Can a DUI charge be dropped or reduced?

Yes, a DUI charge can be dropped or reduced in California. Depending on the circumstances of the case, there are several legal strategies a defense attorney may use to challenge the evidence and/or reduce the charge. One strategy is for the attorney to assess the facts of the case and determine if the police had reasonable cause to make the arrest, and to challenge the validity of any breathalyzer or field sobriety test results. If the police did not have reasonable cause to make the arrest, or if the results of the testing were not accurate, then the DUI charge may be dropped. Another legal strategy a defense attorney may use is to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecution. Through this negotiation, the defense attorney may be able to get the DUI charge reduced to a lesser offense, such as a wet reckless charge, or a charge of reckless driving. By entering a plea bargain, the defendant may also be able to reduce or eliminate jail time or probation. Finally, a defense attorney may be able to get the case dismissed by challenging the integrity of the evidence or the testimony of the police officers and witnesses. If the defense attorney can prove that the evidence was fabricated or that the testimony was not reliable, the court may choose to dismiss the case. In all cases, having an experienced defense attorney is essential in order to determine the best course of action and increase the chances of getting a DUI charge dropped or reduced.

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