Most of us are aware that responsible adults do not get behind the wheel of their vehicle if they have consumed enough alcohol to impair their driving ability. In certain situations, you may think you haven’t consumed too much alcohol and you are be sober enough to drive. However, this may not be the case and you may in fact face serious drunk driving charges.
A drunk driving conviction can result in serious fines and penalties. Every year, approximately 4 million adults are reported to drive while under the influence of alcohol in the United States. These individuals face hefty penalties, the possibility of having their driving privileges suspended or revoked, jail time and hikes in their insurance premium. While the best advice is to avoid drinking and driving, if you find yourself in such a situation, you should hire an experienced New Jersey drunk driving attorney to help you avoid a conviction or at least reduce the charges related with a DWI conviction.
What To Tell Your DWI Attorney
Just because you hire the best DWI lawyer, it does not mean that you have a slam dunk defense. You need to work closely with your attorney to ensure that he has all of the necessary information to devise the best and most effective defense on your behalf. In order for your 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 brief checklist of some of the most important facts that you should disclose to your attorney at the initial meeting:
The Facts Surrounding the Arrest
- Let your attorney know whether the police searched your car at the time of the arrest and whether they found anything
- Whether you were read your Miranda rights before or after the arrest
- Whether you invoked your right to an attorney
The Status of Your Health
- A detailed list of everything you ate during the last 4 to 6 hours before your arrest
- Whether you have any special physical or mental conditions
- Whether you suffered any injury that may have impacted the status of your health
- Your sleeping pattern 2 days prior to the DWI arrest
Field Sobriety Tests Administered During the Arrest
- Which field sobriety test you were administered during the DWI arrest
- Whether you were given proper and clear instructions as to how you should perform the test
- Whether you clearly understood the instructions you were given by the police
- Who and how the test was administered
- The weather and road conditions at the time the test was administered
We Can Help
Have you or a loved one been arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey? If so, you should immediately call New Jersey DWI attorney Dan Matrafajlo at 908-248-4404 to schedule a free consultation. Our team of attorneys have the necessary experience to deal with prosecutors, police and the courts to get the best possible outcome for your DUI case.
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