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DUI Process

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If a police officer suspects you to be driving under the influence, then they may pull you over. They will be listening for slurred speech, smelling for alcohol on the driver's breath, and looking for bloodshot eyes or other symptoms of intoxication or impairment.

They may also ask you to perform field sobriety tests in order gather enough evidence for an arrest. It is important for you to know that you can legally refuse this test without incurring any penalties. The DUI process essentially begins with an arrest. If the officer believes that they have enough evidence, then they will arrest you and transport you to jail.

After a certain amount of time, the judge will set bail, and you may be able to be released on your own recognizance in order to focus on building a defense of your case with your attorney. You will then have a court date set, which will generally be between two and six weeks from your arrest.

At this court date, you will be asked to enter a plea, and if you plead not guilty, then your case will go to general sessions court. If the matter is not immediately settled in that court, then it will go to a grand jury. If probable cause is determined in this case, then you will go to trial court where your attorney will argue your case before 12 of your peers.

Seek Representation in Your Memphis DUI Case

It is true that you may represent yourself in trial court; however, it is highly recommended that you seek professional assistance. You will be up against a prosecutor who practices in this area of law on a daily basis.

At the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, P.A., our Memphis DUI defense lawyers can provide you with the aggressive legal assistance that you need on your side to effectively pursue a favorable outcome in your situation. We have more than 35 years of experience in handling criminal defense cases, and we can put this experience to work for you.


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