Intoxication offenses, and DWI cases in particular, are nearly entirely tried on opinion evidence, rather than solid facts. Even the tests that a suspect is given are widely known to be significantly less than 100% reliable. An arresting officer does nothing more than render an “opinion” when deciding to make a DWI arrest. While it may be unsettling to consider the implications that arise from this person's opinion of you, it's also a reality that allows us to formulate very effective defenses in a DWI case.

Knowledge of the Law

Many believe that police officers will follow the law when effectuating a traffic stop or arrest. In reality, this is far from true. Whether a violation of your civil rights occurs through incompetence or through blatant disregard of the law, we hold every police officer accountable for his actions. We have come across a long list of police officer errors that, in past cases, have allowed us to undermine the state's case. This list, although just a sample, gives you an idea of the “mistakes” made by police officers.

Detaining a driver longer than is reasonable leading to inadmissible evidence
Stopping a vehicle because it is traveling too slowly
Stopping a vehicle for weaving within a lane of traffic
Stopping a vehicle for weaving outside of a lane of traffic, not in an unsafe manner
Stopping a vehicle based on a misperceived violation of a law
Stopping a vehicle to check the driver's license and registration

Click here for a comprehensive list of police officer errors.

DWI Defense -- Our Approach

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A Unique Approach to DWI Defense

When we investigate a case, we do so with the intention of learning the facts and intricacies of your case better than both the district attorney and the arresting police officer combined. Instead of relying solely on police reports and other government documents, we delve into your personal life. Our goal is to get to know you as well as -- or better than -- you know yourself.

It may sound like an odd approach. But understanding you enables us to develop strategies we might not otherwise consider -- strategies that can help us defend you to the very best of our abilities, and offer you the greatest chance for a positive outcome.

Your DWI Review

Each client undergoes an extensive DWI investigation review process that we have formulated to reveal everything about you and your case. This copyrighted process was designed over fourteen years, after defending hundreds of cases. It allows us to evaluate evidence that the state may consider damning and use it to our advantage. Remember, when you were arrested, the police officer likely knew nothing about you before making his decision to arrest you. By gaining invaluable knowledge about you, we are able to use the officer's limited knowledge against him, weakening the state's case.

Thoroughness Is Key

Our aggressive style allows us to unearth strategies that permit us to not only develop winnable facts, but also keep the district attorney from anticipating our defense. Below are just a few examples of the kinds of information and possible defense angles our DWI investigation can uncover:

Questionable validity of speed limit
Misidentification of the intended subject of traffic stop
Police officer discharged from service
Police officer with a history of questionable traffic stops
Over-the-counter medications producing behavior similar to intoxication
Crying/sweating affecting chemical test results
Fever or recent illness affecting chemical test results
Undisclosed childhood illness preventing performance of sobriety tests

The above examples are but a few of the unique defenses we can employ in seemingly unwinable cases. In many instances, it becomes quite clear that our investigation has revealed facts that make conviction far from inevitable.

During your private, confidential consultation, our attorneys get to know you and all the circumstances surrounding your arrest. Once we have gathered all necessary evidence, we develop strategies unique to your case -- strategies that arm us with the tools necessary to produce exceptional results in the courtroom.

We offer private, confidential consultations at no charge
with an experienced DWI attorney.

Contact us today to schedule yours.