Manassas, VA criminal defense attorney Nicole Naum talks about the possible defenses that might be raised in DWI/DUI cases. She explains that many people mistakenly believe there are no defenses to a DUI and assume that a charge automatically leads to a conviction. In reality, by reviewing body camera footage, police reports, and information from the prosecutor’s office, she carefully analyzes each case. In some instances, the police may be unable to prove that the individual was intoxicated, or they may be unable to establish the timing of alcohol consumption. In other cases, the initial traffic stop may have lacked reasonable articulable suspicion, making the stop itself legally questionable.

She emphasizes that DUI defenses are highly case-specific, and an experienced attorney must evaluate the details thoroughly. In most cases, however, there is at least some basis for a meaningful defense.