Updated July 2025

Getting arrested by police for DUI can be a scary experience. You might believe that if you’re charged, the State must have enough evidence to prove your guilt. But prosecutors must prove you were driving under the influence beyond a reasonable doubt.

The one thing we advise against is pleading guilty to a DUI. The potential penalties of jail time and fines aside, a DUI conviction stays with you. Fortunately, “beyond a reasonable doubt” — the burden the State must prove — is the highest burden in our legal system, and there are many ways to challenge…

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