jeffrey Zilba: Ohio has long had one of the toughest DUI laws in the country. Nonetheless, in the summer of 2000, a new bill was passed by the Ohio General Assembly, and signed by the Governor, which even further strengthened penalties against drunk drivers.
• Darrell Cosgrove: For a Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol charge, the stakes go higher. You are looking at a minimum of 3 days in jail, up to six months. Your license will be suspended, and you might get work privileges after the judge is willing to grant them and after you have enrolled in treatment for your alcohol problem.