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Criminal Process of a DUI

Criminal Process of a DUI

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The video outlines a roadside investigation, possible arrest, transport for breath testing, booking, detention, and a bond hearing. It explains that a low or zero breath result does not automatically end the arrest or prevent the case from continuing.

A suspected DUI stop generally begins with a roadside investigation. The officer may request standardized field sobriety tests and decide whether the observations support an arrest.

After arrest, the driver is usually taken to a law enforcement center, where an officer requests a breath test. The video explains that a low or zero result does not necessarily end the process.

The driver may still be charged, held, and brought before a judge for bond, often the following morning. A DUI attorney can explain the next steps based on the specific charge and evidence.