Can You Challenge DWI Evidence?
By Zendeh Del Law Firm
Jan. 6, 2011 11:59a
Law enforcement officers are required to adhere to strict regulations and laws when it comes to pulling over and arresting suspected drunk drivers. Whenever these laws or regulations are broken, or not adhered to in the strictest sense, the results of evidence against a driver such as blood or breath tests, or field sobriety tests, can become invalidated in court. It is of the utmost importance that not only do law enforcement officers get accurate and uncorrupted results for tests, but also that they perform all of their duties to the letter of the law. In the event that you have been arrested for DWI, it is possible that an experienced Plano DWI lawyer may notice certain legal requirements have not been met, and can challenge evidence against you.
There are strict regulations to which law enforcement must adhere when arresting or investigating an individual for intoxicated driving. If an officer performs a search and seizure on the person or property of a driver without the legal right to do so, any evidence collected in the search and seizure can be challenged and rendered inadmissible in court. This also applies to evidence obtained in blood and breath tests, or in field sobriety tests, if the officer does not follow the proper procedures. A successful challenge can result in the reduction of charges or a completely dismissed case against you if handled correctly.
DWI Lawyer for Challenging Evidence in Plano
If you have been charged or arrested for DWI you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. You may not notice or realize that evidence against you can be challenged, which can result in your case being dismissed. At the Zendeh Del Law Firm we are dedicated to ensuring our clients receive a fair trial, and will aggressively protect your rights when it is discovered evidence against you cannot be used in a court case.
Contact a Plano DWI Attorney at our firm today for a consultation regarding your intoxicated driving case.
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