Background - I was arrested for DUI in August. My lawyer filed a motion to suppress the evidence based on the grounds that the arresting officer mis-cited me. The court denied the motion to suppress the evidence based on the fact that even though the officer may have mis-cited me, he had probable cause to make the arrest. The court also said that I did essentially "pass" the field tests, but that the "totality" of the situation warranted the arrest. My lawyer has since said that he believes we can appeal the decision based on case law, but that there may be other cases that could "torpedo" the appeal. It also depends on the jury panel drawn. My question is if anyone knows details about this type of situation, their experiences, or any recommendations on how to proceed. Also, the appeal fee for my lawyer is $1400 - 1500 plus 400-500 for the cost of the transcript.
2006-12-28
06:01:16
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Ian
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