An impending DUI charge can seem overwhelming. This situation demands immediate action and the guidance of an experienced DUI lawyer to help you navigate the process. Brandon Stockstill, is a Baton Rouge dwi attorney specializing in DUI law with the skills and resources to help you win your case. In this stressful environment, mistakes are common.

COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED FOR DUI/DWI:

  • THE SITUATION IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY - An arrest for DUI/DWI can be devastating if not handled directly. The resources available to the government in its case against you are tremendous. Now is not the time to neglect the situation.

  • FAILING TO ACT IMMEDIATELY CAN HAVE CRUCIAL CONSEQUENCES - If arrested for a DUI in Louisiana, two separate actions will be started against you, one administrative and one criminal. Concerning the administrative action, if the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is not contacted within 15 days, your driving privileges will be automatically revoked for the maximum statutory period. You must contact an attorney that will represent your case with dedication immediately! For a professional consultation, please call (225)405-8005.

  • THE CHEAPEST ATTORNEY WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS - When confronted with a DUI arrest, an attorney who is knowledgeable about the intricacies of DUI law and procedure is required. A skilled attorney will have the capabilities to craft defenses that an attorney, untrained in DUI law, would not be able to discern. When your freedom is in jeopardy your choice of legal representation should not be taken lightly.

  • YOU MUST KEEP TRACK OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION - The documentation you are able to obtain from the police after your release will serve as a wealth of information in creating defenses to the government’s case. It is extremely important that you do not lose any of the paperwork you received at the time of your release.

  • WRITE DOWN MENTAL NOTES OF THE EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATELY – The events surrounding your arrest and subsequent detention will also add substance to your defense. A detail that may seem insignificant to you could be very important to a seasoned attorney’s representation of your case. As time passes, your memory will fade and the details of your arrest may not be as clear as they once were. For this reason, mental notes should be written down, in great detail, immediately following your arrest. The police will certainly be taking notes, and this will not work to your advantage.

Unfortunately, following this advice alone cannot prepare you for the case the government will bring. A Brandon Stockstill will ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. The Prosecutor trying the government’s case is an experienced and well-qualified attorney whose job is prove your guilt. You need to be equally represented or possible defenses hidden in the cracks of the evidence will be left undiscovered. Every DUI/DWI arrest is characterized by unique details and subtle nuances that disguise avenues to your freedom. Not only does this make the advice you received from your neighbor likely to be misguided, it also creates an opportunity for a skilled attorney to put his legal training to work.

EXAMPLES OF DEFENSES MR. STOCKSTILL MAY BE ABLE TO ARGUE ON YOUR BEHALF:

  • PROBABLE CAUSE
    • Behavior observation defenses
    • Driving observation defenses
  • POLICE PROCEDURAL MISTAKES
    • Miranda Warnings
  • BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT DEFENSES
    • Validity of the test – the operator may not have been sufficiently trained or the machine may not have been properly maintained.
    • Rising blood alcohol content defense – alcohol will continue to absorb into your system for up to 3 hours following your last drink making it possible that an individual was above the legal limit when the test was administered, but not while driving
    • Mouth alcohol vs. Breath alcohol defense – alcohol in the mouth at the time of administration of a breathalyzer can return falsely high results
  • FIELD SOBRIETY TEST DEFENSES
    • The police are federally approved to administer only 3 sobriety tests:
    • Heel-to-Toe (“walk-and-turn”)
    • One-leg Stand
    • Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (determining intoxication based on eye oscillation)

A DUI charge is not only an inconvenience but can lead to heavy fines and possible jail time. However, immediate action and the representation of a skilled attorney will ensure that your rights are protected and the evidence available to the government is not presented against you in a detrimental fashion. Brandon Stockstill empathizes with your situation and will work to make it nothing more than a bump in the road. Please call (225) 405-8005 for a professional consultation.

Brandon S. Stockstill
Attorney at Law
10537 Kentshire Court, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA. 70810
bstockstill@gmail.com

Telephone: 225-302-8959


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Brandon S. Stockstill
Attorney at Law

10537 Kentshire Court, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA. 70810


Email:
bstockstill@gmail.com

Telephone:
225-302-8959