Protecting Your Rights in Drunk Driving Cases
The moment that you are accused of DWI, the system piles on a host of consequences, without regard to whether the case against you can be proven. The courts may automatically order an alcohol assessment and a suspension of your driver's license. The police department may try to keep your vehicle, and the Department of Motor Vehicles may bring their own proceedings against you. Ultimately, you may face potential fines or jail time. With so much on the line, it is important to have an advocate who knows all the ins and outs of a drunk driving prosecution, and who has the experience to provide a strong defense.
At the Brooklyn, New York law firm of Stoll, Glickman & Bellina, LLP, we fight DWI charges and do everything we can to beat them. We remind the system constantly that an arrest is not a conviction, and that an accusation is not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. We know the law, and we know your rights. Our criminal defense attorneys are skilled litigators. We have extensive experience in these cases and we know what it takes to be successful.
Holding Law Enforcement Accountable
The law is very specific with regard to an officer's authority to make a drunk driving stop. We will make sure that everything the officer did was in accordance with the law. Was there probable cause to stop your car? Were requests to step out of the car or,to submit to a breathalyzer properly made?
If we can't prevail on the procedural aspects we'll pursue aggressively potential defenses: For example, is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you were the driver, were the officers qualified or well trained to operate the blood alcohol testing equipment, do you have a medical condition that might have created a false positive? Or did the officers jump to conclusions based on signs such as bloodshot eyes from a late but sober night or an accent they interpreted as an alcohol impairment?
If we find any weaknesses in the case against you, we will use them to drive through to the best possible result. If dismissal is not an option, we'll consider suppression, and if suppression fails, we'll consider trying the case. If and when you decide you want to get the matter behind you, our aggressive approach makes us better at negotiating the lightest charge possible. We will never unduly pressure you to accept a deal, and we will always honestly and fully explain all of the pros and cons of any possible course of action.
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Contact our office today to discuss your DUI case with a lawyer. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment.
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