Plan a sober ride if you have been drinking. If a traffic stop leads to a DWI investigation, the questions that follow can involve the officer’s observations, what was said and how testing was conducted.
Calm cooperation is not a legal strategy
Stay calm, communicate clearly and avoid sudden movements. Questions about what you must provide or which procedures apply should be distinguished from trying to argue the merits of the case at the roadside.
The firm’s original discussion emphasized that reports may include observations of speech, balance and conduct. Tell your attorney about the full encounter, including circumstances you believe could help explain those observations.
Testing requires a case-specific review
Roadside tests and later chemical testing are not interchangeable. General advice to always take or always refuse a test can leave out important facts and consequences. An attorney can review what was requested, the notices given and the procedures used.
Preserve the details
Write down what you remember while it is fresh, and keep the documents you receive. Record the location, time, statements and sequence of events as accurately as you can.
The next step is to have the evidence and paperwork reviewed. Learn about DWI representation in Fuquay-Varina or Harnett County, or contact the firm.
This article provides general information, not advice for an individual case.