Thursday, October 21, 2010

How do I get information about my DUI

Under Virginia law, one is limited in the amount of information that one can obtain after an arrest for DUI. In the General District Court, discoverable information is limited to statements made to the police and the defendant's prior criminal record. However, the counsel for the defendant can file a request for a copy of the certificate of analysis, a copy of the criminal complaint, a copy of the Sworn Report for DUI Arrest, or request the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum. Furthermore, counsel can obtain forensic information for the EC/IR II Test Equipment Instrument by sending a request to Ms. Alka Lohman, Department of Forensic Science- Breath Alcohol, pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

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