How to Find the Right DUI/OWI/DWI Attorney for Your Case

Posted on May 10, 2022 in Uncategorized

By Karleigh Miller, Cohen Law Offices, Eau Claire, WI. Cohen Law Offices

If you are arrested for a drunk or drugged driving offense, you may experience a wide range of emotions. You may be facing possible incarceration as well as the loss of your license. It is important that before you hire any attorney to address your case, you ask the right questions that can help you find the best attorney to help you with your case.

Ask About Common Issues with the Type of Chemical Test Associated with Your Case

Before you hire an attorney, it is important that your attorney be familiar with common issues that could arise with the type of test that the arresting agency requested. What are potential contaminations that could impact your test results? Are there potential errors that could change the test number for your case? The test result is an important piece of evidence against you. It is important that your attorney know what issues could be present with your test result and talk to you about how to defend against that evidence.

Ask What Records the Attorney Requests and Reviews for a Case Like Yours

It is important that your attorney requests the right records for your case. If there was a chemical test completed of your blood or breath, there should be maintenance records for the machine that performed the test. It is important that your attorney request and review the records for potential issues related to the machine.

You can ask your attorney what kind of machine the State uses to test a sample of your blood. If you submitted a chemical breath test, you can ask the potential attorney what kind of machine is typically used by the State to analyze a sample of your breath. You can also ask what kind of maintenance records the State retains, and if the attorney routinely requests those records.

It is also important that if you are facing a potential drugged driving case that your attorney know the potential issues surrounding those cases. An alcohol case does not have the same issues as a case related to a restricted controlled substance or a prescription medication case. The specific facts of your case creates a unique set of circumstances that the right attorney will be able to assist you.

Ask About Potential Issues with Your Charges

If you are facing a potential drunk or drugged driving case an experienced attorney may be able to identify potential issues related to the charges you are facing. For example, if you refused a chemical test of your blood or breath, there may be additional issues that your attorney will need to address for you. If there are time sensitive issues that must be addressed in your case, it is important that you ask if there are any anticipated time sensitive issues by an attorney. It is also important to ask if the attorney can identify items that they would like to investigate more, and what information they would need to review if you retained them. The right attorney will be able to address these questions for you.

Helpful Questions to Ask When Hiring an Attorney for a Drunk Driving Case:

• What type of machine does the State use to test my sample?
• What are some potential issues with that machine?
• How would potential issues with the machine impact my case?
• What do you look for in defending against the test result?
• Have you attended any conferences that talk about issues with the machine used in my case?
• Are you a member of any organizations that talk about issues with the machine used in my case?
• Are there any issues you can see on the surface of my case?

If you are accused of a drunk driving offense, it is important that you find an attorney that is familiar with the machine used in your case, and can talk to you about all of the potential defenses in your case. By asking questions before you hire an attorney, you can find an attorney that will help ensure you receive the best possible defense.

Author Information: Attorney Karleigh Miller, Cohen Law Offices, Eau Claire, WI. Cohen Law Offices specializes in criminal defense. Attorney Miller primarily focuses her practice on drunk driving defense and is passionate about ensuring that each person accused of a crime receives the best possible defense.

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