Ensuring the Legality of DWI/DUI Arrests
The first question that needs to be asked in any DWI/DUI arrest is whether or not the arrest was conducted in a way that meets legal standards. At the Law Office of Patrick J. Conklin I work closely with my clients in the Finger Lakes region to ensure their arrest followed necessary legal procedures. You should never have to serve time for a conviction stemming from an unlawful arrest.
Make sure your DWI/DUI arrest was legal. Contact me today to schedule your free consultation.
How I Can Help You
The first question I will ask when examining your case is whether the police had probable cause to pull you over. If there was no probable cause, any breathalyzer or sobriety tests administered may be inadmissible evidence against you in court. I will work closely with you to determine what happened in your case and help you make an informed decision about how to proceed with your defense.
Many DWI cases rest on the opinion of the arresting officer. For example, the officer may simply state that you looked intoxicated or they detected the smell of alcohol. These are subjective observations and officers will almost always give the opinion that you appeared intoxicated. You need a knowledgeable lawyer to refute these opinions and defend your rights.
Refusal to Take Tests
You can refuse to take a breathalyzer test but it will likely result in harsher punishments including revocation of your driver's license and heavy fines. Also, field sobriety tests that require suspects to stand on one foot, among other difficult maneuvers, weigh heavily against people who are stopped for DWI. I can help mitigate the consequences of these tests by working to prove a lack of probable cause.
Call 585-412-4260 today for a free consultation.
