How to Interpret the Police Report after a DUI Arrest

When someone is arrested for a DUI violation one of the major concerns is about the charges leveled against them by the police or how have the police described the events that led to the arrest. This information is detailed in the police report which is seldom available before the arraignment and DUI lawyers in Fort Myers, FL such as The Law Offices of Michael Raheb have seen police reports of all types.

However, if you have been arrested for a DUI your legal representative can request a copy from the police department. This document plays a vital role in preparing your defense. The details in the report are literally a reflection of the entire case that the police has against you.

What are the documents that are attached to the report?

Southwest Florida DUI lawyers and the best in the business is The Law Offices of Michael Raheb stress the fact that the police report is nothing but evidence against you. The report will include details of the sobriety test results, results from PAS and breathalyzer tests as well as copies of blood and urine tests. It will also contain a narrative report from the officers. If two officers were present and each handled a separate part of the process then there might be two narratives.

For example, if one officer asked you to pull over and requested your license and registration, this officer will detail your demeanor during the process. The second officer will provide narrations about your demeanor while he conducted the sobriety and PAS tests. This document will be used by your legal counselor to prepare for your DUI defense.

What will the narratives of the police officers' reports entail?

Most people who see their DUI reports for the first time are shocked by the evidence against them. However, Fort Myers, FL DUI lawyers and one of the best in the entire state of Florida is The Law Offices of Michael Raheb suggest that there is nothing to get alarmed about. The report will detail your overall behavior. For example, the investigating officers will note whether you speech appeared slurred or that you failed to stand erect on a single foot. The officers will also note if you had blood-shot eyes or if your breath had alcohol smell, etc.

Now if you act like Estella Warren did when she was pulled over in 2011 that can only bode terrible for you since not everyone is a supermodel with Estella type world class beauty. Why she chose to act like that only she knows but she overcame those demons. You do not want to be in this situation but if you are, you need legal help and this is where The Law Offices of Michael Raheb should enter your world if you are in Southwest Florida and need exquisite legal help.

They manner in which you reacted when you were asked to pull over is also detailed in the reports. For instance, if you fumbled to find your registration or staggered out of your vehicle these points will be mentioned. You will also find how you faired in tests such as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test or the heel to toe test. Estella Warren did not need these tests since it was obvious she was an inebriated low point and thank heavens the law intervened before something worse happened.

The importance of BAC

The first thing your legal representative will scrutinize carefully is the BAC report. If the report indicates that you have crossed the legal limit of 0.08% then it will be very difficult to prove your innocence to the jury. You will receive some form of punishment depending on the BAC range and the DUI charges brought against you. 

It is important to remember here that the police testimony will match the details in the report. The police will never offer a different variation of the report while testifying since this will give the defense a chance to question the authenticity of the report which is basically the foundation of the case.

Why do you need a DUI lawyer?

More often than not, police conduct searches even when drivers have not shown reason for suspicion. The DUI arrest might have been a result a search which was illegally conducted and hence the evidence collected is inadmissible. This is why it is important to engage a southwest Florida DUI lawyer and there is none better than The Law Offices of Michael Raheb who can spot such technicalities and possibly have the charges dismissed depending on the circumstances.  

The Law Offices of Michael Raheb have provided outstanding legal representation to hundreds of clients and have literally and possibly saved lives. The law book may be thrown at you but The Law Offices of Michael Raheb know how to deflect large portions of these charges from sticking to you. They know the legal system and know what type of mistakes police are likely to make. If you are guilty then you are guilty but you still have rights and this does mean you should pay more than you should. Make the call! Click right here www.michaelraheb.com/.