The Cessna Law Office Fights DUIs with Science - Learn How

Why a Thorough Understanding of Science is Critical:  

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arapahoe County the cornerstone and weight of the government's case against you is going to be the scientific evidence which the police obtained against you that evening.  For instance, if you submitted to standardized field sobriety testing (the roadside tests), and later a blood or breath test, all of that evidence is completely based in science (yes - even the roadside tests). 

For decades the dirty little secret of attorneys who handle DUIs is this: get the client to hire us, and then later tell them that no attorney can beat the roadside tests, or the blood or breath test because its all based in science.  In other words, attorneys who take DUIs have been following the path of least resistance for decades in a very lucrative area of law. For years so many attorneys have made a killing, taking client money and then using the excuse of infallible science to quickly plead an unwitting client out to a DUI or DWAI because they were so intimidated by the government's science and had no tools or experience to stand up and fight that science in court.

Forensic science, and certainly the science behind DUI tests (roadside tests, blood and breath testing) is not taught in law school.  Therefore, to understand this science, attorneys have to sacrifice large sums of money, time and energy to learn this complicated science. As a result most attorneys simply take the path of least resistance, yet still advertise themselves as "DUI attorneys." Some even have their own radio shows, or advertise themselves as "experts" in DUI, or as this country's "Top" DUI attorneys, but if a client takes the time to peel back the onion a bit by asking these attorneys a few questions, (see above right: The 10 Questions to Ask When Selecting a DUI Attorney) they will quickly learn that this "DUI Attorney" has no real formal scientific training and therefore no real ability to challenge the government's scientific evidence in court.  And if your attorney cannot show the district attorney (DA) why their scientific evidence is faulty, the DA has absolutely no incentive to make you a plea offer that does not involve a drinking and driving conviction.

Mr. Cessna has the formal training and experience in the scientific evidence necessary to challenge the government's evidence.  Mr. Cessna is a NHTSA certified standardized field sobriety test (SFST) instructor and as a former DUI officer of ten years Mr. Cessna has years of experience administering and interpreting these tests to hundreds of suspected drunk drivers. Chris Cessna has been legally and formally qualifed by the Colorado Courts as an expert in the administration and interpretation of the NHTSA standardized field sobriety tests. In fact, Chris is often invited to teach and instruct other attorneys both in Colorado and in other states about the NHTSA SFSTs. This formal training and experience has helped Chris Cessna win numerous cases each year for his clients by showing that the officer failed to follow proper protocol and procedures as required by their own standards.  

Furthermore, if you submitted to a breath test, Mr. Cessna is the only attorney in Colorado who owns his own intoxilyzer 5000 (the $8,000 machine you took your test on), and who is both state and federally certified to operate it. Again, as a former DUI police officer, Mr. Cessna has been certified to use and operate this machine and has completed hundreds of breath tests on both dosed subjects and impaired drivers. Mr. Cessna understands the science behind this machine and how that science can be used to help win cases.

If you submitted to a blood or a urine test, Chris Cessna is the only attorney in Colorado who is a trained and certified gas chromatographer.  The Gas Chromatograph (GC) is the highly sophisticated scientififc instrument (often referred to as the gold standard in forensic chemical testing) which would have been used to analyze your blood or urine test.  No other machine is ever used. Mr. Cessna has years of formal training on how to tear apart the government's blood and urine testing and also obtained his GC certification after successfully completing an intensive 40 hour GC course on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of this instrument. No other attorney in Colorado has this specific knowledge.  Find out how this formal training can help you fight your case. 

We absolutely understand that you are experiencing the stress and humiliation that comes along with these charges.  A DUI conviction could negatively affect many aspects of your life, so you will need to take action to prevent this from happening, beginning with hiring an attorney.  Arapahoe County DUI lawyer Chris Cessna uses his extensive training and background in science to aggressively defends individuals who have been charged with drunk driving in Colorado and will work hard to protect both your rights and your freedom.  Without adequate representation, you risk harsh penalties, like jail, fines, community service, alcohol treatment or rehabilitation, and the suspension of your driver’s license.  With experienced DUI defense attorney Cessna by your side, you will have a much better chance of overcoming these charges and avoiding severe DUI penalties.

Call us and let's discuss your case.  We can tell you how we'll go about fighting the allegations against you.  Thank you for your time and we'll look forward to your call.  303-456-1600.
 

DUI Defense Attorney Chris Cessna Serving Arapahoe County, Colorado

DUI attorney Chris Cessna has handled many cases involving drunk driving charges and is very familiar with Colorado law and the DUI process. With over 20 years of experience handling DUIs as a police officer, Deputy District Attorney, and as a DUI defense attorney, Mr. Cessna knows the ins and outs of the Colorado criminal justice system. As His time working as a police officer and District Attorney provided Mr. Cessna with a great foundation on which to practice DUI defense law, and he brings a very unique view to the cases he handles. With a thorough understanding of police procedure during DUI stops & arrests, Attorney Cessna is better equipped to evaluate the conduct of police officers and can take action against them if need be. Having worked as a District Attorney, Mr. Cessna can also gauge how the prosecution will build their case against you, and this helps him to create more effective defense strategies for your case.

When facing serious DUI charges in Arapahoe County, it is vital that you take immediate action to protect your future. Neglecting to hire the right lawyer to handle your case can be a costly mistake that could affect your life and your family’s life for many years to come, so every possible step should be taken to avoid this.

For help with Colorado drunk driving charges, contact Arapahoe County DUI Attorney Christopher H. Cessna as soon as possible at 303-456-1600.