List of Important Facts to Discuss With Your New Jersey DWI Attorney

You can hire the best DWI attorney and have all the evidence in your favor, but still lose your case. In order for your New Jersey DWI attorney to successfully handle your case and get the drunk driving charges against you dismissed, you need to provide him with the pertinent information regarding your case.

Below is a checklist of facts that you should discuss with your attorney at your initial meeting:

Arrest

• Did the police search your car at the time of your arrest and did they find anything?
• When were you arrested – before or after you were given Miranda rights, if any?
• Did you invoke your right to an attorney?

Your Health

• What did you eat during the last 4 to 6 hours prior to your arrest?
• Do you have any special physical or mental conditions?
• Have you suffered any injuries that have had an impact on your overall health?
• What was your sleeping pattern 2 days prior to your drunk driving arrest?

Field Sobriety Tests

• Were you administered a field sobriety test? If so, which one?
• Were you given proper and clear instructions prior to taking the test?
• Did you understand the instructions?
• Who administered the instructions?
• What were the weather and road conditions when you were administered the test?

We Can Help

If you or a loved one was arrested for a DUI, you should call New Jersey DUI attorney Dan Matrafajlo at 908-248-4404 for a free consultation. We have offices in Elizabeth, North Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey to serve you. Mr. Matrafajlo has the experience in New Jersey courts that you need. He has been recognized locally for his legal ability and named a SuperLawyers Rising Star by his peers. Dan has the experience needed to deal with prosecutors, police and the courts to get the best possible outcome for your DUI case.

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